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IdentityI am a commitment to personal health and physical fitness.
to enjoy working with children and young people.
good communication skills.
to be enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
to enjoy and have reasonable skills in a wide range of physical activities.
a high level of organisational and planning ability.
Motivating kids to be active
Being an active member of the school wellness committee
Helping in the evaluation and planning process for the school
Actively learning about and promoting opportunities for physical activity in the community
Serving as a resource person for classroom teachers
Informing classroom teachers about the need for and benefits of adding small bouts of physical activity to the school day
Providing resources and training to the classroom teachers
Aiding teachers in understanding and implementing appropriate practices for physical activity (see chapter 5)
Providing opportunities for the teachers to engage in physical activity before or after school
Organizing schoolwide physical activity experiences
Planning schoolwide activities such as field day, fun runs, a walking program, and morning exercise breaks
Encouraging fund-raisers that promote physical activity Play a Leadership Role in the Development of the School Physical Activity Program
The increase in the number of overweight children and the decrease in physical activity time in school make for a national problem. Curtailing this national epidemic can be addressed at a local level, and the physical education teacher must be the â??go-toâ?? person to promote change in the schools. The physical education teacher is the physical activity expert in the building and should take on the role of physical activity director for the school. The responsibilities should include the following:
Being an active member of the school wellness committee
Helping in the evaluation and planning process for the school
Actively learning about and promoting opportunities for physical activity in the community
Serving as a resource person for classroom teachers
Informing classroom teachers about the need for and benefits of adding small bouts of physical activity to the school day
Providing resources and training to the classroom teachers
Aiding teachers in understanding and implementing appropriate practices for physical activity (see chapter 5)
Providing opportunities for the teachers to engage in physical activity before or after school
Organizing schoolwide physical activity experiences
Planning schoolwide activities such as field day, fun runs, a walking program, and morning exercise breaks
Encouraging fund-raisers that promote physical activity (e.g., Jump Rope for Heart, Walk for Diabetes, St. Judeâ??s Walk)
Planning before- and after-school clubs for activities such as jump rope, walking, dance, gymnastics, and intramural sports
