247 1079456064 horrible student. comes class higher kite, feels doing, matter hard try get enjoy activities. tried choose sport activity, won't play leave chooses. also blurts swear words. teach ALC, students issues, wits . Any help? 248 1079456171 try put concequence ladder really wouldn't want happen. example, tell participate activity stay after class. leaves class staying after, choice making time class stay after school day. go step staying after school parents called. come consequences , give positive choice ( stress ) also give hime negative consequence. choice apply consequence choosen behavior (good bad). say participate minutes get minute time. hope helps. Good luck. Scott Stefl Ute Creek Secondary Academy Health Physical Education Teacher 249 1079456229 work! , staying after class school. ALC Alternative Education. parents come conference, tell F*ck , students. All students truancy issues, hate traditional schools. minute / time result student leaving school going smoke. trying teach students responsibility, minute time isn't responsibility, letting slack time. Thanks input. 250 1079456290 anonymous, think dealing frustrating typical situation. 't offer any help point, given trhe scenario secondary methods students forward ideas . promising professional give ideas. ani frank DePaul University afrank@depaul.edu 251 1079456322 C'mon getting worse worse day please need strong advise 252 1079456384 believe student needs be given survey class. write about likes dislikes about class activity day. find likes activity writes about give talk about after reviewed survey after class. survey get express way get common ground issue. also student behavior contract. want include range things student be rewarded 's good also range punishments bad. Hopefully open new way communicate. Good luck 253 1079456452 teacher having difficulty student please e-mail pe4life77@hotmail.com. ideas. Yahrasiel Davis Health Physical Education Teacher Bethune Middle School 5200 Covington Highway Decatur, GA 30350 254 1079456517 Sit heart heart . Ask likes anything about class. Ask likes participate any type sport. Inform behavior problems. Work type agreement , be behavioral contract verbal agreement. time really problem kids just take time sit talk , things work . approach sandwhich method. Start praise ( ), get meat situation, praise. after , acts pain rear, fail . Tell going give decides grade-- . Tell get grade wants long earns . Speak about wants future. honestly go "real world" acting way? 255 1079456560 anonymous, good advice. sounds actually work. Thank going go give shot after spring break, know goes. 256 1079456605 tried yesterday, Today ok. another student kept looking laughing playing basketball. think mind student didnt take said yesterday seriously. 'll see week goes. 257 1079456636 house egged weekend, strong rumor student having hard time . said future life miserable. 258 1079456665 't save all. wouldn't waste another minute . Fail . sit , long doesn't disrupt class. 259 1079456740 helps call parents, tell need help ask suggestions. , come plan use . student won telling didn't get act Xmas, parents agree, get any Xmas presents. seen face. Things changed radically better after . basically, adjusted young man just lazy. young man sounds , arrives high, be sent nurse. principal be informed drug abuse school building send verbally physially abusive. agree talking be helpful , work all time. 260 1079456807 don't understand. parental support. father prison, mother smokes pot home, also suffering mental illness. took year old son fled home, going shelter, telling chased wouldn't go back home "" gone good. police don't know "" . student 18 legally stay home. Social workers aware situation, take class. 261 1079456879 right. understand. sure completely understand . ALC class? support personnel school doing young man? policy school students arrive high? be left hanging dry. be services help . , contain young man high verbally abusive. , solve deep seated problem, probably , going separate emotionally remember, behavior unacceptable, belong group. Send nurse, principal chairman, straight SW school psychologist. 262 1079456945 ALC alternative students. students get kicked home school truancy, falling year school, users. separate location, individual school busses students , drive. 100,000 ALC students state, drug testing way . suspended, sent home, . state says take , place go offer education. finally able drop gets 0 credit PE, take Independent Study, means go fitness club get signed, go get GED. just happy attendance sheet. 263 1079457103 students Physical Education give back community. September 11, 2001, athletes known self involvement giving, refusal NY Jets play after events 11th, message, real heroes nation athletes, social perspective returned. vain, may physical educators promote giving, signs respect community awareness increased WTC tragedy staying curriculum? 264 1079457140 college athletes required service part team responsibilites, agree high school athletes be asked view community position competition. , theink high school coaches take addition responsibility. be given Booster Clubs! teacher Mom know handle concession stands. WHt think? Anna Marie Frank DePaul University, Chicago 265 1079457182 ran events ... Dance Concerts, School Dances, Volleyball Round Robins, Sportsnight . raise money. all part monies collected ticket sales entry fees dedicated student scholarship summer camp program public charity. dance club also performed nursing homes hospitals churches. 266 1079457493 past school year, attended workshop area physical educators. college professors presented sessions "Getting Tumbling Mats." information text book middle school physical education. tried simpler ideas elementary physical education classes (K-). thoughly enjoyed team cooperative aspects unit. mats fold scooter boards, dividing classes "teams," given assignment moving "boats" across gym floor efficient manner. team suggested all teams try. suggested " use hands," " use feet ," suggested folding mats canoe. great unit cooperation, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking gross motor movement. All students, including special needs children, experienced certain level accomplishment success. Isn't all about? possibilities be presented middle secondary level utilizing tumbling mats. hear cooperative lessons/units worked physical educators. 267 1079457970 following information received Beth Kuhn. information email: bkuhn@kickbutt.org **** June 11, 2001 Joe Camel may be gone, cigarette makers coming ads greater impact young people anti-smoking messages, said study released Monday. Exposure cigarette ads leads young people identify smoking popularity relaxation, associations stronger any perceived risk picked anti-smoking ads, University Pennsylvania's Annenberg Public Policy Center reported. research culled interviews 1999 2000 approximately ,600 people aged 14 22 ,500 people 23 older. 1998, tobacco industry ended slew health-related lawsuits agreeing annual payments states worth $246 . settlement also included restrictions advertising attract teen-agers. ban billboards cartoon characters R.J. Reynolds' Joe Camel. young people exposed cigarette ads magazines, convenience stores promotional events bars restaurants, report said. Adolescents young adults recall cigarette ads age 30. example, nearly 90 percent 18-year-olds recalled seeing ads, compared about 50 percent 50-year-olds. About 75 percent 18-year-olds reported seeing anti-smoking ads. messages increase awareness about risks smoking, people trying cigarettes ads already formed positive images about smoking, report said. Matthew Myers, president Campaign Tobacco-Free Kids, called important finding. "Teen-agers responsive information about health risks about psychological view smoking 's fostered tobac marketing," said. report said young people misconceptions about risks smoking. example, said 63 percent young people incorrectly thought deaths year due drug alcohol abuse tobacco. questioned, about 80 percent smokers said thought smoking addictive, about 60 percent said thought quitting " easy possible people really try." &quo t; misunderstanding , encourages try cigarettes understanding 's easy quit," said Dan Romer, research director Annenberg Center. Romer said researchers considered exposure anti-smoking ads occurred 1999 earlier, means hard-hitting messages American Legacy Foundation part study. foundation set part tobacco settlement run anti-smoking pr ogram estimated cost $. . ads, disputing industry changed, narrated man talking electronic larynx. " legacy ads increase youth exposure effective counter-marketing sufficient response tobacco industry's $.24 annual marketing budget," Romer said. amount largest cigarette manufacturers spent advertising promotions 1999, according Federal Trade Comm ission. 22 percent increase 1998. Philip Morris Inc. spokesman Brendan McCormick said money went boosting -store promotions. added industry's advertising efforts scaled back result settlement. " visibility cigarette ads reduced," McCormick said. 268 1079458110 focus hand/eye coordination secondary level? firm believer lifetime fitness heart rate monitors assessment tools, aide students get individual programs high school physical education class. , also feel missing boat focus hand/eye coordination activties(.e., badminton, pickleball, table tennis, .). expecting thoughts. all expect students be lifetime wellness enthusiasts ? 269 1079458155 bore students death, expect be lifetime wellness enthusiasts? , agree . be missing boat didn't give tools physical fun, means teaching activities require eye-hand coordination require grace balance. favorite method staying fit shape leave , course, single minded teach anything monitoring heart, strength fat composition. 270 1079458187 agree totally contributors. continue develop skills students need participate exercise (albeit sport aerobics ) failing role PE educators. PE solely be about Health anymore be solely about sport dance. Furthermore, possible push students preoccupied weight heart rate monitoring .. -anxiety anything healthy. Plus, students long-term enjoyment exercise lifestyle include sports activity wrong . little goes long way! 271 1079458352 getting any responce question Middle School thought 'd see generate som High School responces just adopted State (Wyoming) Standards, Movement, Personal Social, Fitness plus Health Standards. teach Middle School, --, level. want just give --- curriculum. Health Teacher, PE teachers. quit calling Health-PE, call Wellness. schools doing grading, dealing Standards. Thanks time Jinx Tucker 272 1079458398 Jinx.. think problem questions broad, easy answer. quite sure Wyoming standards , looking method assessing students effort meet standards, trying figure integrate health PE program standards Wyoming. think be looking way assessing students. direct "Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12." fifteen activities beginners unit lessons get students standard performance conceptual development meets national standards. beginners unit concludes beginners performance based rubric realistic students use. based ,,,,. also written quiz goes unit. book accompanied CD ROM, edit almost lesson, rubric, chart quiz . allow adapt book needs knowing basics already . Hope helps. , ask again try best. , get idea talking about going www.humankinetics.com. sample pages sample skills rubric line. purchase book . 273 1079460365 PELINKS4U Section Editor Isobel Kleinman wrote following March 12 edition pelinks4u. After decades teaching Title IX forced maintain coed classes high school, feeling about conducting mixed classes grades 9th above changed. Mind , decade open mind thought anything possible. think coed classes high school level gross injustice. advantages. - . , couldn't tap . depended outside variables. example, control class resister. controlled school administrator computer. , fall, class lists distributed greatly skewed sex , try best accommodate groups. Admittedly, , minority hampered. instances , say flat , 'd give teaching COED classes. breath wonder, hasn't intent Title IX misinterpreted? leave room admit wrong. problems mine. readers come . Please, focus problem . Post forum thoughts possible solutions. Include name school, . way, see occurred classes year... joke. class register creates administrative gender inequity. imbalance girls boys, vice versa, grossly distorted minority seriously compromised. class 90% students sex? 90% girls? 90% boys? 70% 30% split significantly better? think. Post :-) 274 1079460426 middle school level years ago male position eliminated. All classes -ed male aide locker room help . aide hired year great. -ed classes . genders different levels maturity physically mentally. size classes attitude allow teaching. , "roll balls". continue try teach Physical Education - athletics recess. years class 8th graders 35 students -10 females. fair group. go back male female teacher, separate classes awhile get -ed games activities. 275 1079460738 "Good questions coed issues, be interesting read feel way . agree coed classes create problems vary according gender subject changes . females sports lead left , guys refuse pass skills little chance developing games environment strict controls imposed. Likewise Dance reversal true males feel emasculated effort present stimuli boys appreciate, sporting elements environment works , letting take skill (bowling action rowing action) repeating 3x changing rhythm/dimension/direction repeating again joining partner provide action/reaction sequences, allows concentrate feel comfortable eventually recognise rhythmical sequences akin dance performance. ignores female need aesthetic emotional stimuli. , important areas recognise minority majority sections be accomodated enjoyable learning experience. Protection minority group expense majority group solution . solution suggested earlier forum separate classes skill games environment already done use "varsity" teams allow skilled players compete different level. classromm skilled players learn great deal interacting better athletes pairing people different skill levels practise situation reduces competetive aspect allows concentrate improving action. Likewise dance environment interaction males females imperative success nurturing creative experience skilled dancer produce exciting ideas. answer? " 276 1079460819 hints about playing coed games, don't mean making ridiculous rules compensate, save web responsibility. admit trouble dealing classes 46 boys girls, 21 unathletic girls boys, 38 boys 12 girls, 24 girls boys. classes all given National School Excellence. gross imbalances be outlawed. COED legislation possible intended deal bad educational environment. 