Physical Education Teacher & Sports Coach
Dr.Kumaran Arumugam, Ed.D (h.c)
INTRODUCTION
To me, having a meaningful role in others’ lives is extremely fulfilling, and as a physical education teacher, I feel I am in an ideal setting to do so. I entered the Physical Education field because I am passionate about sports and helping people; and I would love to extend my love of sports and physical activity to my students.
To do this, I believe that two things need to be accomplished in my classes. First, students need to have a positive experience in the PE class. I was fortunate enough to enjoy PE in high school, and I believe that this contributed to my love of sports. However, there is a growing trend of adolescents, who have negative experiences and thus stop taking PE. I hope to engage students in ways that will increase their appreciation of sports and physical activity. I trust that if students have a positive PE experience, they will be far more likely to continue to be physically active throughout their lives.
Secondly, I feel that students need better preparation for physical activity outside of the school environment. It is great if we can engage students in PE class, but if they graduate from high school and then become inactive, it seems that a great deal of work is lost. We need to create situations where students are self sustaining in terms of their physical health. It would be tragic if we get students to “buy-in” to a healthy lifestyle, but then they leave PE class without a clue how to go about it. Thus, they need to be aware of exercise opportunities in the community, or feel confident enough to lead themselves.
Education
- Bachelor of Education in Special Educational Needs | European International University (EIU-Paris), Oct 2023- March 2025
- Diploma in Health Studies | Alison Academy UK CPD, Jan - Oct 2023
- Diploma in Leadership and Management | Oxford Home Study Centre, June - Dec 2022
- Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies | Alison Academy UK CPD, Jan - Dec 2022
- Specialist Diploma in teaching and supporting special needs | ACC institute of human services, Oct 2020 - May 2021
- Diploma in Sport coaching | Republic Polytechnic, 2016 - 2019
Professional Certifications
- Certificate in Nine Value of the Work of A Young Footballer Coach | INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL FOR FRIENDSHIP
- COACHES ACADEMY, 2020
- Certificate in Working with Student with Special Education Needs (Revised) | ALISON ONLINE ACADEMY, 2020
- Fitness instructor Certification | New Skills academy, 2019
- Basic Jump Rope/Rope Skipping Certificate | Singapore Jump Rope federation, 2018
- FAS Grassroot Coaching Certification | Football Association of Singapore, 2018
- Certificate in Value and Principle in Sports | SportsSG Singapore, 2017
- Real Madrid Foundation School Coaching Course | Real Madrid Singapore, 2014
Professional Certifications
- General Fitness Trainer Course | MEDFIT Education , 2024
- Basic Diet & Nutrition Course | MEDFIT Education ,
- 2024 Basic Yoga Course | MEDFIT Education , 2024
- Football Coaching Level 3 Advanced Diploma |Course Line , 2024
- Standard First Aid, CPR and AED | MHI, 2022-2024
- Instructor Registration with MOE |Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE), 2022-2024
- International Tchoukball Federation (FITB) 'C' Licence | Tchoukball Association of Singapore
- Adaptive Special Need Trainer certification- Level 1 | Strong Education, 2021
- Special Olympics Inclusive Fitness Training | American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness), 2021
- Introduction to Child Protection Framework | SOCIAL SERVICE INSTITUTE, 2021
Achievements
- Best Assistant Coach award 2014 (Real Madrid Foundation School Singapore)
- Atletico Junior Soccer Coach of the year 2017
- Most Inspiring Coach Award, 2018 & 2019.
- Coach of the year award 2019(Excellence)
- BayView Football Academy Assistant Coach of the year 2021,
- Bayview Football Academy Sports Coach of the Year 2022 & 2023
- Collaborative Teachers Award 2023
- People Choice Community Changemaker of the Year 2023 at Singapore Disability Sports Award
- Asian Education Awards for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Adaptive Physical Education’
- Asian Education Awards for ‘Excellence in Special Educational Needs Teaching’
- Asia Awards for 'Asia’s Inspiring Icon Award in Sports and Physical Education'.
- Asia Excellence Choice For Leadership & Dedications In Sports Industry For Children
- Global Recognition Award in Special Education
- International Icon Award (Education) 2024
- Global Business and Education Award for Young PE Teacher of the Year 2024
- Doctor of Education in Adaptive Physical Education (Honoris Causa) by American University of Business and Social Sciences (AUBSS)
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Teaching methodology
1) The Games Concept Approach to Teaching Games
The approach seeks to promote greater interest and enjoyment, better problem solving and decision-making skills, and improved competence of students in both learning and playing games.
2)Inquiry-based learning is a learning process that engages students by making real-world connections through exploration and high-level questioning. It is an approach to learning that encourages students to engage in problem-solving and experiential learning.
Teaching Resource
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