Teaching Physical Education: An Orientation

Summary

This session introduces the multifaceted nature of physical education, emphasizing the journey of learning beyond mere knowledge to include movement skills and social values. It discusses the importance of the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains in designing physical education classes, aligning with national standards to foster lifelong physical activity. The transcript also touches on realistic goals for students and the significance of the 'hidden curriculum' in shaping character through intentional teaching.

Takeaways

• 🚶 Physical Education is a journey with multiple facets, not just a destination, emphasizing the process and experiences along the way.
• 🏫 The traditional education system often focuses solely on cognitive knowledge, whereas Physical Education encompasses three domains: psychomotor, cognitive, and affective.
• 🏀 Psychomotor skills are about physical movement and fitness, aiming to achieve competency in various physical activities.
• 🧠 Cognitive skills in Physical Education involve understanding strategies, tactics, and knowledge related to movement and performance.
• 💖 Affective domain focuses on values, attitudes, and social engagement, promoting a positive disposition towards physical activity and interaction.
• 📈 Designing Physical Education classes should include objectives that cover all three domains to meet the end goals of education by the 12th grade.
• 🎯 The three main learning domains in Physical Education are psychomotor, cognitive, and affective, each with specific objectives and outcomes.
• ⚽ Professional athletes emphasize the importance of practice and psychomotor skills, which should be a significant part of Physical Education classes.
• 📝 Assessment in Physical Education should not be limited to attendance and effort but should evaluate cognitive, psychomotor, and affective abilities.
• 🌟 The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (SHAPE) has established five standards that guide the goals for K-12 Physical Education.
• 📚 The 'hidden curriculum' in Physical Education includes teaching character traits like fair play, problem-solving, and positive social interactions, which are revealed and can be developed through intentional teaching.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of physical education programs according to Dr. Judith Rink?

The main purpose of physical education programs is to give students the skills, knowledge, and dispositions to lead a physically active lifestyle.

What are the three main avenues of learning in physical education?

The three main avenues of learning in physical education are knowledge (cognitive ability), movement (motor skills and physical activity), and values and attitudes (social engagement and appreciation for physical activity).

What are the three learning domains that every physical education class should focus on?

The three learning domains are psychomotor (motor skills and fitness outcomes), cognitive (knowledge, strategies, and tactics), and affective (feelings, values, and social behavior).

How does the speaker describe the journey of physical education in relation to a cross-country trip?

The speaker describes the journey of physical education as a multifaceted experience similar to a cross-country trip, emphasizing that it's not just about the destination but also the stops and experiences along the way, which include learning various skills and appreciating the process.

What is the significance of the 'hidden curriculum' in physical education?

The 'hidden curriculum' refers to the aspects of character development, such as fair play, problem-solving, and positive social interactions, which are not explicitly taught but are revealed and can be developed through sports and physical activities.

Why is it important to have clear learning objectives in physical education?

Clear learning objectives are important in physical education to provide students with specific outcomes they should achieve, ensuring they develop the necessary skills, knowledge, and dispositions for a physically active lifestyle.

What are the five national standards for physical education as mentioned in the script?

The five national standards for physical education are: demonstrating competency in motor skills and movement patterns, applying knowledge of movement concepts and strategies, demonstrating knowledge and skills for physical activity and fitness, exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior, and recognizing the value of physical activity for various purposes.

How does the speaker suggest grading students in physical education?

The speaker suggests that grading in physical education should evaluate students on their cognitive abilities, affective abilities, and psychomotor abilities, rather than just attendance and effort.

What is the concept of 'designing personal goals for fitness' mentioned in the script?

The concept of 'designing personal goals for fitness' refers to helping students set and work towards their own fitness objectives, even if they may not achieve them by the end of the semester, by understanding and following steps towards those goals.

How can physical education contribute to educational goals beyond just physical activity?

Physical education can contribute to educational goals by promoting active learning, fostering development in multiple learning domains, and teaching valuable life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and self-discipline.

What is the role of a physical education teacher in developing students' character according to the script?

The role of a physical education teacher in developing students' character is to be intentional in teaching aspects such as fair play, problem-solving, and positive social interactions, as sports can reveal but not necessarily develop character.