Chapter 10: TPCK in physical education

I feel like this chapter spent a great deal of time focusing on content knowledge in physical education. It is as though the author felt that the reader needed to be reminded that physical education is a class. Actually, I guess I sort of did. I had never really thought about the challenges that arise when assessing a student in physical education until reading this chapter. Kelly also notes that data can be gathered to evaluate (assess) student performance. Physical education teachers have lots of students to track. The cost of the equipment for gathering this evaluative material can be huge. In districts like ours where the laptop initiative is implemented, the cost is as big an issue.

The author gives me insight into the difficulties of assessing in a physical education course. While it is obvious to me that physical education teachers can use videos to assess, it is refreshing that the author makes note of student motivation. Students are more motivated when they have instant data and feedback.

I feel like TPCK is more difficult to find in physical education. I wonder if it would have helped to focus on health education a bit.