Top Tips for Behaviour Management in Secondary P.E Contributed Ben Richardson

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2. Self Presentation • Dress appropriately • E.g. polo shirt, tennis shorts and running shoes • ‘The first part of being a pro is looking like a pro’ • Positive body language • Be enthusiastic about the lesson content

3. Rules & Routines • Make class aware of routines • E.g. rackets on floor when addressing class in badminton • Be consistent with rules • Don’t punish whole class for one or a groups behaviour

4. Rewards & Sanctions • Rewards work far better than sanctions • E.g. allow a pupil to demonstrate who has done very well • If giving out sanctions make sure they are individual • Give warnings • Be fair and consistent

5. Grouping & Positioning • Know your groups • Who work well together & who don’t? • Try and position yourself around the perimeter of the playing area • When talking to a group/ individual keep the rest of the group in your eyesight

6. Know Your Students • The most important factor! • Get to know your pupils (names & personalities) • How do they respond to praise/criticism • Develop a rapport with them • Say hello to them around school

7. However… • Remember you are their teacher not their friend • Keep that boundary there • If you become to friendly they may not take you seriously when you need to exercise your authority

8. Differentiate • Make sure task caters for everyone • If they find it too hard or easy they are more likely to go off task • E.g. short handed rackets and low compression balls in tennis for low ability • Higher success – more engaged – more positive behaviour