Best and Worst Parts

The best part about being a Physical Education teacher is that you get to "play"

with the kids all day and you get to wear shorts, t-shirts and sweats every day. On

days without students you will find that the other teachers are dressing like you

and making comments about how nice it m ust be to wear comfortable clothes all

day! The most rewar ding part of this job however is that on any given day you

may introduce an activity or game that will give a student a skill, passion or love

that may last a lifetime.

The worst part of becoming a PE teacher is sometimes the lack of respect you

receive from other teachers in the building. Some teachers feel that because the

students WANT to come to your classroom, it is easier in terms of discipline and

everyday operations. Although it is true that the kids LOVE to come to gym, it still

takes a strong teacher with an organized and strict environment to keep the

students safe and focused.

Job Tips

1. The first piece of advice I give to any student teacher is to get as much "real

life" experience as you can. An excellent teacher makes classroom management

look easy and there is only one college course focused on discipline and

classroom management, so before you get out there for yourself and fall hard, get

that classroom, coaching, camp, daycare or any other kind of experience you can

and if you come across some awesome teachers, ask them to mentor you and

train you in their classrooms.

2. The next piece of advice I give to all aspiring teachers is to get your substitute license before you student teach because when you complete your hours and there is still a month of school left, your cooperating teacher may ask you to substitute or you may find another opportunity before the new year even begins. 3. The third piece of advice I would give is to keep a book of all the lesson plans you developed in the course of your college career and always explore the internet and PE websites for additional materials so that you have the information in one place when you land that first job or as you spend your time as a substitute. Additional Information There is no better job in the world; I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND becoming a PE teacher if you have a passion for fitness or sports!