Start with the student's name. State something the student did qualitatively correct in the last performance. State something qualitatively specific that the student should focus on improving in the next performance. Set a target expectation for the student so that he or she will know if the appropriate progress is being made. Some kids behave differently in PE because of age, sex, race, skill level, or socioeconomic factors.
PE can appear boring depending on perceptions.
Being able to observe correctly appears an important skill. Teacher Clarity - Nature of subject matter and limited visual resources make teacher clarity essential, i.e. ability to explain and demonstrate correctly. Ability to Develop Appropriate Progressions - Many PE lessons lack appropriate progression. Tendency to teach the planned content and not relate it to the learners. What these finding point to are general implications for ways that effective teachers distinguish themselves from ineffective teachers.