CTE Exercise Science Teacher en Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center

An Exercise Science Teacher is responsible for educating students on the scientific principles underlying physical activity, exercise, and health. This role involves creating and delivering engaging lesson plans, conducting practical sessions, and assessing student performance. The teacher will foster a positive learning environment, encouraging students to develop a lifelong interest in health and fitness.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Development: Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans in exercise science, covering topics such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and exercise psychology.

2. Instruction: Incorporate a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Utilize technology and multimedia resources to enhance student learning.

3. Student Assessment and Evaluation:

Assess student performance through written exams, practical assessments, and projects. Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their understanding and skills. Maintain accurate records of student progress and grades.

4. Classroom Management:

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement. Manage classroom behavior and ensure a safe learning environment. Address any issues or concerns promptly and effectively.

5. Professional Development:

Stay updated with the latest research and developments in exercise science and physical education. Attend workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities. Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and resources.

6. Extracurricular Activities:

Support and participate in school events, sports teams, and fitness clubs.

Organize and lead extracurricular activities that promote physical health and wellness.

Qualifications:

1. Education: A bachelor's degree with a major in  Sports medicine, Exercise physiology, Physical education, Health education, or  Athletic training. The equivalent area of study must have 30 semester hours in a technical area related to program content.

2. Industry Certification: Current Certified Strength and Fitness Specialist, Current Licensed Physical Therapist,  Current Physical Therapy Assistant, or Licensed Athletic Trainer.

3. Certification: A valid teaching certification or license is typically required. Some institutions may accept industry experience in lieu of formal teaching credentials. A license can be obtained with school sponsorship.

4. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of substantial hands-on experience and expertise in the Exercise Science industry, including experience in physical education.

5. Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to convey complex exercise science concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

6. Adaptability: Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.

7. Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with educational technologies and tools relevant to exercise science instruction.

8. Passion for Education: A genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering students' interest and success in automotive technology.

9. Collaboration Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, industry professionals, and educational stakeholders.
    

Working Conditions:

             Work is typically performed in a classroom and gymnasium setting.

            It may involve physical activity, including demonstrating exercises and leading fitness sessions. Requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of equipment.
 

Legal Duties of the Career Technical Teacher

DUTY TO INSTRUCT

• An instructor who does not instruct properly could place a student in a dangerous

situation where the lack of appropriate information might contribute to an accident.  

• A prudent instructor must anticipate and explain/demonstrate any problems that

could arise from each experience and instruct proper safety to the students.

DUTY OF SUPERVISION

• Instructors are responsible for appropriate behavior on the student’s part.  

• If one student hurts another, it is the instructor who is the responsible adult. Instructors must teach and maintain classroom control.  

• The instructor is In Loco Parentis—You are the local parent and the responsible adult during the educational experience.

DUTY TO MAINTAIN

• Instructors are responsible for ensuring that equipment is kept in safe working order.  

• To further delineate the role of the instructor in safety and the expectations of society, the following issues are addressed:

1. Underlying reason and prudence 

2. Facility, tool, and equipment concerns

3. Personal and student training, education, and preparedness

4. Present judiciary support, direction, and definition

Managing Risk

• The school, as the employer, will provide the teacher with the basic

           requirements for equipment, training, and time for that training.  

• Teachers are responsible for ensuring that equipment in the lab or shop is kept in safe operating condition, according to applicable state and federal laws. 

• Teachers are responsible for providing instruction and demonstrating the safe and proper operating procedures for each piece of power equipment, portable power hand tools, hand tools, cleaning, and/or finishing procedures.  

• Teachers must plan ahead and be aware of potential dangers and problems.  Teachers must have and maintain order and control in the classroom and/or lab (shop).

• Teachers must teach a proper degree of respect for the dangers that are inherent in the lab or shop.  

• Teachers should never leave students unattended.  

• Teachers cannot delegate the responsibility of a class to a student (TA).  

• Students must have received and demonstrated or shown they have read and understand a copy of the safety rules for each piece of equipment that they may use.

• Students must pass a general shop safety test with a score of 100 percent.  

• The teacher should keep safety test scores until the student is 21 years old. 

• Students need to sign a document that they will not use any equipment until they have passed a safety test, have observed a demonstration on that piece of equipment, and have the instructor’s permission.  

• Parents should sign a parent awareness document before the student uses any equipment. 

• Do not underestimate the seriousness of an accident. Call 911—and provide emergency care until medical responders arrive. After the pressure of an event has subsided, complete an incident report stating the facts of what occurred and submit it to the district risk manager (or appropriate district official). Go over the report with the student for a learning experience. Keep your own copy of records and affidavits.  

• CTE directors, administrators, principals, counselors, and teachers must be reasonable and prudent in seeing that classes are not overloaded.

Conduct: Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a moral responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Terms of Employment: Per the Mansfield City Schools Board of Education/Mansfield School Employees Association Negotiated Agreement.  

The Mansfield City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identification or sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

Conduct: Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a moral responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Terms of Employment: Per the Mansfield City Schools Board of Education/Mansfield School Employees Association Negotiated Agreement.  

The Mansfield City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identification or sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.