BARRIERS TO QUALITY

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

KNR 364

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.

Maya Angelou (Aronson, 2006)

Barriers to teaching physical education? Class size

Lack of equipment/space

Barriers to teaching physical education? Funding (or lack thereof)

Lack of administrative support

Barriers to teaching physical education? Lack of time and facilities

Language barriers

Barriers to teaching physical education? Lack of training regarding students with

special needs

Lack of time for planning

Barriers to teaching physical education? Teacher/Coach role conflict

Over integration of “academic” courses

Don’t Become Part of the Problem Awareness of a problem or barrier

Reflect on its affect on student learning and job satisfaction

Identify the stakeholders who can possibly influence the situation

Identify possible solutions

Don’t Become Part of the Problem Answer the question: Can I do

something to change this at this time or not?

Create a plan that includes small steps toward change

or Find a way to let go of the stress and

continue to work hard with your students