Deck 33: Building Support for Your Program

Question 1

Being a successful teacher is enough to promote a well supported,quality program of physical education.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Gaining support and recognition for a physical education program is particularly important because

A) physical education is generally regarded as less important than other subjects.
B) it is a rather expensive program to maintain.
C) people do not realize what a quality physical education program consists of.
D) all of the choices are correct
E) physical education is generally regarded as less important than other subjects and people do not realize what a quality physical education program consists of.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When teachers obtain a position at a new school,they can assume the following about the principals:

A) It will probably take several years to help them understand developmentally appropriate,quality physical education.
B) They understand and know how to support all subjects taught in an elementary school.
C) They are familiar with the 1996 Surgeon General's Report on the benefits of physical activity.
D) They know the difference between athletics and physical education.
E) They are familiar with the K-12 Physical Education Standards developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Parental support can be particularly helpful in acquiring funding for your program that is not available through the regular school budget.

Question 5

One way to gain support from the community is to conduct a program with your students for a community function.

Question 6

You can expect your principal and other teachers in your school to understand the value and quality of a good physical education program,and therefore,your job should be primarily to make known your good work.

Question 7

Other than your students,your principal is probably the most important person from whom you should seek support for your program.

Question 8

To gain support from your school board,it is best to write them a formal letter describing your program,since you will most likely not have an opportunity to meet them in person or to attend a board meeting.

Question 9

The first step in building support for your physical education program is to

A) convince the principal of the importance of your program.
B) speak at the first PTA (PTO)meeting of the year.
C) hold an open house at the start of school.
D) get the community involved from the beginning.
E) begin a good,quality program.