277 1079460871 -ed high school pe classes indoor soccer floor hockey activities. Things get little rough -ed. All activities -ed students choose activities basketball weight training. Offer individual dual activities tennis, archery, golf, rec. sports, volleyball softball (team sports). Hope helps. 278 1079460943 disappointed route coeducational Physical Education gone.. class class counselors throw extra students give "class". means tremendous unbalancing student's expense. trying alter problem creating physical education classes students choose activity period quarter ( period day quarter eguals semester). Hopefully offering class Rhythmics, attract students, male female choose class. planning doing all testing, stretching, conditioning team teaching fashion day -educational group. Hopefully, students know expectations activity sign accordingly.. starting curriculum fall 01. 279 1079461045 supervising student teachers years Secondary level. general, passes Secondary Physical Education travesty - area country. see guys just want show impress girls girls want anything create horror sweat. see teachers frustrated scene struggle program offerings. comparision, recall Secondary School physical education student taught high school physical education prior -ed requirements. know girls, boys far active see . believe primary goals get students participate participate high level energy. observations primarily -ed programs accomplish goal sad. 280 1079461116 taught -ed physical education years single gender (female) 22 years prior . -ed program ruined physical education program. offer activities keep boys interested active. Little regard given girls interested discipline problem doing totally . believe girls public school physical education programs totally lost Title . teach skills, spend all time disciplining, refereeing, supervising. feel -paid playground supervisor. displeasure job forcing early retirement-- year 'm ! tried get administrators see side dilemma, department head all males delighted discipline problems cut half. Luckily, class sizes kept equal boy/girl numbers activities square dance, bowling, step aerobics work fine. wish good old days..... 281 1079461161 excellent resource Carpenter, L., Acosta, V., Portman, P. & Nelson, S. (2000) Equity Gymnasium:Coeducational Physical Education-Finding Solutions Meeting Challenges. NAGWS 282 1079461227 Title IX served valuable service bringing girls athletics fore front supplying opportunities available Title IX. boys girls equal phyically be put sport activities. individual activity golf, men women tees placed location. Physical education classes be single gender exceptions dance individual type classes. cases -ed volleyball OK. , sport world, net height different boys girls. Unfortunately cases special rules be place boys girls compete level. equal intent, 'm sure, original language law. 283 1079461283 think coed classes value person teaching class wide variety educational tricks encourage all students. classes unbalanced modify lesson plans involve all students differing levels. teacher picks teams students. teams wide variety skill. doesn't matter student boy girl. playing team sports allow peer tutoring. teach team sports personal fitness problem coed classes, think fun enjoy challenges "motor morons" performing highly skilled. 284 1079461441 fact PE about "jobs," about educating individual bodies move effectively enjoyably. real world physical movement (.k..-sports, athletics, exercise physiology, medicine, psychology) realizes men women different physically. Women basketball leagues use smaller ball, men's volleyball leagues use higher net, . men socialize different women socialize , gender socializes different . say be separated--quite contrary. ways areas work . , assume all alike way, , , compete physical contests ludicrous. Imagine Pamela Sue Anderson going against, , anyone football basketball. Physically, get crushed, knew techniques employ. Bring children area, including recreational activities, sports facet physical education, require different approaches based gender differences, areas alike. , little boys little girls developmental needs be met socializing gender. , also, socialization needs be met integrating activities. insult saying teaching "physical education," genders be , "real world," competition involved, doing physical education. , confusing physical education organized recess, simply "play" education. philosophies , be professional accept variety profession. Patrick Milligan BYU 285 1079461480 agree Jeff Whittaker. get problems COED PE creating teams setting competition skill level. , doing , girls choose opt COED classes. times chance be , performance, leadership initiative pick . time return coed, ask stay , class boys. addition, advent COED classes COED teachers, PE curriculum changed dramatically. PE be just about sports, major areas dance almost disappeared. Girls ove . Guys hate . girls good sports, football weight training male dominated society enjoys, boys gracious. teacher dares teach dance, creative movement, competitive, environment happy place be. 286 1079461519 all, country supposed be taught be treated equal, female/male, black/white, situation. having -educational classes, start students wrong foot learning just opposite. Honestly experience physical education teacher, junior college heading direction opinion. personally see people split boy/girl physical education, be high skilled/low skilled. student different skill level different areas. Separating students solution, modifying games level putting students groups similar skill levels anything be learned. feel -educational classes continue be future also feel physical education program be ruined rid -educational idea. 287 1079461572 feel sensitive subject see arguments. , feel any class, divided , going be students "left " due different abilities. , feel about separating classes, about curriculum taught students. teacher needs be able recognize different ability levels, male female, adapt class benefit all students. understand social aspects play role students learn participate -ed classes, , feel sport education model help eliminate problems gives role team help build togetherness team work opposed individual concentration individual skill developed. also allow students see student's strengths, skill related . 288 1079461630 believe -ed classes be physical education classroom. -ed classroom males females benefit sports non-contact. example, sports volleyball, tennis, archery, softball, soccer, golf, badminton, bowling, ultimate Frisbee, swimming dance class. having genders interact, think males females equal opportunity develop participate equally physical education classroom. Sports involve accidental contact be separated genders better chance improve skills. sports may accidental contact females males shy away be incident contact present. reason feel be beneficial separate genders give student better chance enhance skills. 289 1079461700 wouldn't separate high low skilled students different classes separate boys girls? agree Jeff Whittaker's post -ed classes succeed proper rules protocols. want separate males females need learn work learn rest lives. physical education setting excellent place males females practice socializing interacting . eliminate opportunity students. 290 1079461768 crucial coeducational teaching setting. believe coeducation important interactions occurring classes valuable rest lives. program established stereotypes be reinforced strongly. gives students opportunity grow socially physically time. Coeducation also gives students opportunity interact appropriately members opposite sex. understand sexes develop different rates, classes containing males females separately may be beneficial physical domain student. Coeducational classes cover all aspects fully developed person today's world dealing opposite gender. 291 1079461814 taught physical education coed about 25 years. Class C school Northern NY. years ago classes large mix males females quite uneven, situation better ideal. girls hesitant participating boys. individuals alergic sweat. fairly traditional curriculum modify activities yearly. added strategies helped students reach state standards, be succesful, develop enthusiasm physical activity. incorporated sport education ideas activities. important factors having teacher all grouping- be skill drill activities small team games play. Factors consider grouping : skill level;past successful experiences class; type personality. be preplanned begins unit instruction. takes time, results worth . example, high skilled student isn't intense pairing lower skilled student successful strategy. All team games played small numbers team modified fields,courts, modified goals. soccer lacrosse, example, play across width field center line sideline. sideline cones spread . team goals be cones x feet apart depending sport. periods play may start girls score, time time. boys get general idea. After go anyone score, remind boys want go back girls score. drills leading games usually work pairs. encourage students give positive feedback help improve. remind students personal management skills respect,communication, collaboration,sportsmanship,cooperation,. large class games going , large game ball lot f students standing . 292 1079461856 dont problem -ed issue PE. problem class sizes. teaching 60+ students, hard address issues all encountering. Currently classes 35 average students 25 students discipline problems special education ( adapted PE), retained students. Thats tough class manage. be nice PE respected class student learning place, 'supervised recess', effect. number students class reduced, problems boy/girl classes also be reduced. 293 1079461913 believe -ed classes gives students opportunity interact appropriately members opposite sex. continue convey youth males females be split sex 't sex telling equal. believe Sport Education Model classroom help curriculum taught. give student role team help build teamwork individual concentration individual skill developed. agree Nicole Webb physical education setting excellent place males females practice socializing interacting . want eliminate opportunity students. 294 1079462736 Physical Education & Health Education Be Taught ? see primarily physical education teacher? health education teacher? ? students see ? principal peer teachers? limited explorations increasingly secondary physical educators also primary health education teachers. also teachers limited background school health curricula (save single class undergraduate program), experience effective classroom teaching strategies. know personal experience universities student teaching typically time physical education majors actually stand front classroom teach lesson health. times increased public scrutiny accountability tax dollars spent public education... vital Health Physical Education (HPE) be taught coordinated approach equal value placed subject area. fact, argue parents politicians support health education physical education came vote! encourage all secondary HPE teachers demand local college universities adopt coordinated approach preparing future teachers. Jon Poole PELINKS4U Secondary Section Editor 295 1079462833 disagree Jon about PE Health taught coordinated approach. Health subject area important unique. subjects certainly related similar messages need be sent Pe Health teacher. believe Health needs deal issues 't be dealt correctly large group sessions ( PE classes larger classes). coordinated approach turns students forced sit listen discuss issues importance self esteem, time management, stress management, substance abuse sexual issues. 296 1079462947 interesting area debate. New Zealand realatively new curriculum written curriculum subjects Health Physical Education aspects Home Economics. following approach - Healtha nd Physical Education distinct subjkects seperate identities be overlap topics contexts. discussed implications teachers. PErs teaching health want , background knowledge recognise be different approach. finding schools mangement timetacbling Physical Educator take Health - alwauys ideal situation. also excludes teachers want good health teachers. side tension purist Health teachers belive Physical Educators teach Health. debate continues. Personally - Physical Educator Health educator. 297 1079462981 late 70's mid 80's Health Physical Education taught . health teacher also Phys. Ed. teacher. good "P.E." teacher Health teacher, just say, Phys. Ed. classes. Gaining health knowledge vital young people today. increase unhealthy behaviors health risks young people take today phemonenal 's frightening think may . , 'm Health teacher supervisor Physical Education dept. High School. don't think Phys. Ed. teacher teach qualified teach Health, think colleges universities need focus preparing quality HEALTH teachers, college, order gain health knowledge top "School Health Education" degree program, enrolled nursing courses minored Physical Education. 'm Jon issue, encourage colleges universities area promote health education core subject area. Annette 300 1079465371 believe integrating physical education based previse class be real world, especially workplace. fact PE about "jobs," about educating individual bodies move effectively enjoyably. real world physical movement (.k..-sports, athletics, exercise physiology, medicine, psychology) realizes men women different physically. Women basketball leagues use smaller ball, men's volleyball leagues use higher net, . men socialize different women socialize , gender socializes different . say be separated--quite contrary. ways areas work . , assume all alike way, , , compete physical contests ludicrous. Imagine Pamela Sue Anderson going against, , anyone football basketball. Physically, get crushed, knew techniques employ. Bring children area, including recreational activities, sports facet physical education, require different approaches based gender differences, areas alike. , little boys little girls developmental needs be met socializing gender. , also, socialization needs be met integrating activities. insult saying teaching "physical education," genders be , "real world," competition involved, doing physical education. , confusing physical education organized recess, simply "play" education. philosophies , be professional accept variety profession. Patrick Milligan BYU 301 1079465415 Physical Education looked forward everyday High School. loved teacher, games played , way class set . class Monday Friday minutes. best part about class , separated males females. Monday Thursday males Friday -ed day integrating males females. think men women different physically , sports world recognizes also. any problem having -ed physical education class eighth grade. think reach high school issues come play males females class time. students go stage , start opposite sex. females may play hard males class. males may play hard females class. fair genders having classes combined everyday. day -ed physical education worked great high school. way fix problem physical education class set males females another gender . 