Physical Literacy Checklist: Instruction

Physical educators apply sound teaching strategies and skills that enhance student learning and motivation. Among the teaching qualities highlighted here are maximizing student participation rates inside and outside of class time, adapting well to the dynamics of the lesson (e.g., pace, equipment, time, space, transitions, interruptions, diversity), providing critical and timely feedback to students, and utilizing a variety of ways to present information to students (e.g., technology, aids).

Questions to ask yourself (as the teacher/coach):

• Am I fostering students' motivation to participate in physical activity in or out of school?
• Am I managing equipment, space, transitions and groups?
• Am I maintaining optimal pace and making necessary adaptations?
• Am I utilizing technology and non-verbal aids?
• Am I monitoring learning and providing appropriate feedback?
• Do I engage in professional growth and development?