Description
Teach physical education, fitness, and health-related skills to elementary students, promoting motor development, teamwork, safety, and lifelong healthy habits.
- • Establish and enforce safety and behavior rules for gyms, fields, playgrounds, and locker areas.
- • Observe and assess students’ motor skills, effort, fitness levels, sportsmanship, and physical well-being.
- • Set up, inspect, and break down equipment and activity stations for PE classes.
- • Differentiate activities and modify rules or equipment to accommodate varying abilities and interests.
- • Plan and lead a balanced program of fitness, fundamental movement, games, and skill practice.
- • Teach skills through demonstrations, guided practice, small-group stations, and individual instruction.
- • Set and communicate clear learning and fitness objectives for each unit and lesson.
- • Assign and assess activity logs, skill rubrics, and health-related tasks when appropriate.
- • Deliver brief health, safety, and rules mini-lessons to support physical literacy.
- • Administer fitness and skill assessments and evaluate student progress toward standards.
- • Communicate with parents/guardians and staff to address participation, behavior, and progress in PE.
- • Meet with families to discuss student goals, accommodations, and progress in physical education.
- • Maintain accurate grades, attendance, fitness data, equipment checkouts, and incident/injury reports.
- • Build foundational motor skills, teamwork, and perseverance for lifelong fitness and later athletics.
- • Guide students with participation or social-emotional challenges and foster interest in physical activity.
- • Design and implement remedial or extension activities for students needing extra support or challenge.
- • Develop curriculum maps and unit plans aligned to state PE standards and district requirements.
- • Provide diverse equipment and stations that promote exploration, movement, and cooperative play.
- • Enforce school policies, safety protocols, and emergency procedures during PE and recess.
- • Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate movement with academic learning and schedules.
- • Consult with nurses, counselors, and special educators on health plans and adapted PE needs.
- • Use technology such as heart-rate monitors, pedometers, timers, and instructional media to enhance lessons.
- • Prepare lesson plans, safety checklists, and written evidence of preparation upon request.
- • Collaborate with administrators to develop, evaluate, and improve PE and school wellness programs.
- • Prepare required reports, including fitness summaries, progress reports, and program activity logs.
- • Teach and monitor proper use, care, and storage of equipment to prevent injuries and damage.
- • Organize and lead activities that promote physical, social, and emotional development, including cooperative games and movement challenges.
- • Attend PE professional development, certifications, and conferences to maintain and improve competence.
- • Plan and supervise field days, wellness events, guest coaches, and outdoor or community-based activities.
- • Organize, label, and maintain PE spaces; post rules, rotations, and fitness goals.
- • Attend staff meetings and serve on health, safety, or wellness committees as required.
- • Administer standardized fitness assessments and interpret results to identify strengths and needs.
- • Supervise, schedule, and direct paraprofessionals, aides, and volunteers during PE.
- • Engage parent volunteers and student leaders to assist with stations, intramurals, and events.
- • Perform school duties such as hallway or cafeteria monitoring, recess supervision, and bus duty.
- • Select, order, store, issue, and inventory PE equipment, first-aid supplies, and materials.
- • Provide adapted PE supports, assistive devices, and safe access to facilities for students with disabilities.
- • Sponsor or coach extracurricular activities such as intramurals, fitness clubs, or sports clinics.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