302 1079465696 anyone use point scale daily Physical education grades ? any scale - rubric ? compare mine improve . Thanks. 303 1079465742 find "Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12" helpful. separate performance rubrics based grid system unit chapter - beginner, intermediate advanced units - 15 sports activities ( wrestling unit CD ROM included book). Hope enjoy feel free get back feedback . 304 1079465779 currently phys. ed. days/ week elementary school parent, see tremendous benefits kids. school board proposing reducing phys. ed. / days week, 's all school districts area . want write letter school board expressing displeasure , also supporting facts point (obvious, anyway) benefits daily PE? anyone help ? 305 1079465821 saw info Ms. Kleinman about physical education book: "Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12." immediately went order Amazon.com received e-mail saying longer available. went Barnes Noble got information. order book? really want obtain copy school begins middle August. believe be quite helpful . Thank anyone information. Feel free e-mail info. Also wanting add folk dance high school PE curriculum. Any info get started be appreciated. searching internet good CD video instruction use classes. get dances different countries. Thanks again. 306 1079465870 best way get Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12 order directly publisher's website, Humankinetics.com. book includes nice section dance, emphasizes folk dance grades, starts adding social dance mix grades get older. find progressions helpful need independent source dance instructions. Human Kinetics tons materials available needs far see, absolutely best site finding resources physical education. 307 1079465909 Thank response about book. just getting back check . find Books far live ordered . Thanks publisher's website, Humankinetics.com. anxious look . 308 1079465964 Humankinetics.com be required bookmark all new teachers. personally ordered $300 worth books site. book style activity list. love all! also website called Teachnology.com rubric generator. designed point rubric specific sports teach. understand correctly, rubrics supposed label kids letter grades inspire improvement. teach middle school use thumb icon scale. Thumbs , thumb / way thumbs sideways , thumbs sideways, thumbs / way thumbs sideways thumbs . work students, better numbers. walk give thumb activity day. feel keeps grading light students tend try harder understand difference thumbs . 309 1079466003 current teach -12 physical education. school district going accreditation visit state department education. areas job descriptions,physical education . written experience area, anyone send example know web site get idea process? 310 1079466041 teaching accreditation process, idea goes scenes. Suffice say, observation active class active teacher got rave reviews accreditors , need know . 311 1079466086 middle school time use grading system points. student dresses participates keep current grade. dress lose points. dress give 100% lose points. schools system grading allows students grade lower increase. system works classes 150 students 10 kids making "D"'s "F"'s. 312 1079466112 need help. anyone give professional position source grading pe. against making 50% grade just be dressing need convince merits skills testing, written test, . 313 1079466149 grade students point scale day. tell students chance earn points day. follows: . time, . Be prepared, . Exhibit appropriate behavior, . Participate appropriately. talk all students about items year know earning certain point day. worked nicely be fair . Hope helps. 314 1079466200 point/day grading system, excesive absences? 315 1079466265 excessive absences, allow students kind physical - work get points day. set standard works . usually tell students walk half mile kind written work. prefer physical work written, times person just coming back school quarter unable physical activity due doctors orders, want days . Hope helps. Oh, got grading system Barry Nofzinger email address barrynof@msn.com want ask about excessive absences. Hope helps 316 1079466297 recommend egual division participation (33%), knowledge (33%) skills (33%). district policy different arduous.... 65% participation, 10% skill, 10% knowledge, 15% fitness.... people follow . 317 1079466362 use breakdown PE grading (30%)participation, 20% attitude, 30% term assessment (written/practical skill exams), 10% attendance 10% uniform dressing. Written exams measured PE believe terminologies be clear students. Dressing also important student performance affected proper attire. Discipline behavior another area be measured PE. 329 1106942612 school PE progam doing celebrate "Heart Month"? Please post suggestions . 356 1107370936 addition posting. activities taught Jersey Shore Sr. High School (-12): Pickleball Soccer Golf Fitness Walking Tennis Archery Flag Football Volleyball Basic Swimming Lifeguard Training Badminton Aerobic Games Aquatic Fitness Square Dance Dance(lyrical jazz, hip-hop, point) Physical fitness WT training Basketball Aerobic Training Recreational games Advanced Volleyball Softball All coed! 388 1107919504 Hi. school received grant year Carol White PEP Program. already fitness based, selective program, busy adding new activities curriculum. new activities Snowboarding. bussing kids local ski hill providing instruction. anyone know schools snowboarding thier curriculum. just starting love learn . Thanks! 406 1108563088 interested hearing opinions experiences fitness tests part grading. 430 1109169546 Hi. system grading: 60% / 40% split 60% = 10% following; Effort, Uniform, Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Leadership, Behaviour. 40%= 10% Fitness, 10% Knowledge, 20% Skill Any comments 435 1109186526 use -point daily scale. determines ~75% total grade. point day determined dressed . don't change clothes, participate. go effort, attitude, attention, behavior, ... 25% total grade determined quizzes, tests, assignments. -point scale similar -point point going changing clothes. didn't fact kids change pass . nearly impossible -point scale. colleagues switched -point scale . 436 1109186841 Carolyn L. Duff (Duffc): far fitness tests, give fitness tests almost exclusively grade effort ('ll look improvement - respect hard 've worked improving skill level daily activities). don't feel 's fair grade kid strictly ability, giving 100% all time earn full points. screwing just going motions, earn partial zero credit. 've work high-level kids -skilled kids. thoughts/ideas? 444 1109255331 school expected teach Health PE. taught varies greatly teacher teacher. set curriculum text go . find searching web information. strongly advocate seperate health class. students dread health unit want be gym moving. 465 1109370110 sportsmanship ? actively teach sportsmanship students? ? part grade? Please share topic. 475 1109474223 students iep's 'option' presented opt pe? 476 1109474867 present grade 70% daily participation (10 points/day/ dress, effort, behavior), 20% skill (fitness testing, swim skills .), 10% cognitive (specific sport info/fitness info) 477 1109475144 grading fitness tests..........effort level achieved....... info previous posting.......any student dresses/participates daily ........ 'c' student skills, earn course. use Presidential rating 100%/National rating 90%, 80% leaway ...... 548 1111381204 anyone information, websites curriculum Multicultural Games? looking information ready use format games influenced culture culture influenced games 30 minute presentation group 100 students 552 1111496869 documented medical reason physical education. Physical Education students IEP just important any student. also write modifications need be accomodate student IEP. example, students take modified test / tests read . also peer paraprofessional helper IEP'd modification. Hope helps. 577 1112287504 suspected student(s) drug use (/ abuse), use involves legal --counter substances? , gotten involved? Please tell . 633 1115322943 Steve talking about legal otc drugs ? 've little experience kids smoking weed class. couple occaisions alcohol. Anyway, hope 'm answering question didn't ask... 've taught strong school districts 24 years teaching / coaching. students tell -10% student body gets high daily, school day. know almost teaches believes tell smell, see glazed eyes, detect paranoid behavior, . truth kids don't smoke pot methods 60-s 70's. almost smell . little eye drop piece gum 'm pretty sure couldn't catch taken hit / hitter parking lot. people easy catch rookies get, " high" actually smoked car smell lingers, rookie mistake... feel know certain, escort student main office explain administrator. option 'm quite certain administrator tell smell see sign undeniable. resulted couple suspensions. AP's 've delt called police parents. suspect, know shadow doubt, . tell class reason believe came class high. smell see anything leads believe come class high, going take office call parents police. 'm attempting "stoners" know little insight teachers. think worked . Unfortunately 'm sure 've missed cases. 634 1115323503 love play pocket billiards. (Pool) any teach billiards class? Also 've looking college credit (graduate level) billiards. 've Illinois State. live Colorado, probably going happen. Anyway, any information about college classes about current billiard classes teaching be appreciated. 637 1115412151 Tough situation. 'm surprised habitually disruptive student wouldn't be little intimidated threat drug testing/law enforcement involvement single time thought about coming class stoned. 'd document tighten screws kid decision get get ... Just opinion, think times cut bait realize 't save all . give little time deal actually wants pull head "Chronic" habit long . 're dealing student , 're dealing incredible waste 's time. Sorry, 's just way see . 717 1122750705 Golf (inside) physical education— be done, value be students? help meet physical education goals objectives? frame experience terms school’s state’s parent’s requirements expectations? about ’s ability link core subjects school—math, science, social studies, English? ’d hear all, play game don’t, regarding value teaching golf. ….….….( big ’s) be pulled , be impact? 721 1122929147 teach high school level golf definitely units teach. teach all major skills - putting, driving, approach shots, . teach inside mats plastic balls teach outside. show video clips tournaments events going season, allowing students analyze play highest level. Part unit build miniature golf course equipment closet. weatheror time permits, trip driving range mini-golf question. popular lifetime sport, really looking integrate subjects, look terms giving students another opportunity try , stick life. Parents generally supportive, find students enjoy . say 're considering , go ! 722 1123213706 Hello all, new site posted previous message along lines, got response anyone ( didn't post correctly). teach classes P.E. year small, public charter school. small cafeteria, basketball court sleeves set asphalt court also be volleyball, huge asphalt parking lot. little equipment ( basketballs volleyballs--- ). be ordering equipment soon ( fairly limited budget), wondering anyone ideas best use budget, considering facilities 'll be . also trying figure best use class time: meets Mondays 30 minutes (minimum days Monday collaboration), class meet daily 55 minutes rest week, class meet block schedule 110 minutes Tuesdays Thursdays. Regardless space, equipment, budget limitations, excited about teaching P.E. ( year teaching, year P.E.---just got credential summer), hope truly help students find enjoyment active ( hopefully find value eating better). Any ideas anyone give maximize time students be GREATLY appreciated. (, way, anyone experience Project Adventure, love hear about use , .) 723 1123300958 Becky: won't describe PA activities; plenty books available knowledgable . say , key PA set activity debrief. PA consists problem solving/group -operative activities. Describe simple terms, problem be solved give kids number parameters possible, use imagination develop group dynamic solve problem. Spider Web ( activities) kids pass web stretch cords, different sizes shapes, differing heights. All told . safety student paramount, . passers catchers . anyone team touched web any time, group start . gave time limit, , asked long thought take get all +/-, web. time, group sit take couple minutes debrief analyze successful . Discussions , , quite animated, require all group members comment sort. kids enjoyed all aspects PA able invent new activities also kids invent alter activities. greast creators lots imagination evident. activities , PA opposed -op games, defining problem be solved letting kids decide worked ( didn't) great developing group cohesiveness. Joe Herzog 726 1123993352 teach small school student body about 210 students. caught kids baggies marijuana sent principal called cops. bad drug problem community dealers gets done. Cocaine Oxycontin pills easier come pack beer. wants get involved days drug dealers rights damn know rights. result students lack motivation due habits....late night parties drugging drinking...sleeping class attending all. don't know parents , doing kids doing. wish judges guts take S*#@ outta . sad frustrating trying teach kid potential hungover abusing drugs smoking crack. get involved suspect high cracked . year kid hooked cough medicine.. drinking stuff bathrooms. custodian empty bottles. turn away students drugs, accepting behavior ignoring . 736 1124675026 know Iam late discussion. high school went pass/fail numerical grading. attempt giving numerical grade similar posted . couple changes include 50% attendance 25% portfolio & assessments (written skills) 25% effort/ participation effort/participation based teacher observation. include changing issue effort grade. student change, get full credit day. large number students repeating, refused participate, changing issu. classes mixed grades students repeating. hope students pass ( low grades, pass ). 