physical education vocational teacher
Code
2320.1.21
Description
Physical education vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, physical education, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for a physical education-related profession, such as health specialist or outdoor activities organiser. They induce students in the convenient social frameworks of their field of study and teach the appropriate attitudes and values. Physical education vocational teachers monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of physical education through assignments, tests and examinations.
Alternative label
vocational teacher in physical education
vocational PE instructor
instructor in physical education
vocational instructor in physical education
vocational teacher of PE
vocational teacher of physical education
teacher of vocational physical education
vocational PE teacher
Regulatory aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en
Hierarchy
Essential skills and competences
- adapt instruction to labour market
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
- apply teaching strategies
- assess students
- assign homework
- assist students in their learning
- assist students with equipment
- develop course outline
- facilitate teamwork between students
- give constructive feedback
- guarantee students' safety
- instruct in sport
- maintain students' discipline
- manage student relationships
- motivate in sports
- observe student's progress
- personalise sports programme
- prepare lesson content
- work in vocational school
Essential Knowledge
- assessment processes
- curriculum objectives
- learning difficulties
- sport games rules
- sporting equipment usage
- sports competition information
- teamwork principles
Optional skills and competences
- apply latest sport science findings
- apply risk management in sports
- assess sportive performance
- develop competitive strategies in sport
- follow trends in sporting equipment
- identify talent in sport
- manage resources for educational purposes
- perform classroom management
- promote balance between rest and activity
- provide lesson materials
- support athletes with the maintenance of their condition
- support the development of sport activities in education
- work with different target groups
- work with virtual learning environments
Optional Knowledge
- biomechanics of sport performance
- children's physical development
- disability types
- features of sporting equipment
- human anatomy
- sport and exercise medicine
- sport history
- sporting events
- sports nutrition
Status
released
Concept URI
http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e777fb61-16f5-476b-8262-578edfdb4d9d