GIRLS SOCIAL PHYSIQUE: It's a hard and weird time when young women go through puberty. They have emotions they can't control, they start showing more concern on what they look like, etc. What are some effective ways to reduce girls/young women's social physique anxiety to maybe increase their participation in physical education and sports? Please share in the forum.
  PE = lack of intelligence? While talking to one of my best friends for high school she asked me if I was enjoying school. I told her of course I was having a blast and learning a ton of new things in my PE majors classes. Her response to me surprised me when she said, " That's great, but I always thought that you would do something important. You are so smart."

Needless to say I was very offended, but understood at the same time. Even today PE as a profession is not taken very seriously. Apparently only those with a lack of intelligence, and motivation to push themselves to be anything better are the ones that become PE instructors. Not so I say. I have big plans for my future as a PE teacher, and I have/am learning from some of the most intelligent people I have met.

My hope is that our profession will be held in a more positive light in the near future. Not everybody rolls out the ball and says play kick ball every day. There are quality knowledge teachers among us just as important as any other profession. Please share in the forum.
  ATHLETICS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Should an athlete who participates on a school sponsored team be required to take a physical education class before graduating? Please share in the forum.
  DISCIPLINE: How would you deal with a student who has gotten in trouble at school or elsewhere, but you have never had any problems with him on your team? Would you take disciplinary action against him such as not playing him a game? Please share in the forum.
  COACHES TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Coaches tend to focus on sports rather than physical education in the classroom. Should coaches teach physical education? Or Should the professions be kept separate? Please share in the forum.
  MULTICULTURAL LESSONS: Hi all. I was hoping someone could help me by giving me some ideas on Multi-cultural lessons for 6th graders. Please share in the forum.
  MINI SOCCER GAMES: Without just rolling a ball out there and letting a class play soccer, what are some "mini" games that a teacher can use to better the skills of their students? Please share in the forum.
  INCENTIVES: What are appropriate incentives or prizes to give children in school since giving out bonus points aren’t allowed in some school systems and food is now out because the obesity rates are skyrocketing? High school or elementary. Please share in the forum.