748 1125003240 topic Coaching & Sports read " good coach"? thought new topic " good teacher?" 751 1125011450 's good question, answers . mind, feel good teacher person truly loves children believes matter , succeed. qualities good teacher : respect all times, compassion, trustworthy, genuine, open, honest. afraid put show human show emotions. 752 1125031486 "Good teacher" pretty all encompasing term. assumption all good teachers care about all children, special needs physically academically gifted. Certainly lends all things Christine listed. also means individual creative, communicative, sharing, curious, willing investigate, open minded, willing be good listener talker. good teacher willing afraid ruffle feathers; stand betterment teaching conditions/faciities , items better learning atmosphere children all care about. means willing take chances. good teacher.... exceptional teacher means going immediate confines class room children responsible. means getting outside world, variety ways trying improve all aspects influence quality teaching conditions teach. 's heck job, rewards sides coin indescribable. 754 1125170663 don't problem -education classes regards. boys bring dynamic class don't all girl class. also restructure emphasis curriculum include fitness activites gender bias. believe group -ed classes benefit athletic girl. holds back athletic boy. non- athletic boy embarrassed boys better , girls better . non-athletic girl left . just stand talk game know touch ball 's accident rules modified include ( girl touch ball score). change curriculum. fitness era teaching fitness concepts lifetime fitness attitudes be taught emphasized. - ed classes may be stay. 756 1125279352 child's p.e. class mandatory swimming, take deathly afraid swimming. went schedule councilor told take class. ? thanks time. 757 1125318963 Hi Jess! certainly understand be little apprehensive about scheduling swimming, especially afraid swim. Please correct 'm wrong, gather , know swim. PE instructor, also department leader, encounter problem . rationale requiring swimming PE class school (including electives) swimming unit. , feel extremely important know students fundamentals necessary unit. students afraid take course know swim, fear reaction classmates teacher. take Red Cross levels teach swim. classmates supportive, work , making potentially scary situation rewarding student. speaking parents, ask talk child attempt ease fear about program, . student leaders meet apprehensive students take pool see , talk about past experiences, foster mentoring relationship. 're really unsure situation, call PE instructors. know program best be able tell need know order best decision student. Good luck, great school year. 760 1125333556 Hi Jess, child deathly afraid swimming exactly take swimming. elementary school take students high school pool swimming classes. students unable swim, learned be comfortable water learned skills help save needed use . actually perform skills, see taught . students supportive non swimming students offer be buddy helper. interestiing observation students pool, students comfortable water back yard pools, swimming skills swimming survival skills. suggest speak teachers be working child express concerns fears. importantly, try be positively supportive child swimming! Check swimming days try positively reinforce progress. 819 1128396138 move mother Russia. Russia ( live siberia near coast "arctic ocean" call Amerika) impossible keeping swimming pool weather cold . Pool freeze physical education good government funded school system. 823 1128440982 high school career, vaguely introduced sport golf. college PE major, wish instruction . Golf sport people participate all lives enjoyable . Golf also sport familes enjoy . definatly consider including golf physical education unit. positive fun way teach lifetime activities. 852 1129121456 high school block scheduling basically sees students 85 minutes days. grading system completely linked NYS Learning Standards. really worked . placed link grading page web site: http://www.brockportwebsite.com/bcsd/departs/physe d/physical_education_grading.htm Basically, system broken following categories: NYS Learning Standards 2a, 2b & 2c graded daily worth 40% grade NYS Learning Standard 1a (skill) worth 32% grade NYS Learning Standards 1a, 2b, 3a & 3b (skill strategy implementation) 12% grade NYS Learning Standards 1b, 3a, 3b & 3c (cognitive assessment) worth 16% grade. Any students absent required class(s) . don't, lose points. students classes - also schoolwide attendance policy student present class minimum 85% classes year, audit recieve credit, regardless grade! 856 1129136341 Hi Jess know all telling swim, seen girl's afraid swimming attempt get water after forced( grade). shaking going nervous breakdown. mother came day asked alternative assignment wouldn't grade lowered. instance, seen girl reacted, wanted learn swim wasn't going happen, nervous about , worried . Just suggestion teacher gave student packet swimming scenarios child situation. interesting read came help afraid water. 858 1129170268 Suggestions please! weeks be having week unit group gym group weight room. Due changes staff's schedules number sections teachers numbers close 90. gym regular size gym - just slightly larger full size basketball court, weight room mid-size, , adjoining "wrestling room" - connected garage door. units be badminton gym weight training room. curriculum originally designed wk units groups switch activities. problem badminton unit- room courts gym. doubles eventually played scorekeepers official court, reduced score rotation involving partners - accounts 36 people actively involved. anyone suggestions be done approx. students keep safely & actively involved? Right set girls badminton wks boys weight room, switch. Another problem number girls ranges high 30's low 40's groups boys be about 20-25 (about 45-50 total combined). Any ideas all work? collegues loss ideas- concern safety don't believe be done safely. thought solve space concerns weight room - create another teaching station wrestling room, staying curriculum making free weights, stability ball, medicine ball, ladders section. good portion curriculum -ed choice. Any suggestions be appreciated. 875 1129634801 Jess, think important child learn swim earlier better. use teach swimming K-12 district students afraid water just son. Alot suggestions given great. teaching assistant work - - students students willing help . may take awhile son get fear be patient supportive. may also help use community resources (YMCA swim lessons). Swimming definately activity learn Phys Ed classes, takes alot time practice! importantly, know son be faced water emergency; important knows swim help . 912 1129912873 wondering anyone any ideas motivate students want particpate activities? activity enjoyable student take part try? 933 1130375949 American Academy Pediatrics recommend teaching young children swim. uncertain , community level, knowing swim decreases risk drowning. study Holland learned swim age 12 doubled risk melanoma. References American Academy Pediatrics Policy Statement (2000) Smimming programs infants toddlers. Pediatrics 105: 868-870 Editorial (2003) Prevention drowning. Pediatrics 112: 440-445 Brenner RA, Saleja G Smith GS (2003)Swimming lessons, swimming ability risk drowning. Injury Control Safety Promotion10: 211-215 Nelemann PJ, Rampen FH, Groenendal H, Kiemeney LA, Ruiter DJ Verbeek AL (1994) Swimming risk cutaneous melanoma. J Melanoma Res : 281-286 D Peter Birkett MD Copeland Drive Suffern New York 10901 Telephone 845-357-8088 Fax 845-357-8099 Email dpb1@columbia.edu 942 1130518625 recommending, Dr. Birkett? pediatrician? causes melanoma? Exposure water? 943 1130542749 recommendations American Academy Pediatrics related teaching swimming toddlers babies. against . wasn’t making any recommendations . usually considered, epidemiological data, exposure body sunlight main causative factor melanoma. explain link swimming. Nelemann et al, paper cited, suggest chlorine swimming pools factor, generally accepted. 964 1130865284 agree above. 'm finding 's fine line walk teaching all cognitive aspects required know order understand lifetime exerciser good thing just playing game sport give students great workout day. find hard get cognitive piece decent amount meaningfun activity squeezed 40-45 minute class. think 'll get credibility colleagues add cognitive piece. 'm having hard time justifying high school classes teaching team sports good thing. 'd stick weight training, yoga/pilates, racquet sports, walking, . smaller classes, 10-15, upper school classes. anyone any suggestions activities? 965 1130865537 sort activity? student's strengths/weaknesses? Class size? 970 1130884565 currently PE major, introduced concept teaching golf PE class. high school, main focus traditional team sports, reports show people continue sports life. continue teach activites activities, golf, students be continue completing high school? think golf, leisure activies need be included Physical Education. introducing students golf modified form ( suggested above, mats plastic balls), giving taste enjoyable activity, people participate life. 980 1130944889 anyone incorporating fly fishing aquatics/outdoor programs? , kinds lessons teaching? 986 1130987328 Sportsmanship player able maintain focus game. Helping person fall . Telling nice shot good move . keeping mouth shut another player talks trash role modal young players. recommend teaching sportsmanship recommend going good sportsmanship students players punishing obtain good sportsmanship. 987 1130987757 suggestion motivation students be heart rate monitors. Use heart rate monitors access . stay heart rate certain time. All give game sort basketball, hockey, football, average time playing game cut half use motivation. Give points staying heart rate zone 15 minutes 30 minute period active. 997 1131047384 think golf be included Physical Education. teach new skills students experienced . also great example lifetime activity. new trend teaching activities, also agree , strongly believe golf be plus PE setting. 998 1131047710 think child stay swimming course. good learn new skills, especially important water. personal note , grandmother learned swim child day go near water bathing. child gets comfortable pool be fine. 999 1131048057 feel sportsmanship team player, encouraging , active role leaderships positions, putting participants . good sportsmanship skills, don't think be taught easily. Mabey go students players definatly encourage all times. 1000 1131048287 heard teachers incorporate self defense lessons course. school thing. , wondering anyone opinion. self defense be taught public school setting, , be martial arts, boxing...? Any info opionions be greatly appriciated. Thank . 1003 1131048537 currently student college, seeking degree PE. course learning different activities golf, bowling, bocce, croquet. new trend teaching activites be enjoyed life, sports be included high school setting? think fun, students be bored want active competitive. Any opinions? 1009 1131051583 focus physical education classes be shifted team sports lifetime leisure activities? known fact children get older opportunities be involved team sports focus physical education classes based activities? 1013 1131051798 Hey all, student teacher Ireland Ireland martial arts self defense part school curriculum. question part curriculum United States shouldn't be? firmly believe love hear 's views matter. Looking forward hearing all, Maria Moriarty 1036 1131333199 Im Irish student studying America semester intrigued hear child left act. fairly ignorant fact happen big place America wondering specific regulations government put place PE curriculum all children pupils... wondering government assesses see standards high kids low depending resourses available schools... put practice. appreciate any information .. thank Aoife Lynskey 1037 1131333422 foreign student Ireland studying America wondering think pupils/schools react introduction foreign sport instance Hurling(Irish sport similar hockey baseball) know americans played sports be able pick game quickly,providing course Hurling sticks provided (almost hockey stick).. think be good idea introduce different cultural sports PE class pupils aware different games cultural sports... Ireland taken American football really enjoy time share native sport , any ideas be greatly appreciated.. Thank Aoife Lynskey 1055 1131499838 Irish student currently studying United States. couple weeks University shocked elitist attitude all varsity sports. extremely difficult play sports intermediate level. lack opportunity be quite disheartening average student. wondering "elitist" attitude present High School level extent? finally effected particpation physical education. After all, main goal any physical education program participation. Any comments suggestions be welcomed. Thanks, Patrick 1067 1131513703 Effectively motivating pupils difficult task, especially large class sizes. best methods , just sit pupils ask feedback suggestions. aware participate, hopefully suggest activities interested . Give pupils "control" apart learning process. instill motivation right across class. hope suggestions be use. 1085 1131582818 Hi , personally love introduced foreign/new sport kid, know thats exactly way any kid probably react today. cost equipment ( need any )may turn school especially school specific resourses. be worth looking grant. think mention culture history sport may turn little best luck any way.. 1102 1131640533 students injured aloud participate class somethings just sitting . 1109 1131649148 think sports countries be great edition any pe class. 's good way learn new sports, fun active 1118 1131923973 ask parents send participation tolerance excuses minor issues. parents asked Dr write medical excuses allowing students participate activities put injured area jeapordy. example, student broken arm use air step walk heart rate monitor area activity. Cup Stacking, journal writing, writing drawing computer things. sport articles read questions answer. elementary level students. 1130 1132184503 Washinton State Require credits ( years) health fitness graduation. district requires all freshman complete credit. , option receive credit outside activity-- school athletics-- available. QUESTION.. options available districts/schools? any. 1134 1132255051 district examining use "legal" performancing substances ( w/o hormone enhancements) looking policies/procedures combat issue. anyone thoughts? 