While in school you will have to undergo general science and biology, mathematics, and reading. .
My high school PE teacher, Mr.Pomazak, said that his college coursework was useful in preparing him for teaching. The last semester of college is spent as a student teacher. You are assigned to a school and teach with a cooperating teacher's class load for 10 weeks. This gives the prospective teacher a real perspective of what it will be like to become a Physical Education teacher. Also it's important to have another minor in a different subject to look more attractive to the employer. Today's teacher job market you have to be patient and research everything that's going on in the market. .
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that "teaching opportunities throughout the United States range good to excellent over the next ten years, though variances will exist in some localities, at certain grade levels, and in particular subject areas. " In my interview with Mr. Pomazak, he explained that when getting specialized and qualified for a position, all education students must complete 100 hours of observation in their content area, as well as 30 hours in a Special Education environment. Being a student at NIU and part of the physical education department, I feel that I'm getting a good education. I been writing lesson plans and teaching in front of my peers. I have to admit I do get nervous when I teach in front of my peers. I have to work on that, but most importantly I have to stop procrastinating and be more organize. .
Being a physical role model for children is beneficial to students and will encourage them not to be overweight. Physical Education Teachers work in elementary and secondary school settings. At the preschool and kindergarten levels, P.E. Teachers help younger children to develop their motor skills, spatial ability and cognition through movement, while sharpening students' social skills by leading them in cooperative activities.