Certification and Requirements
Challenges in Teaching and Coaching
Opportunities and Growth
Roles and Responsibilities
Ethics and Best Practices
100

This type of certification is typically required to teach physical education in public schools.

What is a state teaching license?

100

One of the greatest challenges for new teachers is managing this in the classroom.

What is classroom behavior or discipline?

100

Teachers and coaches can advance their careers by pursuing this type of advanced degree.

What is a master’s degree in education or coaching?

100

The main responsibility of a physical education teacher is to promote this among students.

What is physical fitness or lifelong physical activity?

100

This principle emphasizes fairness and respect for all students and athletes.

What is equity?

200

Teaching candidates often complete this type of hands-on training before receiving their certification.

What is student teaching?

200

Coaches often face pressure from these three groups, making their job more complex.

What are parents, athletes, and administrators?

200

A teaching career can lead to this type of administrative position in schools. 

 

What is a principal or athletic director?

200

Coaches are responsible for both skill development and fostering this essential trait in athletes.

What is sportsmanship?

200

Coaches and teachers must adhere to this set of guidelines to maintain trust and credibility.

What is a code of ethics?

300

This type of continuing education is often required to maintain certification.

What is professional development?

300

Teachers and coaches alike must adapt their approach to meet the needs of these diverse individuals.

What are students or athletes?

300

Coaches often pursue higher-level positions in these two sports settings.

What are collegiate and professional sports?

300

Teachers play this role when ensuring students understand rules, expectations, and behavioral guidelines.

What is a classroom manager?

300

Teachers and coaches are often required to complete training in this area to ensure the safety of children.

What is child abuse prevention or safeguarding?

400

Teachers and coaches must demonstrate competency in these three areas of planning, instruction, and evaluation.

What are curriculum design, effective teaching strategies, and assessment?

400

This term describes the physical and emotional exhaustion that professionals in teaching and coaching may experience.

What is burnout?

400

In addition to teaching and coaching, professionals in the field can pursue careers in this area of athlete preparation.

What is strength and conditioning?

400

Teachers and coaches often work to promote these two types of development in their students and athletes.

What are physical and social development?

400

Coaches must avoid this unethical practice, which involves prioritizing winning over the physical and emotional well-being of athletes.

What is overemphasis on competition?

500

Coaches often pursue certifications through these two major organizations

What are the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) and ASEP (American Sport Education Program)?

500

Teachers and coaches must be aware of this legal concept, which involves their responsibility to ensure the safety of students and athletes.

What is duty of care?

500

 Teachers and coaches who are interested in research often transition into these roles.

What are higher education faculty or sports analysts?

500

Coaches are expected to provide this type of leadership to inspire and guide athletes.

What is motivational or transformational leadership?

500

Teachers and coaches demonstrate professionalism by providing constructive criticism that is focused on improvement rather than this negative counterpart.

What is personal judgment or blame?