1135 1132255347 Anyone ideas - work high schol students? schools students come -15 minute jogging sessions class period. Lots objections students parents. 1136 1132263871 Elementary PE supervisor Shelby County System wanting go E-excellent, G,S ,B,C,D grades. see students hour week. anyone know find studies show against giving letter grades k-5th grade students 1137 1132265683 teach elementary level present basic concepts golf putting pitching. all inside rug mats, foam style ball, golf ball line golf clubs. fifth grade classes really enjoyed activity. 1144 1132700965 member department interested starting PE class designed athletes works conditioning, strenght training, agility training. boys basketball coach thinks PE classes beneficial athletes. opion hear think. Please share thoughts pro con class nature. 1146 1132768312 Physical education classes - be- different athletic programs. Classes offer variety courses empower students select physical activities lead lifelong particiaption. active participation strive develop physically educated individuals skills, knowledge, appreciation confidence participate enjoy wide variety activities lifetime. programs critical development maintenance good health. Athletic programs also critical component high school programs. , present comprehensive program designed promote future leisure pursuits healthy lifestyle. 1147 1132768621 district presents option second year students pass fitness test along written documentation part recreational activity outside school--non-athletic program. test taken twice-- year documentation provided twice. After year receive credit. 1159 1133360322 currently researching gender issues P.E dissertation. work K.S currently teach lessons incorporating genders. agree females males be taught seperately secondary age, think apply children aged 11? real interest area investigation children's perceptions gender appropriate sport. secondary school certainly clear idea sport girls boys partake . think starts educators anything challenge views? Surely poses huge limitations children young adults. 't girl comfortably join boys playing football, boys game netball? Please tell think about children's perceptions gender appropriate sport limitations creates sports partake . 1172 1133798879 students combination physical activity written assignment. missed instruction practice skills fitness 30 minute = time school days week--teaachers be building 40 minutes classes works . Kids sign day able come-- be weeks absence. gym set activity teaching--badmitton, volleyball, . take part game skill activity just. kid play game work skills. session finishes minute jog. happy set-. Just any class reflects missed simply making time. 1175 1133918770 understand intention coach. all want atheletes be able compete maximal potential. dedicate meeting goal personnaly training athletes season assigning duty ,... p.e. department. physical educators state mandated issues be concerned about donate entire class period training students specifically sports. Hopefully provide sound practices classes enable student athletes train effectively time. educator spends day weight room, think students classes meeting state mandates time continually improving technique strength gains. contend physical educator's role teach just train coach. opinion basketball coach understand purpose physical education. 1176 1133918869 understand intention coach. all want atheletes be able compete maximal potential. dedicate meeting goal personally training athletes season assigning duty ,... p.e. department. physical educators state mandated issues be concerned about donate entire class period training students specifically sports. Hopefully provide sound practices classes enable student athletes train effectively time. educator spends day weight room, think students classes meeting state mandates time continually improving technique strength gains. contend physical educator's role teach just train coach. opinion basketball coach understand purpose physical education. 1180 1134503626 Hi, 'm currently third year student PE degree England. 'm writing disertation moment wondering answer questions . Basically need background information curriculum PE. Basically national curriculum outlines sports be included, hours be included week pupils graded. wondering American schools. anyone provide any information 'd be appreciated. contact purplejo.t21@btinternet.com 1190 1134788855 Barb sounds teacher be talking AD hire strenth & conditioning coach. Physical Education courses involve lot just making better athletes. fact specialize non-athlete getting move teaching . 1194 1135288963 anyone skiing curriculuum ? trying justify benefits standards - anyone done ? trying reinvent wheel. 'm also looking any helpful worksheets use high school students. 1211 1136314517 currently 10th year teaching secondary physical education. seen different grading scales needs, large classes, following breakdown works fairly wellextra credit offered various times semester remains unannounced available) 30% dress 30% participation 20% written 20% skills ( include fitness testing) receives lower 'C' try skills test. imporve attempts. school wears PE uniforms, require wear day. Non dressed students tend be task , current fashion trends, unable perform certain assigned tasks. love non dressers participate physical activity, works new school. laps, stations, written assessments days activities, . Any assistance be helpful. 1268 1138109601 Thought offer coaches perspective. coach small rural school. Weight training condiditioning season essential help kids be competitive sports. , compete kids' time. athlete's PE class allows give kids time need weight room. reduces pressure size room amount equipment. school budget additional staff member. PE class be beneficial ? 1269 1138227760 've just begun secondary student teaching. Monday /30, 'm going teach Darts classes Weight Room. anyone any suggestions ? importantly, weight room. Please know asap start writing lesson plans. Thanks, Jaime 1295 1138754308 Hi. current physical education major. high school different surgeries knee really didn't get participate . crutches, phys. ed. teacher walk gym. couldn't put any weight leg, teacher read various sport articles answer questions . don't believe worksheets efficient way grade . think teacher thought better involved type physical activity. 1296 1138755000 Hi. wondering lesson skiing snowboarding, teach ? take students local ski resort be dangerous wonder wasn't local resort? simply show video? Please give ideas. Thanks. 1303 1138953501 Head Dept. large mixed seconday school (1200 students). also encounter problems... kids PE short/long term problems. Unfortunately access treadmills lifecycles. teaching swimming, female colleagues 50% girls '' periods. anyone any good resources use students participate? students? 1304 1138954379 done similar lessons groups anything mat hula hoops, benches . told work cross 'river' middle gym falling . keep feet floor stepping benches, hoops allow use. important thing safety group. second important thing course, get across team! great split group boys girls watch boys tend blunder things, shouting following boys shouts loudest - girls tend take measured approach usually slower 'responsible' groups safety. Great fun! given story line, journey... easy tasks gets harder. finished group having 'carry' transport wounded member group - move be carried across river. Cool!!! 1315 1139262532 verge student teaching, interesting Challenge Ed. 'm wondering popular Challenge Ed. really . average schools think provide challenge ed curriculum? 've worked middle school kids really enjoy challenge ed. work secondary level? 1323 1139290974 's problem dodgeball? game be played high school level gym class? 1341 1139447943 believe important educators continue teach grade cognitive aspects Physical Education Health. need just simply grade sport rules, need ask questions issues Fitness Health. created final exam PE ninth grade focused Target Heart Rate, components fitness, Physical Activity Pyramid, Weight Lifting, Aerobic vs. Anaerobic exercise, . believe students suprised final PE , realized learned class. successful, continue give tests . 1365 1139968230 middle school students injuries help class. help locker room locker problems students needed borrow clothes. students forget clothes required dress. clothing closet "check" clothes return. Students injured help check clothes . also help handing collecting equipment, attendance, . , participating, helping classroom, teacher aid. injury minor, parent note, try call parent see , anything. 1372 1140126754 purchased snowboards HS year PEP grant. second year going . received training local ski center. students bussed small ski hill (complete old fashioned rope tow). ski hill ski patrol lift person hand. go hill take full 85 minute class complete "dry-land" instruction, includes skating, ground manouvers & equipment care. hill, teach toe/heel slides, weight dirtribution, sliding, stopping advanced students, heel toe turns. information website, www.brockportpe.org = click High School link! 1374 1140127543 High School, students participate placed adaptive teacher ( adaptive teacher available period long short term medicals students require year long APE). APE teacher, program modified meet individual needs. written note, doctor allow complete modified program, student complete article reviews. put articles go along lesson teach. article be read summarized form created. form graded rubric provide students. way, physically participate, gain cognitive aspects activity. 1381 1140186012 fabulous opportunity students great way educate students community resources! share details about program? Brockport sounds progressive 's thinking! 1383 1140207113 Thanks complement. schools approach physical education progressive. offer elective program school, runs 85minute block schedule ( necessity type activities offer students). Students Brockport complete different activities school year addition fitness dance, all students mandated participate . began "quest" snowboarding/skiing years ago. progressive program trying involve students lifetime activities possible, also wanted take full advantage community resources. fortunate local facility (Northampton Park) close tossing idea downhill ski instruction years. surveyed students greater interest Snowboarding. Snowboarding also time effective PE class. years, offered snowboarding, , received clearance Swain Ski Center ( maintains Northampton ski hill) also use ski rentals year. amazing popular activity . kids absolutely love ( snowboarded )! planning trips go snowboarding February break. take students community quite . Mountain biking, bus students Erie Canal take mile round trip ride water falls Holley, NY. cross-country skiing, take advantage wooded trails fields SUNY Brockport campus. Inline skaters use various paths campus. bus kids Brockport Bowl bowling. also teach ice skating, ice rink SUNY Brockport. golf unit bus students local driving range, finally, snowboarding Northampton Park. Again, 85-minute block schedule allows time complete activities. be difficult traditional schedule. fortunate, incredibly supportive administration allotted $20,000 field trip money HS PE program -campus activities! money addition equipment budget. 1388 1140395356 Physical Education teacher taught swimming people ages -30 Special Olympics swim coach. instructed people began swim lessons petrified water. students put face water nose began. student best get / private swim lessons. instructor slowly get use water, possible lifejacket . PE teacher be nice instruct student after school. any swim instruction student missing lifelong physical activity, recreational opportunity friends, may feel safe going boat water. try get child swim. just cant get fear, after doing , PE teacher think alternative assessment. 1434 1141350378 believe be good idea combine Health Physical Education, hour block time, teacher certified areas. took Healthy Lifestyles class college set , thought be beneficial High school. hour classroom learning about Target Heart Rate, metabolism, . hour, gym getting great workout related lesson. ideal situation, keep Health PE seperate. believe subject needs substantial amount time teach. 1805 1143853608 Hi Jess, physical education major, aquatics minor, SRU, totally understand coming . may best thing be take swimming 's young terrified, overcome fear instructor good! good instructor pay attention , soothe fears, push slightly just encourage . be better life knowing swim, day saving need. Private swim lessons be better option, give son better chance trusting instructor. Learning swim process, comfortable water able swim, 'm sure love . Hope helped! 1812 1143953982 physical education class feel important beneficial students, fun competition? 1813 1143954139 anyone teach wrestling physical education? 1818 1144026552 understand swimming part all PE curriculums nationwide. highschool taught swimming 7th grade. question best age/grade teach swimming fundamentals? happens student taken previous lessons isn't level feel comfortable class? 1825 1144090531 schools PE option, option students pass , dont idea . wondering ways teachers get across students concept PE important class, really take advantage oppurtunity? 1826 1144090770 student develops different level, appriate student may be another. , mind, wondering go about making lessons developmentally appropiate class? 