Lifetime of Experience in Physical Education

Journal of Physical Education New Zealand, February, 2008 by Thomson, Kylie

Kylie Thomson, Advisor North for PENZ, spoke with physical education teacher educator Rosalie Mitchell. Rosalie has recently retired from her position at Auckland University, signalling the end of a chapter in her life that has seen her influence and educate hundreds of children, young people and tertiary students on their journey to becoming teachers. PENZ thanks Rosalie for sharing her reflections with us all.

PENZ: Rosalie you have a lifetime of experience in physical education! Tell us what you remember most about the "good old days" in physical education.

Rosalie: I think in the good old days we didn't know how well off we were. Physical education was compulsory in primary schools and, when I started, was much more fundamental. There was more emphasis on exploring...

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