Excerpts — Survive and Thrive as a Physical Educator

Facilities and field spaces that are used for instruction should also be inspected. Inspect the gymnasium floor for areas in disrepair, and ensure that the lighting is adequate and that lights are secured to the ceiling.

Lesson planning determines the core of what happens in a school day. If you want to have a successful day teaching, you must plan for it.

Teaching by invitation and intratask variation are two ways to ensure developmental appropriateness and to motivate students who are at different skill levels.