1841 1144101590 Val: operate concept children any given class, be 4th grade 7th grade be relatively close development, structure class based standards level, 'll be fairly solid ground. process evaluating child observational evaluation attitudes skills written dialog allowing student express ideas opinions activity. process find child ahead norm, talk counselor parent define reason input ( based expertise) devise individual plan offshoot general class plan. may be simple giving child leadership role class giving child opportunities observe class functions particular activity. sports analogy be "6th man" analogy. players better coming bench after having chance view ebb flow game. child specific deficiencies need disection inorder find best solution child, be Brain Gym activities, opportunities write log self evaluation . be necessary bring adaptive specialist. Joe Herzog 1843 1144102606 Val: "optional" situation times crucial element curriculum . Kids lot skill socially developed put standards "sports based" model PE. lot kids skilled get put non- competitive activities. curriculum based individual dual activities, aerobics, power walking, jogging, skating, jump rope, strength training, form outdoor education, . interest "non-interested." program method informing kids about value activity good health preventing illness, overweight, . Also, showing basic research about active helps academic studies given. advantage physical education wide variety activities available all promote fitness good health, relatively easy find new exciting things real interest kids. dropped all team sports ( Ultimate Frisbee) added joined units Fencing, Fly Fishing, Proj. Adven. Games, Movement Agility Plyometrics, golf, skiing, dance . Kids got fit really enjoyed things didn't need ball type things work. part fit curriculum needs interests kids think 'll find greater levels participation. Secondly, parents know offering student directed activities. parents came "old PE" 'nt supportive. know times changed quality education offering children vastly improved real meaning purpose lives. Joe Herzog 1845 1144103383 Cory: Fun competition mutually exclusive, different kinds competition. term "fun" lends play unstructured activity, purpose prefer term "enjoyable." valuable type competition internal/self directed. Teaching skills student measure see improvement prime motivator. Constantly pitting kids against win-lose games far value. say game winner/loser appropriate, older kids offered situations kids option "competitive", "active" "skill based" games. took time learn 'm competitive person. -operative games Project Adventure, SPARK offer best worlds, enjoyment competition group based child singled failure, inept, unskilled. also help develop critical thinking process. Individual dual activities allow kids be internally competitive, set goals see realistic fashion. goal, , challenge kids encourage challenge bigger better things. job help understand realistic short term long term, show various methods reaching goals. Joe Herzog 1864 1144112773 anyone know find funding building highschool fitness center treadmills weight equipment? 1873 1144114014 high school choices 10th grade about PE course went . class designed just athletes. class lifting running. athlete school enjoyed class. problem about athletes. main example local hockey team school, lot players went school. students take class sport recognized schoool. think going create program sections athletes sections regular students. give chance take enjoy benefits. 1874 1144114042 believe Fitness Education good class take Dr. Nichols Joe. believe talked about different grants get necessary funding. think Carol White "PEP" Grant. 1882 1144115547 also PE major seeking degree, think high school be good idea get students learn about lifetime activities. know learning stuff college , definetly wish learned high school. also think activities give students, just super athletic ones, chance shine . 1914 1144130439 Stephanie: 's good thinking part. Curriculum be designed maximum number students, (just) physically gifted. Knowing feel about high school experience, 'm sure provide students improved meaningful curriculum. Jeremy: Lifetime activities include power walking (get pedometer), aquatics, dance, cycling, skating, skiing, aerobics various types, martial arts various types, outdoor education (geo-cashing, orienteering, camping, hunting fishing, snow shoeing, skiing, cross country skiing .) exciting enjoyable activities kids continue participate years. 'S shoudl be teaching students. teach team sport, offer competitive side levels: want enjoy elevated levels competition, prefer mid-range semi-compitive experience prefer spend time developing skills playing individual contests (horse, world, .) teaching address developmental social levels all students. Takes time planning, reaches all kids job lot interesting enjoyable. be best teacher possible, continue learn day 're job, right day. be doing ? Joe Herzog, Fresno Unified 1965-2006 1937 1144168804 about years experience lifting weights. think good rule thumb follow younger students , similar exercises chosen be. example, advanced lifter probably squats barbell. easily be modified doing squats lightweight dumbbells. easier safer students. important thing remember safety. Lifting be dangerous proper spotting lifting techniques be stressed unit. 1979 1144472312 experience -ed classes positive. career, taught boys PE, girls PE -ed PE far best, enjoyable successful. plus entire department sold concept. believed sexes brought unique class. also took time take day split "parental discussions." talked about benefits having boys girls talked about differences; , general boys stsronger faster, girls tended bring high levels hand eye -ordination good manipulatives juggling. girls tended be patient problem solvers. quite specific about behaviors expected acceptable unacceptable. also talked about behaviors/treatment expected physically challenged kids. started year activites amenable sexes working , Project Adventure related activities. Planning be specific, focused took lot planning time -operation staff, work. Results: dressed 99% kids 99% time. Despite lowest socio-economic part town, "toughest" kids town, fitness scores best Fresno, explusion/suspension rate went worst best, daily attndance rate. high school teaching time, difficult, due fact department largely divided. part women's side hard working tried be creative possible classes ran 70's. men thing year after year tried fit square pegs round holes wondered kids didn't PE, didn't dress skipped . -ed PE presents interesting challenges. 'm sure situations be better served boys girls seperate classes, thing said "academic" classes, think be different, really . takes work, classes. Lead example. open minded continue learn, 'll find new avenues teaching techniques be right -ed situation. 1985 1144791379 say hudge advocate -ed PE... 's done right. High School teach (Brockport High School Upstate New York) figured system works basically 100% -ed. key selective program. Students ( about ,500 ) able choose activities take give choice includes type team sport. curriculum focused team sports all, students (boy girl) particular interest. example, offer class basketball, boys sign , open girls signing . girls sign choice be . flip side, boys really entire team sport thing alternatives . say choice key, . class dance, class require ALL students take. kids all love 100% participation. Ballroom dance boys girls partner . awesome about . know different type situation, say work opportunity try ... may take anxiety people feel -ed. www.brockportpe.org 1986 1144791719 Carol M. White PEP grant good place start. Another alternative Capital Improvement Projects. School districts participate programs complete upgrades schools. Fitness centers be included . takes backing school board district administration be voted tax payers. district opened brand new state art fitness center program. works basically grant government governement takes burdan taxpayers ( 80% districts). www.brockportpe.org 1991 1144932469 high school graded dressed class day. future Physical Education teacher single way assessment unreasonable. curious see assess assessed high school setting? 1994 1144963483 Bryan - High School grading system complex completely linked New York State Learning Standards. Basically, broken categories Skill, Strategy Implementation Skill, Participation/social Responsibility Cognitive knowledge. complete system ( long write forum) website - www.brockportpe.org - Click High School Link, grading link! Hope helps. 2010 1145533972 . Thanks help! 2011 1145541393 class, 've going Title IX affects Physical Education. main point brought discussion classes be divided males females playing contact sports? interested finding opinion subject. 2015 1146145857 Physical Education major wishing teach coach secondary level. problem noticed school systems schools offer Weight Training class place Physical Education class. support teaching weight training Physical Education curriculum, unsure about idea giving choice students about replacing Physical Education strictly weight training. wondering thoughts topc. 2043 1146704615 Eric, Weight Training seen form Physical Education schools. seen schools offer type class upperclassman complete Physical Education requirements. agree Weight Training isn't suitable form Phys Ed, be seen physical activity. hope helps 2046 1146745187 observed Yoga class female students 7th 9th grade school. appropriate lesson age group students? Please Comment. 2047 1146745416 'm future physical educator know importance physical activity daily lives. Obesity major epidemic country , teacher, figure ways gain students' interests physically fit. students physical education classes competitors, ones need extra push get get active! push living increase, quantity amount years live, quality also? 2049 1146762283 also future physical educator, believe important provide variety activities students participate . students enjoy typical sports, enjoy fitness related games exercises. believe offering wide variety activities key getting students interested physical activity. 2053 1146763922 went high school participated bowling, golf, archery, swing dancing. common activities high school P.E. classes high school P.E. classes unique? 2058 1146827852 taught archery elem. school 12 years /5th grade. Also Virginia Reel macarina any dance music provide Fridays. Bowling ( basic) k-- goal teach golf skills grades - day. time limited devote fitness sports/skills. Oh , week unit dodge ball. ;). 2064 1146836369 NASPE wants know about bi-monthly practitioners’ journal designed specifically --physical educators coaches. Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators offers: -practical, - ideas latest issues trends physical education sport -excellent best-practices instructional tools teachers coaches -substantive, step--step solutions challenges faced practitioners -hot-breaking advocacy grant-writing tips journal absolutely FREE NASPE/AAHPERD membership. , pay $25 year receive Strategies second journal choice. Call 800-213-7193 x.451 today information subscribe! 2071 1147026176 discussed topic class. believe classes be divided playing contact sports. teacher keeps control class evident thing unnecessary contact, be problem allowing males females play . school played contact sports males females class problem. hope helps . 2074 1147137415 Brockport High School, offer following "Non-Traditional" activities: Bowling ( local bowling center), Ice Skating ( bus kids SUNY Brockport Ice Rink), Snowboarding ( local ski center), X-Country Skiing, Mountain Biking, -Linke Skating, Archery, Golf ( bus kids local driving range), Dance (swing, waltz, tango, Cha-Cha .), Cardio-Yoga-Pilates ( video tapes, teach all), Self-Defense ( teachers fully trained), Adventure Education (High low elements), Tennis, Lawn games/Disk golf, Orienteering, Personal fitness activities . classes take place 85 minute PE periods completely funded school district. feeling schools went went teach probably norm. believe funding type activities probably largest road block schools. Brockport, fortunate, amazingly supportive administration, highly motivated staff top , awarded almost half dollars throught 2004 PEP program allowed add activities Mt. Biking, -Line Skating, Snow Boarding adventure! www.brockportpe.org 2103 1149468516 issue -ed PE gone back forth . activities gender matter. traditional type competitive sports girls tend fall back boys take charge. difficult time evaluating skill level participation girls units. tried separate sexes evaluations order best see skill levle be quite effective. increase amount participation urls get activities alter scoring systems benifit team girls active members team. girls fact included boys want participate boys scores tend be higher girls teams. may be best way things, breaks ice middle semester tends be division sexes. 2106 1149809872 true majority girls prefer certain sports majority boys prefer certain sports, unfair segregate based specifically gender. athletic girl, fit traditional 'girls'. prefered, excelled 'boys' sports . all boys football playing jocks be forced be just society says football boys sport. high school (1994-98), comfortable 'block' format. Block sports football, basketball, hockey,...'boys' sports. Block vigorous activity, contact volleyball, tennis. Block sports archery. experience high school setting employ principle. Blocks mixed girls serious about sports. ages -11, think critical age girls develop confidence need participate call 'boy' sports. goals physical educator empower young girls confidence athletes. words, love see girls beat boys ' sports' encourage possible. female athlete remember entire life. 2107 1149866977 grading system uses modified rubric (- scale) skills, fitness participation/cooperation student-completed, teachers final say student really located particular area. especially helpful grading subjective areas participation/cooperation, may be good performance . addition, also cognitive test quarter simple, covers basics about activity. rules, strategies skills sports posted online bulletin boards kids see all times, test may be short, know all material :>) Breakdown follows: Skills: 30% Fitness: 20% Participation: 20% Cooperation: 20% Tests Projects: 10% 2128 1152127427 interested student portfolios. use , organize utilize portfolios program? 2159 1152670910 high school students change p.e. school, required participate? 've subbing past year schools students participate. see pros cons point fail? really feedback. 2166 1152729696 high students change p.e. school, required participate? 've subbing past year schools students participate. see pros cons wondering . also know point fail don't dress? 2172 1152802511 high school, students purchase uniforms requirement. "forget" uniform time weeks give rental uniform free. time after 25 cents shirt/short rental. After rentals weeks, after school detention given. worked dressing issue. 2173 1152809323 teach all girls -12 grades love way. girls participate want come class. believe -ed advantages. all feel? 2176 1152821904 anyone fitness club school? starting high school ideas. 2177 1152835413 teach all girls high school personally dodgeball girls interested, boy's love . 2178 1152836336 teach high school focus lifetime leisure activities, play team sport student reall enjoy flag football floor hockey, just name . Physical fitness all grades. 2179 1152836710 fly fishing club shcool. wish say anything , didn't. teachers love sport started club. goes safety equipment . take students times teaches hands . try get information get back . 