Survive and Thrive As a Physical Educator 2/e

Survive and Thrive as a Physical Educator: Strategies for the First Year and Beyond, Second Edition, provides a wealth of information on navigating the unique challenges of teaching and developing as a physical educator.

Based on the authors experiences as K-12 teachers and college professors who prepare future teachers, this practical and reader-friendly text includes insights into handling day-to-day issues that youre likely to encounter in your career. It includes tips on adapting to the work environment, understanding the school culture, planning and delivering effective instruction for all students, establishing routines and motivational techniques, communicating with parents, and managing student behaviors.

The latest edition features updated content and additions to the text:

• New important topics such as social emotional learning, physical literacy and its importance to teaching, and trauma-informed practices


• Discussions on culturally diverse populations teachers may encounter in the gym, written from a post-COVID perspective


• Over 30 reproducible forms--including sample templates for unit planning, lesson planning, rubrics, and assessments; checklists for resources and equipment; various interests surveys; sample letters to parents; forms for parent-teacher conferences; and graphic organizers for short-term and long-term goals--that can be easily accessed online

Sidebars throughout the text provide practical examples and commentary from current PE teachers. Chapter summaries and discussion questions also allow for readers to check their understanding of the content.

Survive and Thrive as a Physical Educators is a comprehensive guide that will prepare PE teachers for the early stages of their career and beyond.

Note: A URL to access the online materials is included in this print book.