| For example they might be demonstrating how to | | | | sometimes get to witness the development of top |
| throw a javelin and they will explain which muscles | | | | class 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 you | | | | children enjoy physical education and some do not |
| will be expected to have a basic knowledge of | | | | want 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 would | | | | kids who have no desire to improve. It can however |
| be the perfect job for you. Although PE teachers do | | | | be 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 part | | | | This job requires you to be physically fit and active in |
| of their day outside. You need to be prepared to | | | | order to be able to constantly be on the go all day. |
| work in all weathers and have appropriate clothing for | | | | You 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 number | | | | tiring. However, for some classes you can just |
| of different sports and have a good knowledge in | | | | demonstrate how to do the sport and then give the |
| the sports that they are weaker in. It is great when | | | | children tasks to complete. By doing this you save |
| you can demonstrate a skill effectively and see the | | | | energy and you can spend more time watching what |
| improvement in your students. PE teachers | | | | they are doing and giving constructive feedback. |