What is it Like Being a PE Teacher?

For example they might be demonstrating how tosometimes get to witness the development of top
throw a javelin and they will explain which musclesclass athletes in the making and play a part in their
are being used in the arm to enable the throw.success. However, everyone knows that not all
Therefore, if you want to become a PE teacher youchildren enjoy physical education and some do not
will be expected to have a basic knowledge ofwant to do it at all. Therefore, being a PE teacher
sports science.can sometimes be frustrating if you are working with
If you like being outside and active, then this wouldkids who have no desire to improve. It can however
be the perfect job for you. Although PE teachers dobe very rewarding when you successfully motivate
spend part of their time teaching in indoor facilities,children and get them to really enjoy the subject.
they do get the opportunity to spend at least partThis job requires you to be physically fit and active in
of their day outside. You need to be prepared toorder to be able to constantly be on the go all day.
work in all weathers and have appropriate clothing forYou will be expected to participate and facilitate
when it is cold.sport all day long and this can sometimes be a little
PE teachers have to have a good ability in a numbertiring. However, for some classes you can just
of different sports and have a good knowledge indemonstrate how to do the sport and then give the
the sports that they are weaker in. It is great whenchildren tasks to complete. By doing this you save
you can demonstrate a skill effectively and see theenergy and you can spend more time watching what
improvement in your students. PE teachersthey are doing and giving constructive feedback.