STANDARDS
STANDARDS
demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Standard 1 - Content Knowledge - the teacher understands physical education content, disciplinary concepts and tools of inquiry related to the development of a physically educated person.
Standard 2 - Growth and Development - the teacher understands how individuals learn and develop and can provide opportunities that support their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Standard 3 - Diverse Learners - the teacher understands how individuals differ in their approaches to learning and creates appropriate instruction adapted to diverse learners.
Standard 4 - Management and Motivation - the teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a safe learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Standard 5 - Communication - the teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and engagement in physical activity settings.
Standard 6 - Planning and Instruction - the teacher plans and implements a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to develop physically educated individuals.
Standard 7 - Learner Assessment - the teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to foster physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of learners in physical activity.
Standard 8 - Reflection - the teacher is a reflective practitioner who evaluates the effect of his/her actions on others and seeks opportunities to grow professionally.
Standard 9 - Collaboration - the teacher fosters relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, and community agencies to support learners' growth and well being.
Moving Into the Future, National Standards for Physical Education: A Guide to Content and Assessment, 1995. Prepared by the Beginning Teacher Standards Task Force of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Mosby Publishing Company.
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