Appropriateness of the level: Physical education has distinct emphases according to these levels

• Elementary
• Secondary
• University

National associations: AAPHERD and its sub-organization NASPE are the most definitive professional organizations.

Resources: See a list of Pedagogy Links

Curriculum related concerns

• Have mission and objectives and periodically evaluate these.
• Curriculum should be vertically and horizontally planned to build in progression.
• State and national (NASPE) standards should guide curriculum decisions. 
• Prioritize the importance of Athetlics, Intramurals, and Physical Education and dedicate resources accordingly.
• Choose appropriate emphasis for curriculum that is consistent with philosophy: Paradigms include The New PE, lifetime sports, teaching games for understanding, traditional sports.
• Class size is a critical concern for both instructional effectiveness and safety. NASPE has recommendations for this.
• Online physical education classes is an emerging educational area at all educational levels, and is controversial. NASPE has a stance on this issue.

Class related concerns

• Lesson plans are important to guide instruction, but also serve as a legal paper trail
• Write clear and specific objectives and conduct assessment that measures effectiveness with these. 
• Save all class-related planning material for at least 3 years.
• Ensuring physical activity during PE class has become increasingly important. Classes should be designed to maximize active time. 
• Supervision of all students at all times is critical
• Never participate with students during activities since this is a major legal concern should you injure a student, regardless of whether it is accidental or not.
• Prepare procedures and expectations for dress, locker room conduct, etc. 
• Grading procedures: Breakdown represents your philosophy of PE. What is most important? Tests, attendance, projects, participation.
• Ensuring a safe environment is very important.