Hello! I am currently a senior studying to be an elementary school teacher. For my physical education class we have to come up with a year plan. Where would you start? I started with creating a calender with all the GLCE's, but how do you fit so many standards into one year?
Nadir AlmakayOn 9/20/12, Ashley Browe wrote: > There is a huge controversy about where physical education > fits into the school system. I personally believe that with > how our current society is, we should actually require more > PE or more education about fitness. It would bring many > children and young adults away from the ever growing world...See MoreOn 9/20/12, Ashley Browe wrote: > There is a huge controversy about where physical education > fits into the school system. I personally believe that with > how our current society is, we should actually require more > PE or more education about fitness. It would bring many > children and young adults away from the ever growing world > of technology. What is everyone's thoughts on where PE fits > with the current school system? I believe that physical education should be mandatory in all schools and students should receive more classes a week then the normal amount. I also believe that physical education is the most important class for students because it deals with your everyday struggles, such as pulling or pushing doors, lifting grocery bags, playing all different activities and games, etc. I also believe that students in this generation have been living sedentary lifestyles, such as sitting behind a TV, playing video games, and even being on the computer. Students need to be active and live a healthy lifestyle to stop the obesity rate from increasing.
What do most professionals prefer to teach in the classroom to get the most student participation? I have heard success stories for both but I would like to hear others thoughts
On 9/27/12, Steve wrote: > On 9/27/12, Heather Elliotth wrote: >> Does anyone else think that physical education is the most >> important subject in school? > > > Given everything we're reading now about our country's rising > medical costs in response to the rising obesity in America - > yes, I'd agree with you that physical education is the most > important issue to address in our schools. > > I think. It's certainly as high as anything else - what else > threatens our country's well-being as much as our rising rate > of illness and disability surrounding obesity? I'm unaware of > a similar threat unless ... it's the demand for power - read > oil - that causes us to constantly square off with the powers > of the Middle East. > > So if we were truly to address our country's needs in our > school curriculum, kids would take lots of gym classes (or > incorporate exercise into other subjects) and take a class in > how to find and utilize alternative sources of power. > > Health class - let's not forget health class but maybe you > meant to include that with physical education. It would be > best if kids did not just engage in exericse because we tell > them to but best if they had learned in health class that it's > the best thing to do for their health and their country's well- > being.
rogerOn 9/27/12, Heather Elliotth wrote: > Does anyone else think that physical education is the most > important subject in school? It is important but I don't select or deselect a school for my daughter because of having good pe. Let's keep it real.
hysical education and physical activity are essential in today's society because of the obesity epidemic. Sometimes socioeconomic factors play a role in the value placed on physical education / physical activity. I would like to hear some ways that people have overcome this barrier in an underserved area.
On 9/30/12, Avia Kennedy wrote: > Physical education and physical activity are essential in > today's society because of the obesity epidemic. Sometimes > socioeconomic factors play a role in the value placed on > physical education / physical activity. I would like to > hear some ways that people have overcome this barrier in an > underserved area
I agree. I come from a similar background. Our community was always promoting different fitness programs and sport opportunities, even outside of school. I have seen people use the Just Dance games as a way to integrate technology into PE. I thought that was a really great idea, especially for elementary school.
Hi all, I work at a kids physical therapy gym and am looking to buy a climbing rope. I'm overwhelmed by the different types of ropes. Manila/ Polypro "unmanila"/ Polyplus.
Which would you recommend?
What about knots/rubber balls as resting points while climbing?
I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas about adjusting physical education activities for students who are in a wheel chair, especially for activities such as kicking. I would think something like a long handled implement, for example a hockey stick instead of kicking. What does everyone think?
It sounds like a great adaptation -certainly it's worth a try. When a ball is kicked well, there's a feeling of satisfaction that comes from seeing that ball move away- it gives almost a feeling of power. If you watch children, they often smile after they successfully kick a ball.
If the ball is placed on the side of the wheelchair, the student might be able to deliver a similar 'hit' to the ball that would send it rolling - the surface on which the ball is would make a difference. A gym floor doesn't slow down a ball as does the surface of a playground.
In any case, you're to be greatly admired for your innovative thinking and your students are lucky to have you.
Do you know about the 'super balls' that are available for about 5 dollars? They're small but partly filled with helium... a child in a wheelchair throwing one of those to the ground would get a thrill from seeing how high that ball can bounce.
I have heard that because so many students have been injured while using the climbing rope that many schools are no longer using them. If that is the case, what types of activities should I implement to teach climbing skills? Or are there safety precautions I could put into place to make the climbing rope safer?
I personally am not a fan of climbing rope in school. As an alternative maybe rock climbing (as a field trip, if possible?). Regardless if you do have students climb the rock or not, I would want to implement plenty of safety measures. I would go over all safety procedures clearly and multiple times. I also would want parents to sign a permission slip for the students if they were climbing the rope. Good luck on finding alternatives