Philosophy of Teaching PE

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

You and I were placed on this Earth for a purpose. We do not know the number of our days, so we should live each day to its fullest while honoring God and being a light for Him.

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Much emphasis is placed on the body in the Bible. Being physically active is not only enjoyable, but is also honoring to God. Eating healthy and keeping your bodies free from impurities are other ways that we show respect and honor to our Creator.

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalm 119:11

Along with keeping your body strong and healthy, it is important to have a strong mind. Scripture memorization does not exercise your body physically, but your mind mentally. In times of weakness you can recall what the Lord has said in His word.

“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”

Romans 12:4-5

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. We were created unique and can each bring something different to the classroom. Although we are different, we are all working together towards a common goal. Foremost, bringing glory and leading others to Christ. Though skills and abilities range, we are on the same team as children of God.

As a Physical Education teacher, I feel that it is my responsibility to educate students about the wonderful body which God has given to us. This entails the physical, mental, and spiritual care required to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle.

Philosophy of Coaching

By title, I am your coach. It is my responsibility to teach you and to improve on the skills you already have to make you a better player, but more importantly, a better person. Every person on this a team plays a vital role; no one is just a number. When one person falls, the whole team feels the effects. My hope is that by the end of the season you will look down field and see not a teammate, but a friend.

Success, in my opinion, is not who has the most points at the end of the game but rather who played well and learned something new. There will be periods of great triumph and periods of tough numerical and physical defeat, but it is how you walk off the field that determines the player you really are. How you carry yourself as a person and as a team says a lot about who you are and who you represent.

Responsibility:

My job is to share with you my knowledge of the game. There will be times when my personal knowledge and strategy will fail and I will take responsibility. We are human, and all make mistakes. All I ask is that when you make a mistake, on the field or off, take responsibility and make it right if possible.

Respect:

All teammates, coaches, opponents, referees, water boys, fans, etc. will be treated with the same respect that you should desire for yourself. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses; everyone brings something different to the field and without that person our team would not be stable.

Requirements:

School comes first. Before a player can step onto the field they must be able to prove that they are doing what is required of them in the classroom. When grades start to fall, playing time may decrease. A true athlete knows how to balance his/her life; they know sports are not all there is to life. When a leg is broken and your hopeful career is shattered, all you will have is your education. Work comes before play.

Practices will be treated like games. Attendance is required pending select circumstances. Proper attire and gear should be in your possession at the start of practice, not five minutes after start time. Participation is a must.

Our team is not made up of players and coaches, but also parents. Without your parents this program would cease to function smoothly. Clear communication between coaches, parents, and players is necessary at all times. I will make myself available to parents and players to answer any questions they may have. If I am unable to answer them, I will seek out someone who can.

We are a team. We will work together to achieve common goals and we will support each other when goals are not met. Athletics are not about what you can do, but rather who you can become.