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curriculums at all different levels of education. My main goal was to compare physical education
Cortland physical education staff, I was able to seek each lecturer or professor's opinion on the
current program and improvements that can be made to each individual course and the program
program all over the state and beyond. Providing suggestions to enhance the program is key to
Overall, the alumni and interviewers spoke very highly of the program. Alumni found
that the program did a good job of preparing them for teaching. However, some surveyors
believe certain courses could have enhanced their knowledge. I believe the program would
benefit from adding half credit courses including small-space and minimum teaching,
other lifetime activities such as yoga/mindfulness, boxing, and outdoor activities. Providing
certifications for specific classes like yoga and mindfulness would also give teacher candidates
The alumni survey provided surveyors the opportunity to voice their opinions on courses
they wish were present in the physical education program at Cortland. A common problem many
physical education teachers have during their teaching career is lack of equipment and space.
This might be a result of low school budgets, the gymnasium being occupied for other events, or
large class sizes. In the event of one of these issues arising, physical education teachers must
come up with an alternative plan while ensuring that all students are being physically active and
having high time on task. Creating a course that implements real-life problems in a physical
education department would be beneficial. In this course, teacher candidates would learn ways to
adapt lessons, create equipment using unordinary supplies, and create activities in small areas.
Oftentimes in large classes, students may have to sit out for parts of the lesson due to lack of
space. This leads to students being unable to reach at least 50% of MVPA in a given lesson and
lack of skill development. This course would lead to teacher candidates to problem solve and
It is sometimes difficult to figure out the purpose of certain courses and what teacher
candidates should get out of certain classes. Do we have teacher candidates take a wide variety
of activity classes because all the activities will be seen in a teacher’s career or do we have these
courses to give teacher candidates an “edge up” against other teachers? The purposes of different
activity courses sway back and forth between these two ideas. If the purpose of gymnastics is to
provide teacher candidates with a basic knowledge of skills that can be used in a physical
education curriculum, why are gymnastics events practiced for half a semester? Many
interviewers also shared a common opinion where they believed being exposed to gymnastics is
beneficial but the course should just focus on Kidnastics and how to teach basic skills in a
physical education class. In regard to safety, performing gymnastic events is at high risk to
students who aren’t taught properly. Minimizing the gymnastics course into a required half a
credit course will allow teacher candidates to apply Kidnastics skills to a teaching segment and
invest the teacher candidates time into other activities. SUNY Cortland physical education
candidates spent a semester abroad at German Sport Institute in Cologne where certain courses
defenses into their curriculum. This poses a question, is a full semester and credit of self-defense
necessary for the teacher candidates at SUNY Cortland? The main goals of the course is to give
teacher candidates knowledge and skills to defend themselves in real life situations. The course
gives teacher candidates mental awareness, respect, confidence, concentration, and techniques in
assault situations. In this course, I believe the course could be shortened into a half a credit
course that just focuses on ways individuals can protect themselves against harm and assault.
Providing self-defense classes that focus on pedagogy and advanced skills could be made into a
Many of the SUNY Cortland staff believed the courses they teach reflect the goals of the
course. However, in Inclusive Activities, the class focuses mainly on providing support and
will eventually be teaching a diverse group of learners, therefore expanding the goals of the class
to focus on students with behavioral issues as well as learners where English is the students
second language could provide a more well-rounded course. Similarly, during the survey, several
subjects expressed that they wished they were exposed to floor hockey and lacrosse in the
program since both sports are very prominent in curriculums. Floor hockey and lacrosse could be
added into Team Sport Methods courses curriculum to allow teacher candidate exposure.
Health- Related Fitness courses to Weight Training Pedagogy there are too many commonalities.
The purpose of the Health-Related Fitness required course is to have teacher candidates learn
about the five components of fitness, basic nutrition, and how the body reacts to help themselves
achieve a healthy state and then encourage others to do the same. Weight Training Pedagogy
however is an elective activity course that gives teacher candidates the opportunity to feel
safety, teaching experience, and feedback. The results from the study show that 74% of teachers
incorporate weight training into their physical education curriculum. With such a high
proper technique and safety to avoid injuries in future students. The weight room can be a
dangerous place and prone to injury, therefore dedicating an entire course to learning all aspects
of weight training and how to plan, instruct, and reflect on teacher candidate’s lessons will
promote success in the future when being exposed to it. Based on the data, weight training is
properly in a weight room is essential and should be a required course for all physical education
teacher candidates.
In conclusion, the question that still remains is how do we all bridge the gap between
what is taught to future physical education teachers and what is implemented into the schools.
Although there’s been a strong movement towards creating effective physical education
programs world-wide through state and national standards and professional training and
instructional supports, the movement truly begins with the educator. To implement all that is
taught in SUNY Cortland’s program, teacher candidates receiving their degrees must continue to
create waves of progress, learn, as the rest of the world continues to swim.