Physical Literacy Checklist: Professionalism

A teacher’s personal qualities for producing quality and motivating instruction are assessed. Some criteria for this are demonstrating quality reflective and professional development practices, appearing professional, being self-efficacious and poised when leading others, having the necessary knowledge and ability, and using appropriate language.

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

• Am I clear (e.g., critical cues, avoiding slang and vulgarity)?
• Do I have the necessary requisite knowledge and ability?
• Do I appear self-efficacious, poised and confident?
• Do I appear professional (e.g., attire, hygiene, promptness)?
• Am I demonstrating mature self-reflections of my teaching?
• Am I applying valid and reliable assessments for learning?