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,Comp 1 - Knowledge of the history and philosophy of the physical education profession
What is physical education? - Answer is a course taught in school that focuses on developing
physical fitness and the ability to perform and enjoy day to day physical activity
John Dewey - Answer Founder of Pragmatism which means thinking in a logical and practical
sense
What is an effective physical education program? - Answer > engaging lessons
> trained P.E. professionals
> effective instructional programs/curriculum
> student evaluation
What countries have greatly influenced physical education? - Answer from the late 1700s to
the middle of the 1800s
> Germany - stemmed from gymnastics
> Sweden - jump ropes to improve balance, stamina, strength
> England - included games and sportsmanship
Presidents Council on Physical Fitness - Answer > established in 1953 because Americans
were less fit than Europeans, and the council wanted to help the falling fitness levels of the
Americans
> promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and
participate in sports
,Why was physical education pushed? - Answer After WW2 distressing overall health statistics
revealed that one-third of all drafted recruits in the U.S military were not physically fit for
combat. So the government decided to pass a legislation to advance the quality of physical
education
Comp 2- Knowledge of standards-based physical education curriculum development
Common arguments over standardized tests - Answer > standardized tests - scientifically
constructed test with established validity and reliability
>allows students to compare themselves fitness wise
> reinforces p.e. as competition therefore negative if a child feels like they cannot compete.
often demeaning and uncomfortable in nature
> does not support motivation for lifelong physical activity in students
> valid - test is accurate in what it wants to measure
> reliable - gives the same results
Which of the following best illustrates a benefit that physical education students receive from
cross-curricular links? - Answer increased awareness by students of the relevance of all
subjects
As a physical education teacher, which of the following planning steps would you perform first?
- Answer > Create a curriculum with the content you will teach throughout the year with the
goals you expect
> next you will create (assessments and benchmarks) to baseline and monitor the student's
learning and progress towards those goals
> lastly you will create lessons plans
, > has to be in this order
1. curriculum
2. benchmark/ assessments/ standards
3. lesson plans
Standard Based Curriculum - Answer curriculum that is developed by looking at standards,
identifying the skills knowledge and dispositions that students should demonstrate to meet
these standards and identifying activities that will allow to reach the goals stated
Curriculum - Answer > a plan used in education that directs teacher instruction
> includes all knowledge, skills, and learning experiences that are provided to students within a
school program
Differentiated Instruction - Answer Matching instruction to meet the different needs of
learners in a given classroom.
ex: reading buddies, small groups, using both auditory and visual learning, using
spelling/vocabulary skills at the readiness levels of the students
sports education model - Answer Students participate as members of teams in seasons that
are longer than the usual physical education unit. the goal is to educate players to the fullest
extent and help them to be competent sportsplayers
Most prevalent challenges with K-12 P.E. - Answer > students well being and health
encompasses both individual health and the environment
>an issue in K-12 p.e. is curriculum time has been decreased
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,Comp 1 - Knowledge of the history and philosophy of the physical education profession
What is physical education? - Answer is a course taught in school that focuses on developing
physical fitness and the ability to perform and enjoy day to day physical activity
John Dewey - Answer Founder of Pragmatism which means thinking in a logical and practical
sense
What is an effective physical education program? - Answer > engaging lessons
> trained P.E. professionals
> effective instructional programs/curriculum
> student evaluation
What countries have greatly influenced physical education? - Answer from the late 1700s to
the middle of the 1800s
> Germany - stemmed from gymnastics
> Sweden - jump ropes to improve balance, stamina, strength
> England - included games and sportsmanship
Presidents Council on Physical Fitness - Answer > established in 1953 because Americans
were less fit than Europeans, and the council wanted to help the falling fitness levels of the
Americans
> promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and
participate in sports
,Why was physical education pushed? - Answer After WW2 distressing overall health statistics
revealed that one-third of all drafted recruits in the U.S military were not physically fit for
combat. So the government decided to pass a legislation to advance the quality of physical
education
Comp 2- Knowledge of standards-based physical education curriculum development
Common arguments over standardized tests - Answer > standardized tests - scientifically
constructed test with established validity and reliability
>allows students to compare themselves fitness wise
> reinforces p.e. as competition therefore negative if a child feels like they cannot compete.
often demeaning and uncomfortable in nature
> does not support motivation for lifelong physical activity in students
> valid - test is accurate in what it wants to measure
> reliable - gives the same results
Which of the following best illustrates a benefit that physical education students receive from
cross-curricular links? - Answer increased awareness by students of the relevance of all
subjects
As a physical education teacher, which of the following planning steps would you perform first?
- Answer > Create a curriculum with the content you will teach throughout the year with the
goals you expect
> next you will create (assessments and benchmarks) to baseline and monitor the student's
learning and progress towards those goals
> lastly you will create lessons plans
, > has to be in this order
1. curriculum
2. benchmark/ assessments/ standards
3. lesson plans
Standard Based Curriculum - Answer curriculum that is developed by looking at standards,
identifying the skills knowledge and dispositions that students should demonstrate to meet
these standards and identifying activities that will allow to reach the goals stated
Curriculum - Answer > a plan used in education that directs teacher instruction
> includes all knowledge, skills, and learning experiences that are provided to students within a
school program
Differentiated Instruction - Answer Matching instruction to meet the different needs of
learners in a given classroom.
ex: reading buddies, small groups, using both auditory and visual learning, using
spelling/vocabulary skills at the readiness levels of the students
sports education model - Answer Students participate as members of teams in seasons that
are longer than the usual physical education unit. the goal is to educate players to the fullest
extent and help them to be competent sportsplayers
Most prevalent challenges with K-12 P.E. - Answer > students well being and health
encompasses both individual health and the environment
>an issue in K-12 p.e. is curriculum time has been decreased
