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I have recently had an interview with a small high school that is just getting started and seeking their Charter. On a post interview questionaire they asked what I would do for PE/Health in a facility that doesn't have a gym or hardly any equipment. I basically said that I would seek donations, be outside doing Phys. Ed on good days, and Health on days the weather didn't cooperate. I said that the main objective is to hit the standards and benchmarks. Does anyone else have any other idea for a Phys. Ed. lesson for high school students in a classroom environment? I've worked with elementary doing cupstacking, beanbag grab, and balloon volleyball but I don't think that beanbag grab and balloon volleyball are age appropriate. Any ideas?
Coach Way I'd invest in some yoga mats.

As much as it sucks to do Phys Ed in a classroom the students may as well get some physical benefits from the experience. You are unlikely to get any aerobic movements involved but you could get some flexibility or even some strength work if you can track down a medicine ball.

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Oct 4, 2010
Patrick Green I would focus as much on team building and interacting as I can. If in a class room and space is limited one can still have an effective physical education class. Figure out ways to do body weight exercises. Invest some time in learning strength exercises that do not involve equipment. Think of fitness videos like Insanity or P90X. One could learn ...See More
Nov 11, 2010
Angela Having no equipment is hard to keep students attention so in a situation where you had a class of 20 and only one basketball you could have a scrimmage game going on while the other two teams on the sidelines could be running through plays to use once they get into the scrimmage. Because of the competitive aspect. It keeps the students involved whi...See More
Dec 10, 2011


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