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There is a boy in my homeroom (grade 7)who is very large
and he is unable to participate in the PE class because he
has great difficulty moving and is very embarrased by his
weight. My friend (who is his PE teacher) and I are trying
to find practical programmes and/or solutions for this
dilemma. Right now he purposely forgets his gym clothes or
is absent on PE day. We really want to help him trim down,
enjoy PE, and build his self confidence. Any suggestions
would be appreciated.
Unfortunately parent involvement is not an option.
Thank you.
Sara /blockquote>

Great goals but in the absence of parent involvement how will you help him trim
down really?
If you really want him in PE, buy a second set of gym clothes for him and have
them on hand. Enlist the help and support of the other kids if you can - nothing
works like peer support - what's their feeling about this...See More
Feb 1, 2007
Leah /blockquote>

Did you see the video game on TV that involves the child jumping on a pad in order
to play the game? What an idea! I don't know where they are purchased but maybe
you could find out.

Reading the following article may also provide an idea. Why can't the parents be
involved?

Best wishes!
Feb 9, 2007
Suzanne /blockquote>

On 2/09/07, Leah wrote:
> Did you see the video game on TV that involves the child
jumping on a pad in order
> to play the game? What an idea! I don't know where they are
purchased but maybe
> you could find out.
>
> Reading the following article may also provide an idea. Why
ca...See More
Feb 15, 2007
hannah /blockquote>

Thank you all for your ideas. The parents choose not to be
involved. I live in a country in the Middle East where the
parents' social lives are the priority and many parents spend
a lot of time outside of the country-business, furnishing
their other houses in other countries, shopping etc. The
student in...See More
Feb 16, 2007


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