PE Methods Final exam 2026
• Work with people not things
• The world/school environment is complex and
everchanging
Why is PhysEd probably the most challenging job • Teach all grade levels (how many children in
in elementary school? school?)
• Scheduling challenges (concerts, etc.)
• Stereotypes about gym teachers (lazy, do not
teach, do not care, sit in class and play all day)
"Successful teachers possess a repertoire of
abilities from which they select to consistently and
intentionally provide children with developmentally
appropriate experiences in physical activity"
What is a pedagogy toolbox
- Our goal
• Fill up your tool box with professional skills used
by successful teachers
• Help you learn to use these tools effectively in
various teaching situations
, PE Methods Final exam 2026
• 7 to 12 classes a day (elementary)
• Large class sizes
• (PE classes often larger than regular classes)
• Limited class time (once or twice a week)
• Limited time between classes
• Wide age range (5 to 11 years)
What are some of the obstacles/challenges of PE
• Skill levels ranging from poor to excellent
teachers
• Limited budget and resources
• Lack of support
• Balancing the goals of students, teacher &
schools
• Waiting for up to 10 years to have a full-time job
ion the same school
Concurrent
- PE specialist
- study at the same time as you acquire field
experience
- mcgill 700-800 hours of experience
What is the difference between concurrent and
consecutive PE programs Consecutive
- PE specialist
- GE teacher
- Usually a 1-2 year program after you've already
completed a bachelor's.
- Barely any hours of practice
• Work with people not things
• The world/school environment is complex and
everchanging
Why is PhysEd probably the most challenging job • Teach all grade levels (how many children in
in elementary school? school?)
• Scheduling challenges (concerts, etc.)
• Stereotypes about gym teachers (lazy, do not
teach, do not care, sit in class and play all day)
"Successful teachers possess a repertoire of
abilities from which they select to consistently and
intentionally provide children with developmentally
appropriate experiences in physical activity"
What is a pedagogy toolbox
- Our goal
• Fill up your tool box with professional skills used
by successful teachers
• Help you learn to use these tools effectively in
various teaching situations
, PE Methods Final exam 2026
• 7 to 12 classes a day (elementary)
• Large class sizes
• (PE classes often larger than regular classes)
• Limited class time (once or twice a week)
• Limited time between classes
• Wide age range (5 to 11 years)
What are some of the obstacles/challenges of PE
• Skill levels ranging from poor to excellent
teachers
• Limited budget and resources
• Lack of support
• Balancing the goals of students, teacher &
schools
• Waiting for up to 10 years to have a full-time job
ion the same school
Concurrent
- PE specialist
- study at the same time as you acquire field
experience
- mcgill 700-800 hours of experience
What is the difference between concurrent and
consecutive PE programs Consecutive
- PE specialist
- GE teacher
- Usually a 1-2 year program after you've already
completed a bachelor's.
- Barely any hours of practice
