PHED 239: High School Module

Worksheet Chapter 1

Name: Cam Rivest Total pts = 6

List and describe three (3) of the six (6) characteristics of a successful secondary physical
education program as discussed in Ch. 1. Be prepared to share your responses in class.

1. A Positive Learning Environment Exists-

The instructor is the most important factor in the learning environment. An effective teacher
creates a teaching-learning atmosphere that is both positive and caring. Students feel safe in
your classroom and feel like they can talk and tell you things. Feedback is positive, but also
instructional to improve students overall skills.

2. Student Choice Is Offered-

The elective approach to physical education curriculum refers to allowing student choice for an
option. Students can choose which activity or task they would like to be a part of to maximize
participation and effort. It also shows students personal interest towards a certain activity. If the
students like what they are participating in, they will challenge themselves more. This will cut
down on student alienation.

3. A Variety of Activities Are Available-

This is when teachers give students multiple options for them to pick from. At Agawam High
School, the teachers give and describe multiple activities for students to pick for a 2-week
section. Students pick which activity they like the most and they are put into that activity. This
helps students maximize effort and participation. It could include a safer environment for your
students to be in. These activities could include: Outdoor adventure activities, health-related
physical activities, and modified team sports. Not all students like the same things and this will
give students more of a well-balanced learning of lifelong skills. This will especially help if you
have a maximum number of students set for each activity.