2256 1158247908 think Golf good activity present Physical Education long done developmentally appropriate level. Golf nice change traditional sports played physical education setting. think way needs be done anything overkill activity. give students basic understanding essential skills game, get couple students board really pursue golf lifetime sport, think done job physical educator. Giving students lot different choices allows find activities want long after days elementary high school physical education class. After all, isnt 's all about. 2261 1158251844 taught golf seventh graders loved activity. long driving contests closest hole contests popular. Also played stroke play, best ball , great opportunity introduce basic math concepts school population struggled math test scores. math teachers appreciated , kids show score cards math teacher got extra point having signed. Despite Mark Twain's quote "Golf Long Walk, Spoiled", golf life long activity know walking (sans cart) best all activities general population. Joe Herzog, Fresno CA 2269 1158264440 believe school resources incorporate non-traditional activities physical education curriculum, huge bonus school. know high school, playing basketball, soccer, football bored just played all time, all . loved going PE class already incorporated activities ice skating, climbing, . activities may normally get participate, just heighten energy level students doing normally . 2277 1158683225 Grading PE various scales. Shouldn't be grading scale universal PE America. everyones grading equal balanced. 2278 1158683535 believe good teacher teaches content fun thorough manner. also important aquainted all students show truly care about acheivements development. 2279 1158683741 long teach children about importance respect courtesy show , great sportsmanship. be get pioint sportsmanship thats havent matured . implant correct behavior brains. 2288 1158709797 Stephen, agree needs be standardization grading, across country. all, grading be content/knowledge based; components improvement participation social skills. Grading be based child's physical ability, .e. fast / run mile, pushups be done, . low centage fast twitch muscle fibers dooms tests given schools. may be possible standardize grading large degree, remains need retain local control means methods reach grading criteria. use precisely criteria grade student small rural town San Joaquin Valley , say Rancho Palos Verdes Southern California. grading knowledge based adjust background experiences influence learning potential students. Test taught . say want any easier, just fair. Joe Herzog, Fresno, CA 2319 1159284958 feel good PE teacher takes interest students students health. want students learn fitness wellness skills carry life. 2320 1159285305 school, learned swim fourth grade don't think early. class broken groups: beginners, intermediate, advanced. way, beginners slowly get water, intermediates work perfecting strokes learning new things, advanced went perfecting strokes. way, went pace gain . 2327 1159302809 think golf excellent choice teach physical education class. Golf lifelong sport. sport demanding body. also outing cardio workout choose walk course. Golf be taught indoor outdoor physical education enviornment. 2340 1159443948 Hi looking tips suggestions ways modify sport game get students involved. 've required meet goals say, passes scoring touchdown, playing smaller teams, feel needs be done draw timid students action. Any suggestions? 2350 1159789916 school district, all students grade required take swimming. Detailed records students progress kept upgraded year. students get high school, given choice continuing take swim. - curriculum based instructional swim, high school curriculum based enjoyment water activities water games kayaking. www.brockportpe.org 2400 1160438278 Having grown learning support teacher mother background child left act affected school. curious find exactly affecting area physical education emphases reading, writing, math science. doing save class job Phys. Ed teacher? 2405 1160451954 base middle school students' grades things: Respect, Effort Sportsmanship. agree ability grading appropriate seen any ideas national universal grading system agree . 2407 1160498591 NCLB hammer suck life schools. Accountablity (righwing buzzword show liberals slackers) all hear TESTING all matters ( Fla anyway). trying save PE. advocate anyone listen. writing letters local papers about need kids be active alert class lets blow steam. doing lots fitness activities giving Pres Phys Fitness test incentive measure fitness. job divided schools year. old job PE everyday kid. . days week. NCLB narrow, underfunded killing music art away Phys Education. 2409 1160530369 physical education classes years variations properly stretch muscles muscles stretch. know any may work best classes avoid. 2410 1160534687 Joe: Stretch occurs efficiently core muscle temperature 100-101 degrees, advisable start moderate level aerobic exercise..walk, jog, run modest level aerobic exercise/dance/stepups . After , stretch concentrate primarily muscle groups specific activity day, regardless paid attention calf thigh muscles achielles tendon. virtually all movement begins application force ground, areas deserve attention. Younger kids/elementary kids usually ( ) pretty flexible physiologically developmental stages. caution overstretch . Exercises involve knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, be careful about going ( going) 90 degrees. puts overload tendons frequently causes injury. Avoid any stretch involves "bouncing" stretching , opinion, be done lot slower . Stretching be "" exercise, cautionary preparation activity. Joe Herzog, Fresno CA 2412 1160580897 about sit reach test PPFT? good exercise improve test just doing stretch motion? boys ace tests reach toes. 2429 1160692710 students parents value PE class. think elective requirement. result, students struggle class, parents blame lack athletic ability; child shouldn't be held responsible changing; . ways get parents involved child's physical health/development usual call letter home? know may be difficult considering children already high school. Any suggestions. 2430 1160694770 Inappropriate dress high school students common. Females wearing inappropriate shirts males shorts hanging ankles. think about high school P.E. programs selling athletic shorts & t-shirts high school logo students small time fee $10. money goes directly P.E. program equipment. 2431 1160695400 think focus needs be life/leisure activities, sports, fitness. focus be solely life/leisure activities activities require little cardiovascular workout. focus be solely sports P.E. sports. fitness be solely fitness kids dread going P.E. class. combination all contributes students learning about different domains P.E. simply thinking P.E. dimensional thing. 2432 1160695880 high school, volunteer professionals come class teach self defense. highly recommend teaching self defense physical education classes. necessity, especially females. martial arts, boxing - just simple self defense tactics use approached attacker. Special attention needs be given instances use self defense tactics appropriate kids aren't trying use ! 2433 1160696291 college student enrolled Outdoor Pursuits class required P.E. majors. think wonderful idea students learn trust building activities cooperative games. helps better acquainted really connect another. think good idea incorporate trust building activities P.E. possibly advance class fieldtrip High & Low Ropes Course? , course, be mature high school class. 2434 1160696825 high school, girls guys separated P.E. classes. definitely think girls feel comfortable 's lot stressful . Male female skill levels definitely different levels. general, males developed physically females, also competitive P.E. classes. , combined classes annual volleyball tournament. students interact friends. think excellent idea, students enjoyed . 'm all separate P.E. classes, think 's good awhile combine activities. 2438 1160708585 anyone any fun cardio relays high school? facility limited large asphalt parking lot. 've come couple relays students get action, despite initial moans groans. students won't expend energy 're running running/walking "track" measured perimeter lot (11 laps mile), move bit faster team counting . Any ideas? 2440 1160715168 Having taught boys PE, girls PE -ed PE career, believe find boys girls, comfortable uncomfortable situations. be flexible construction lessons activities, allow levels participation, casual, competitive "athletes" kids choose level wish work , encouraging fashion , move line go. development competitive PE class be goal, be outcome kids choose . Remember trying encourage kids find enjoy level activity participation continue participate after leave sphere influence. reasonably possible create atmosphere all ( nearly all)kids be comfortable motivated be active. Don't leave team sports, modify actively participating active goal, win-loss outcome. believe -education practiced all disciplines education. be any different just takes time preparation evaluation all work. , pay greater attention social/emotional aspects involved, isn't part job. 'nt making big bucks work? Joe Herzog, Fresno, CA 2441 1160716958 obsereved 6th grade class Patrick Henry Middle School Northridge, CA (San Fernando Valley) participating unit included zip line trust fall (harnessed course) about 30' . Also climbing wall cargo net lower elements. kids outstanding, participating didn't see any discipline problems class fo 61 kids!!!! period, went classroom sat floor wrote akin quick write. classy stuff. point , possible, optimal conditions get young kids involved, higher elements. also /after school fitness program crowded room tread mills, bikes, DDR machines absolutely packed. impressed. Joe Herzog, Fresno CA 2445 1161008377 view topic simple: 39 year old father, don't "suit " go throw baseball son, play frisbee catch shoot hoops need specific uniform p.e.? necessary due safety decent shoe designated activity. jeans, shirt dress shoes, example, telling 't participate recreational badminton, volleyball paddleball? Encourage physical activity possible quit worrying sweating small stuff. Common sense apply fear lawsuits. smart prevent female heels play soccer, don't regular clothes get way recreational participation. 2447 1161094167 think dressing vigorous PE class common sense also agree Jim. kid tennis shoes casual clothes want participate. dressing required lose x amount points grade dont. negligible amount teacher. 2453 1161187248 use rubic grading system. maximum number points student achieve daily . following occur student receive pts UNSAFE ACTS,POOR SPORTMANSHIP,BREAKING CLASS RULES GAME RULES, ARGUING, TARDY DISMISSED CLASS. following occur student receive pts. REDUCED EFFORT, PUT DOWNS, OBSCENITIES, FIELD TRIPS. following occur stdent receive pts. CHANGE PARTICIPATES following occur student receive pt. EXCUSED ABSENT, NURSE'S EXCUSE following occur student receive 0 pts. NON DRESSED NON ACTIVE, UNEXCUSED ABSENCE, INSUBOARDINATE, FIGHTING, DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTY, CUTTING CLASS, DISCRIMINARY COMMENTS. AGREE GRADE BE BASED SKILL. 2461 1161289476 think self defense techniques be great addition pe course, granted students mature handle . time believe best type self defense be taught be exactly , defending art simple manuevers be attack, just defend. Judo martial art strictly counteracting defending offensive manuevers be great place start. experience, also believe be great way build confidence students lacking area. 2467 1161355529 Baseball taught any middle school, high school PE programs?? 2510 1161704241 feel -ed PE classes bad idea. experiences high school observing high school classes almost all girls classes tough motivate. Having -ed class motivate guys show causing problems fighting, .. 2540 1161721038 see big issue having -ed classes. -ed classes all levels school. Kids going learn be things toghether rest lives. seperating just harder work life. 2541 1161721380 wrestled 1st grade all way college. woundering wrestling part physical education curriculum anymore. noticed wrestled students aware sport. gym worked territory sports basketball football. 2543 1161721677 may try comparing sking sports relate . use running say going use cross country skiing class wonderful areobic benefits harmful pounding running . long equipment keep class active time incorperating activities class be done skis scooters gym. 2545 1161721994 highschool lot athletes felt be exempt PE class recieve credits participating sport. think fair? just be exempt season sport ? encourage participation sports? athletes be required take gym class option advanced class? 2557 1161741413 taught unit elementary school called "Toughness" observed another physical educator another school district teaching unit. started thumb wrestling, arm wrestling leg wrestling. balance/ balance activity outside inside foot touch, inside hands joined try get opponent move foot. medicine ball pull ( hand far side near side) Hands leave ball. student moves ball past restraining line declared winner. towel pull. another activity student laying stomach task turn back. opponet's task keep stomach. also laying back. moved having student stomach task stand . opponent's task student stand ... pulling clothing hair. task wrestling position... student hands knees, opponent hand elbow wrapped stomach. hips be line. task stand position person's task put person stomach. All tasks started words "Ready...wrestle!" Grades - mixed, grades - single sex classes. don't know about wrestling unit called Toughness Unit. kids LOVED . Students instructed positve cheering, encouragement permitted members performing tasks cheerers. mats gym floor / gym (elementary size) kids chose partner mat. activity cheered. switched times chance participate. all recall moment. 'll look archives see left . find archives...ha ha! 2567 1161781621 great UNIT find archives. wrestling unit 5th/6th ] LOVED . poor mats good. mats love unit. 2580 1161818436 think be good idea guest speakers come talk classroom about activity class going ? 2622 1161872785 problem dodgeball exclusionary activity. changes requirments PE activities be limited. get play dodgeball come creative ways adapt game. stay active emphasis throwing balls taken away hitting people. targets throw defend "punishment" intentionaly hitting defending target physical activity. 2629 1161876829 play box rectangle cones. hit go side hit thrower. left new ones throw. involved taken . 