1. Understand and demonstrate effective teaching behaviors and can create instructionally appropriate learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful for students. (1: Content Knowledge & 5: Pedagogy) [1:Content Pedagogy] {1: Content Knowledge & 6: Planning & Instruction}* see key below

2. Understand child and adolescent development, and can provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students. (2: Growth & development) [2: Student Development] {2: Growth & Development}

3. Understand how students differ in their learning styles and differentiates instruction for unique students. (8: Diverse Learners)[3: Diverse Students] {3: Diverse Students}

4. Understand and uses a variety of teaching styles to encourage cognitive engagement such as critical thinking, problem solving, and analysis to perform skills and activities. [4: Multiple Instructional Strategies] {6: Planning & Instruction}

5. Understand individual and group motivation and behavior to create an environment for learning that encourages affective engagement such as positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation. (3: Management & Motivation) [5: Motivation and Management]  {4: Management & Motivation}

6. Use knowledge of effective electronic communication and other media materials to foster active learning and cooperative interaction in the gymnasium. (4: Communication & 7: Technology) [6: Communication and Technology] {5: Communication & 9: Technology}

7. Plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. [7: Planning] {6: Planning & Instruction}

8. Understand and use formal and informal assessment techniques to assess and ensure the continuous cognitive, affective, psychomotor and fitness development of the student. (6: Learner Assessment) [8: Assessment] {7: Student Assessment}

9. Evaluate consistently the effects of his or her teaching practices on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out constructive feedback in order to grow professionally. (9: Reflection & Professional Growth) [9: Reflective Practice: Professional Growth] {8: Reflection}

10. Promote interaction with school colleagues, parents, and organizations in the larger community to sustain students' learning and well-being. (10: Collaboration) [10: School and Community Involvement] {10: Collaboration}

* Key:

• (NC DPI Standards for Physical Education Teachers)
• [INTASC Standards]
• {NASPE Beginning PE Teacher Standards}