Unit 15 - Assignment 1 - P1 by Kelly Wong https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc Here I will gather information on a career that I would like to do in the future and gather information using a variety of sources. en-us 2015-03-23 00:15:58 UTC 2015-05-27 15:13:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Job Description 14wongkh1 https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/54356755 A PE teacher is responsible for planning, teaching and tutoring students in a school setting. They teach a range of different sports and provide young people with an opportunity to develop and improve their social and physical skills.

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]]> 2015-03-23 00:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/54356755 Annual Salary 14wongkh1 https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/54356764 As of May 2012, The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that high school PE teachers earned a median salary of $55,050-80,000 USD ($426,681-620,064 HKD).

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  • Bachelor's Degree

    • Graduating with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from an accredited college or university is required to become a gym teacher. Some students choose to major in education and minor in physical education, while others choose to major in physical education and minor in education. Both paths are adequate, but it's important to research state laws on becoming a licensed physical education teacher beforehand to make sure the required curriculum is met. Common classes will include kinesiology, nutrition, anatomy, physiology and human development.

    • Master's Degree

    Obtaining a master's degree in physical education will help qualify candidates as teachers in elite private schools, along with enhancing career advancement options. For example, those with master's degrees may find themselves coaching for specialized sports programs instead of teaching general physical education classes. Master's degree graduates also qualify for positions as personal trainers, physical education curriculum developers, and teachers in community colleges. Common degrees offered at the graduate level include the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.), Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Science (M.S.).


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    ]]>     2015-03-23 00:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/54356767     Further Training 14wongkh1 https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/58920222 Further training is not needed.

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    ]]>     2015-04-30 16:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/58920222     Experience Needed + Experiences to date 14wongkh1 https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/61751810 It is best to have plenty of experience and knowledge about how to perform and teach different physical activities such as rock climbing, rollerblading, tennis, cooperative activities, golf, running, ultimate frisbee, basketball, fitness, aerobics, dance, gymnastics, etc. The university you attend should help you learn and teach many of these activities so don't worry if you don't know how to do all of these now.

    Coaching experience helps also.

    Also, it is important that you have experience with being around and teaching youngsters. As you get older it may be good for you to help coach a team or two maybe at the youth sport level. We recommend that you volunteer to work with Boys/Girls Clubs, YMCA's and Special Olympics. The university you attend should allow you to practice your teaching skills in schools in their area.

    Lastly, you must truly enjoy being around people and kids. This is a helping profession and you will be spending a lot of time with kids and large numbers of them.

    Current Experience

    • Assistant teacher at Bradbury Junior School in Hong Kong
    • Taught English at a local primary school in Chengdu, China
    • Student coach for the C Grade Girls Basketball Team in school

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    ]]>     2015-05-27 13:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/61751810     Requirements 14wongkh1 https://padlet.com/14wongkh1/yx7wwn3mcc/wish/61753126 Personal Requirements:
    • Enjoy and have skills in physical activity
    • Enthusiastic, patient and tactful
    • Enjoy working with young people
    • Good communication skills
    • Commitment to personal health and physical fitness
    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Prepared to work outside of school hours
    Academic Requirements:
    As for all subjects, entry requirements will vary depending on the institution. Typically, applicants will be expected to show strong aptitude in the sciences, particularly areas such as human biology and psychology, and of course a keen interest in sport is essential. The most popular sports science courses can be fairly competitive, and not all universities cover this subject, so you may need to look beyond the most familiar names to find a course that’s right for you.

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  • Physical and Sports Education

    • For those with an interest in teaching sport, this branch of sport science explores the techniques, theory and skills involved in teaching young people (or adults) about sports and fitness. A physical and sport education specialization is likely to include modules covering youth physical education, coaching and psychology. The goal is to prepare students for future sports science careers focused on establishing and supporting healthy lifestyles and athletic development in.

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  • PE Teacher
    • Physical education (PE) teachers help children and young adults develop their physical abilities and try to engage them in sports and healthy lifestyles. To work as a PE teacher within a school, you’ll usually need to complete an additional qualification (such as the one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education in the UK), but you may also find employment in organizations such as charities and community centers. Like many sports science careers, this requires excellent communication skills, and an understanding of youth psychology may also help.

    • Sports Coach
    After completing a degree in sports science, you may choose to become a sports coach for a professional or amateur sports team. Your role will be to give direction, instruction and training to individual players and to the team as a whole. The main goal is to help athletes improve their performance. Of course, in order to be a sports coach, you need to have highly specialized knowledge of the particular sport in question.

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  • Careers Centre at school
  • PE Teachers at school
  • Family and friends
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