Typical Tasks
Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
Assess students' physical progress or needs.
Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Dependability
Integrity
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Instructing
Active Learning
Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
