5 Roles a PE Teacher Plays

There’s something about being a teacher that touches a noble chord in your heart; you’re making a difference in the lives of thousands of kids over the course of your career. If you’re athletically inclined and love to work with kids, one of the best career options you could choose is to become a physical education teacher. When you sign on to become a PE teacher, you take on various roles, including that of:

• Mentor: There will be some children who are more talented and skilled on the field than the others, and it’s your job to identify these kids and encourage their talent. You must play the role of a mentor who is able to get the best out of them without pushing them too hard or beyond their limits.
• Motivator: There will be kids who are not able to go through the routines with the ease that their classmates display, and rather than bully them or make fun of them, it’s your job to encourage and motivate them to try harder till they’re able to achieve their goal. Most kids who don’t like PE classes have a reason for their dislike – they’re not good at it. If you’re able to motivate them gently to play to their strengths, they’re going to look forward to all your future classes.
• Moderator: A gym class is often boisterous and there may be fights fueled by adrenaline and testosterone, so it’s your job to play the role of an impartial moderator. You may have to take sides once in a while and this may not earn you brownie points in the popularity department, but then, it’s a job you have to do irrespective of the drawbacks involved.
• Educator: Most physical education teachers are also responsible for teaching children about the importance of health and fitness and the roles these two aspects play in leading a successful life. When children understand their significance in childhood, they’re more weight and fitness conscious as adults and are able to prevent disease and illness through a healthy routine of exercise and diet.
• Facilitator: Team sports are an important part of any child’s growing up years. You need to play the role of facilitator and encourage the kids to develop team spirit even as they are able to play in the true spirit of the game and in fair competition. Fair play learned in childhood leads to an adulthood characterized by honesty and straightforwardness.

This post was contributed by Katie Wilson, who writes about top distance learning. She welcomes your feedback at KatieWilson06@gmail.com

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