Taekwondo Instructional and Assessment Strategies in Authentic Settings

Martial arts, including taekwondo, have become popular in the United States and are being taught in some physical education programs. Unfortunately, martial arts skills in physical education are likely to be taught in a traditional manner (mastering basic skills and performing routines as a large group) and assessed in a closed setting. The purpose of this article is to help physical educators to incorporate authentic assessment strategies into their instructional plans and formats. Additionally, sample instructional strategies to teach taekwondo in authentic settings are provided, along with basic terminology of taekwondo.