Physical Education and Coaching Methods

1.  The Teacher/Coach/ Learner

1.1 Teacher/coach development
    1.1.1 Understanding the teaching/learning process
    1.1.2 Responsibilities as a teacher
    1.1.3 Use of props

1.2 Teaching styles
    1.2.1  Direct
    1.2.2  Indirect
    1.2.3  Anatomy of any teaching style
    1.2.4  Organizational options
    1.2.5  Utilization of multiple teaching styles
    1.2.6  Choosing appropriate teaching styles

1.3 Learning styles
    1.3.1 Visual
    1.3.2 Verbal
    1.3.3 Kinesthetic
    1.3.4 Intellectual

1.4  Models of instruction
    1.4.1 Alignment to teaching style
    1.4.2 Alignment to learning domain interaction goals
    1.4.3 Alignment to goals and outcomes

2.  Understanding the Physical Education Content

2.1 Task analysis
   2.1.1 Phases
   2.1.2 Preparation
   2.1.3 Execution
   2.1.4 Follow through
   2.1.5 Growth and development factors
   2.1.6 Transfer of learning

2.2 Activity development
   2.2.1 Fundamental movement skills – developmental stages
   2.2.2 Developmental games
   2.2.3 Incorporating models aligned to goals 
   2.2.4 Positive learning environments and the emotionally connected classroom
   2.2.5 Modifications - simplify or challenge
   2.2.6 Task
   2.2.7 Expectation
   2.2.8 Equipment
   2.2.9 Space

3.  The Planning Process

   3.1 Lesson planning
   3.2 Unit planning
   3.3 Setting measurable learning objectives
     3.3.1 Psychomotor
     3.3.2 Cognitive
     3.3.3 Affective
     3.3.4 Reflecting program goals
     3.3.5 Defining success criterion
   3.4 Teaching sequences
     3.4.1 Teaching progressions
     3.4.2 Activity adaptations
   3.5 Safety considerations
     3.5.1 Space management
     3.5.2 Equipment safety and maintenance
   3.6 Common challenges and issues
     3.6.1 Cultural sensitivity
     3.6.2 Gender equality
     3.6.3 Inclusion
     3.6.4 Integration of fitness and wellness
    3.7 Evaluation process
      3.7.1 Monitoring and feedback
      3.7.2 Creative information management
      3.7.3 Authentic assessment
      3.7.4 Rubrics
      3.7.5 Technology integrated into physical activity

4.  The Teaching / Coaching Process

   4.1 Teaching strategies
     4.1.1 Managerial strategies
     4.1.2 Instructional strategies
    
   4.2 Understanding feedback, classification, strengths, and weaknesses
     4.2.1 Sender and receiver channels
     4.2.2 Types of feedback
    
   4.3 Maximizing teacher effectiveness and using available feedback
     4.3.1 Debriefing
     4.3.2 Understanding and implementing organizational routines
     4.3.3 Teacher functions during activity
     4.3.4 Creating and using effective teaching/instructional cues
     4.3.5 Observation techniques and tools

5.  Group Management

   5.1 Teaching philosophy as a guide
   5.2 Positive discipline - definition and requirements
   5.3 Management strategies
   5.4 Teaching social skills through use of the personal and social responsibility model and/or the emotionally connected classroom model
   5.5 Creating routines for the class – formations, sound cues, assessments, transitions
   5.6 Organize groups into learning units
   5.7 Role modeling and development of personal and social responsibility
   5.8 Using space and available resources to maximize learning opportunities and minimize conflict

6.  Periodization for sports

   6.1  Traditional periodization and block periodization
     6.1.1 Micro, meso, macro cycles
     6.1.2 Phases

   6.2  Energy systems and peaking cycles
     6.2.1 Training protocols
     6.2.2 Residual effects of training
   6.3  Peaking for performance
   6.4  Creating yearly training plans for teams or individuals
   6.5  Alignment with the Long Term Athletic Development Model