They do nothing, absolutely nothing to deserve the money. They stand around occasionally shouting instructions. Most of them aren't even physically fit (no, a 20 or 25 minute 5k is not "fit"). At least a math or English teacher actually have to have some useful knowledge to impart.
They do nothing, absolutely nothing to deserve the money. They stand around occasionally shouting instructions. Most of them aren't even physically fit (no, a 20 or 25 minute 5k is not "fit"). At least a math or English teacher actually have to have some useful knowledge to impart.
Doing nothing with about 20 weeks off per year for a livable wage seems like a fantastic gig to me.
They do nothing, absolutely nothing to deserve the money. They stand around occasionally shouting instructions. Most of them aren't even physically fit (no, a 20 or 25 minute 5k is not "fit"). At least a math or English teacher actually have to have some useful knowledge to impart.
Fake News. I have a master's runner in my age group who's still racing 16:00's for the 5k a 5 minute mile. He keeps his kids moving in gym and cares.
If that’s the case then that’s the fault of the school administrator and BOE. There are some vital programs out there, but they are few and far between.
They do nothing, absolutely nothing to deserve the money. They stand around occasionally shouting instructions. Most of them aren't even physically fit (no, a 20 or 25 minute 5k is not "fit"). At least a math or English teacher actually have to have some useful knowledge to impart.
Doing nothing with about 20 weeks off per year for a livable wage seems like a fantastic gig to me.
Why bang on them? They chose a career, they shouldn't expect to make a mint, inspire kids as best you can. Many of them coach sports too. Shall we have nobody doing a job just because you are jealous? The guy who picks up my trash just moves a joystick, shall we have them all removed from service immediately? Worry about your own employment.
They do nothing, absolutely nothing to deserve the money. They stand around occasionally shouting instructions. Most of them aren't even physically fit (no, a 20 or 25 minute 5k is not "fit"). At least a math or English teacher actually have to have some useful knowledge to impart.
If needed, I have a lot of spare cacca to smear on whichever profession you please.
They do nothing, absolutely nothing to deserve the money. They stand around occasionally shouting instructions. Most of them aren't even physically fit (no, a 20 or 25 minute 5k is not "fit"). At least a math or English teacher actually have to have some useful knowledge to impart.
Doing nothing with about 20 weeks off per year for a livable wage seems like a fantastic gig to me.
I think it's technically only about 14 weeks off per year. About 11 during the summer, and then some time in the winter, spring, and other holidays during the year.
But anyway, you could say the same thing about most teaching jobs. They know all the information, they just go through some examples of things they already know and then give the students time to do quizzes, tests, some in class work time, while the teacher can grade some things from the previous days.
But in the age of remote work, I'm much happier working on my own school and not having a commute than having to be stuck in one place for a fixed 8 hours every day.
This whole thread is nuts. My elementary PE teacher changed my life (and was my HS XC and track coach). He was a huge part of our school district and a massive part of many kids lives, especially boys (since the grade schools don't have many male teachers). He was AWESOME and inspired me to be a life-long runner.
p.s. I still live in my hometown and see him about twice a month. He is retired, still doing great and works with special needs athletes (as a volunteer coach).
On another note, in the current era, PE teachers have the unthankful job of getting the least active generation ever to get up and move. They have to work with students who can't even jump-rope, walk down a balance beam, or do many of the basic skills (skipping, shooting a lay-up, etc.).
I can hardly think of a more important job, to be honest. And if I were PE teacher, I would be on a mission to instill a love of movement, strength, balance, flexibility, teamwork, toughness, competitiveness, and fair-play in all my students. That actually sounds like a pretty awesome job to me.
They do nothing, absolutely nothing to deserve the money. They stand around occasionally shouting instructions. Most of them aren't even physically fit (no, a 20 or 25 minute 5k is not "fit"). At least a math or English teacher actually have to have some useful knowledge to impart.
Doing nothing with about 20 weeks off per year for a livable wage seems like a fantastic gig to me.
Plus, a guaranteed state pension! Sounds a lot better than getting laid off from a corporate gig after age 50 while simultaneously losing 25% of your retirement savings in a recession.
On another note, in the current era, PE teachers have the unthankful job of getting the least active generation ever to get up and move. They have to work with students who can't even jump-rope, walk down a balance beam, or do many of the basic skills (skipping, shooting a lay-up, etc.).
I can hardly think of a more important job, to be honest. And if I were PE teacher, I would be on a mission to instill a love of movement, strength, balance, flexibility, teamwork, toughness, competitiveness, and fair-play in all my students. That actually sounds like a pretty awesome job to me.
Teaching children about fitness is 100x more important than teaching them Shakespeare, calculus, chemistry, etc.
Life expectancy in America is plummeting due to obesity. Gym teachers can literally add 20+ years to people's lives by getting them active and teaching them how to be healthy.
I think math, science, English, and history teachers should be paid half as much as the gym teacher.
Our PE teacher was the AD and head track coach. He was serious about sports and would hand out failing grades in PE, if merited. He’d explain to parents that if you could fail algebra you could also fail PE. Being a good athlete was a talent just like being good at math.
My son is a 2nd year PE teacher. He actually has kids who have cried when he has told them to take 2 laps around the gym to warm up. Then there a couple others who identify as cats, who refuse to get off the bleachers. That being said, he does like most of the kids and enjoys the job. Plus he gets to coach, which is what he really likes.
My son has an amazing PE program and the teacher has free sports clubs for the kids after school almost every day of the week. For a lot of kids that can’t afford club or rec sports this is their only athletic outlet and they get to be on a team. They also work HARD in class.
He is also the swim coach in the summer. Great program all around. We need more PE in schools not less