2641 1161890525 lots good points Jason. dont beleive any student be exepmpt PE class / involved athletics idea advanced PE class excellent idea students higher level conditioning students. 2655 1162523398 thing team sport game, especially teams play teams wait, call, "sideline players." Ultimate Frisbee, example, teams play normal teams play sideline team field. 't come field catch pass throw pass back players field. doesn't give sideline players lots action movement, involve somewhat adds another strategy element game. done volleyball, soccer. Another thing soccer play way soccer teams goals. large space big fields, allows / students play team catch breath get drink water. 2660 1162817450 younger kids solution put kids play QB catch passes all . All timid kids game any stars. 2673 1163456809 just read post people left about self-defense. Thats things 've read involving PE self-sdefense. school related self defense. 'm junior physical education major Towson Univeristy. given assignment writing unit plan "Self-Defense" grades - ( know forum HS haven't anything). Obviously assignment, , right sitting library includes books self defense be incorporated classroom/gymnasium. alot teachers wondering any experience teaching atleast basic concepts get started. tried search internet things ALL. 've looked sites unit lesson plans self-defense. 'm running options ( time) didn't know . Any kind feedback places llokf information anyone be extremely helpful, thanks. Future PE teacher America, Mike Bonitatibus 2688 1164162113 teach full adventure programming high school; team-building trust activities low ropes, high ropes, rock-climbing . believe key making work starting basics building way . example, students start high elements. required take team building low elements . also helps school offers fully selective program students able choose activities participate . www.brockportpe.org 2733 1166452805 anyone National Board Certification Physical Education? , give guidance?!! Thanks 2739 1167272767 Hi Sara, new game just incorporates just trying accomplish. game, teams team broken strings groups: group (boys) play minutes: group B (girls) play minutes: group C (timid girls boys) play minutes - fit previous groups. all groups figure teams' score. www.revotarg.com 2741 1167569078 thought already submitted post find archives.... Head PE large (1200) mixed international school. dept. full time. 'old school' - after years successful teaching -sex groups - after badgering female members department - agreed trial -ed classes years. agreed years, agreed giving term going be reasonable amount time. After years, ladies department agreed cons -weighed pros trial. agreed mixed classes held back male 'flyers', helped small number female 'flyers' lot gain middle ability range. lower ability range - weaker boys weaker girls suffered. Niether able gain peer support needed get better. Hope helps. 11 15 taught single sex classes after mixed classes. Derek Bailey Hong Kong 2749 1167745728 just talking 2nd grade teacher just about . immersed completely process stressed . said 80% fail time applying. be interested process PE teachers. Sounds ultimate D&P show. all present video . human beings come visit watch . 2750 1167747079 middle doing nbpst PE high school. , alot work, time understanding directions want show. learned just just reading teaching standards. really learns alot about teaching. Having taught PE field 29 years, excited about challenge address teaching. 2752 1167829084 Im impressed, Jim. Sounds good idea just read standards. be possible send copy post link . thanks, steve 27 year PE vet. 2753 1167831549 Steve, Thanks email. be happy supply valuable sourse PE Teachers.Go www.nbpts.org - Home page find Standards, Go standards certificate-select (PE) Select Level teach-Early Adolesent(HS) early/middle. wealth knowledge all teachers matter field . Great inservice material all schools. going nationalin Baltimore March? Best luck process! Jim 2759 1167923746 wow! Good luck NBpts! awesome! third year teaching, think going NBPTS year?!! 2783 1168951557 Hello. school indoor High/Low ropes course. any similar facility? , questions: ) allow students belay (main belay) ) use floor anchors participant anchors?? Any information be appreciated! Thanks. 2784 1168952029 Check book: Sport Education, Quality PE Positive Sport Experiences Complete Guide Sport Education (Editor, Daryl Siedentop) throught Human Kinetics http://www.humankinetics.com/products/showproduct. cfm?isbn=0736043802 **Complete Guide Sport Education presents curriculum instruction model • boys girls learn fairness, teamwork, compassion participate sport; • teachers learn effective strategies helping lower-skilled students nonparticipants active valued team members; • students learn recognize qualities good sport experiences gain perspective needed advocates quality sport physical activity programs communities adults. 2806 1170024673 Hope answer late. Go http://www.classeducation.org. site C.L..S.S. Self-Defense program. Gives entire overview self-defense physical education purchase entire program video, including newest safety book. Good Luck! 2831 1170181549 secondary education feel having sex PE classes important. gives sexes compete against people actually be competing against sports. activities better male female athletes. high school males females classes needed split diffrent groups. 2845 1170278621 , Derek, thought posted about , goes again... teach large (,600 students) high school. completely selective program, students able choose activities participate . weeks, students may choose different activities ( -ed). offer type team sport along fitness activity (.e. cardio training/personal fitness ), lifetime activity (.e. mountain biking, snowboarding, inline skating, golf ), personal challenge activity (.e. ropes course, rock climbing, cooperative games .) type net sport badminton, table tennis tennis. doing scheduling way, set students successful experience -educational atmosphere. activities gender another, example, floor hockey classes may be 80% boys 20% boys, 20% girls chose be class hold . flip side, numbers reversed class self-defense 80% participants female. program really centered lifetime fitness activities , oppinion, programs be opporating day age. type classes, gender plays role all. really believe giving kids options activities key providing successful meaningful experience students want lead active lives. know selective program model new schools, infomation organize things, please visit website: www.brockportpe.org click link High School. 2875 1170728466 think perfect way set -ed gender specific classes - give students choice. -ed classes find girls boys uncomfortable may be physically fit trained sports/activities students. give students choice want participate , obviously going be care about be eager participate . students competitive gives chance go against athletes students abilities. , think high school try type program Katie just described. 2891 1171338510 agree important allow students choose type PE classes possible. know scheduling difficult students just join class period fits schedule interests . personally believe curriculum covered important gender -. student's interest curriculum determining factor participation gender -. may depend age maturity levels students. topic want ask grade level affected success -ed gender specific classes. high school freshman sophomores respond better gender specific classes juniors seniors? 2895 1171409482 Lisa - students given choice PE Period. get scheduled just any typical school student remaining teacher year, teacher specific period teaches different activity ( nice, all get teach strengths). kids switch activities ( teachers) weeks. take care all placements withing department - really difficult process all. Hope helped clarify! 2899 1171480766 teach all girls -12 grades love way. girls participate want come class. believe -ed advantages. all feel? Sophomore Health Physical Education student vividly remember high school P.E. classes. competitive gymnast physically fit working boys affect . know girls classes upset participate all ones need physical activity . feel strongly classes be separated sex. feel achieves students just focused exercising about . 2915 1172181034 observing classes secondary PE teacher uses captains pick teams gym class. girls guys picked time students left waiting line, begging name be called. sure guys feel? old fashioned, believe ways choosing teams causing embarassment almost half class. ways ideas avoiding class? 2919 1172232209 Teacher way base. easy ways . count sure teams . captains picks pick rest. pick choose teams play . pick all way . 2935 1172555530 also noticed occuring PE classes observing. Having student captains pick teams benefits, allowing students take leadership roles, agree allowing small number students be picked important educator step divide remaining students. 2941 1172618801 feel about grading system PE? be weighted student's GPA? large portion grade be reliant participation? improvement? knowledge skill? account natural athletes vs. non-athletes? 2942 1172619330 Erin, glad brought topic ! enraged. person be picked embarassing. think captains picking teams worst way go about picking teams especially younger students cause student lower self esteem believe "good " be chosen . flag football class teacher allowed members teams be chosen captains, after determined went team. great alternative. 2945 1172692454 agree be really good game, especially creative rules added game. students throw left hand... student throw 're sitting . Things take cut-throat nature game, equal playing field, 's fun . 2948 1172702935 district completely banned dodgeball any activities involve "Human Targets". say, really bother . little time students , really 't justify dodgeball don't view highly educational, guess think lot things higher educational value students. agree, kids absolutely love . , community center offers dodgeball leagues. feel perfect venue ! www.BHSPE.org 2958 1172877209 just wondering extent teachers participate classes. think hard teaching class wiffle ball flag football .. feel good idea be sitting sidelines watching. classes be part class - reffing solution? 2966 1173143487 high school students don't want participate activities class. ideas motivate students get moving standing corner watching? 2993 1173413770 Physical Education come . big discrepancy Weight Training Physical Education. Physical Education be utilized fullest potential give students broad number activities. think Weight Training awesome, bodybuilder . students want weight train after school time. 2998 1173535516 absolutely 1000%... kara lisa said. hate captains pick team. best way really go captains pick players really want 's decision. hurt feelings- embarassment. good question. 3019 1174618663 all great questions... problems grading art... grade considering natural ability math english, . don't ... 3027 1174696704 assume purpose grading math english assess students ability proceed study subject. math grade necessary evil order select going be able study college level physics, chemistry engineering. 3046 1175208926 good PE instructor? matter testing go teaching ? matter work kids, teach activities relate fun kids? teacher testing be kids teach ? all factors contribute? opinions ? 3049 1175273763 teachers/students spoken said feel uncomfortable teaching health think deep training background fully cover lessons. Anybody problem? 3059 1175490459 'm health teacher school, 's problem run . , think educator, find resources research lacking. 3063 1175559692 guys shower after class. deal . cam highs school secondary programs didn't shower failed. 3070 1175718979 high school felt budget PE classes city schools lot smaller compared suburban schools. true just imagination? 3072 1175720212 having high school PE classes take backpacking trip good idea? trip doesn't necessarily be overnight thing. 3087 1175811755 think backpacking be great idea PE. just took backpacking time college classes be great experience. great opportunity experience new great workout. feel having trip be best taken senior level. 3117 1176151708 younger loved playing dodgeball got hurt throwing balls hard ; , looking dodgeball future educator. feel dodgeball isn't good game. point eliminate people, students don't really get chance play becasue getting eliminated. good PE game try include all students possible eliminate . 3129 1176239268 think be great school district funding. Also be done secondary class room. also thing parent involment school district. 3138 1176241867 lot high school students bad attitudes about physical education. students, feel need participate. just bad experiences simply want participate. change minds? 3142 1176247020 agree all allowing captains pick people start, be bennificial. determines captain ? Usually people get picked captains again again. isn't fair. also think be harmful, say, athletic person picked be captain, know attitudes people change. best way seen, way done school, teacher match kids about skill level split separate teams. also best teams already name people random order, discourage anyone wanting participate, 's face , participation important part physical education class. 3149 1176259761 Students days coming ingenious ways get class. students know misbehave get kicked class participate. any way dicipline students keep participating class, keep disrupting students get away acting ? 3150 1176261421 know hard pick activity all students enjoy. any particular activity works high school students? 3152 1176261695 high school team captions, day school teacher pick guys girls pick teams roster know picked . 3153 1176262381 high school anytime teacher just put PE class study hall. anyone any idea teachers physical educators teach class students sitting all period? 3154 1176262568 about different sports athletes excell , allow students . 3156 1176262815 think definitely be grading PE. giving test classes. high school class graded participation, dress, attitude student. missed class come walking gym paying basketball. 3157 1176262994 school district decides wether students allowed engage physical activity, concern student safety. 3158 1176263217 dont think showers be mandatory girls boys. went school option shower . teacher go 10 minutes early shower/change. 3169 1176313849 sixth grade introduced swimming class. class split groups: beginners intermediate. beginners learn fundamentals strokes, intermediate students learn advanced strokes diving techniques. Also, anytime beginners take skill test advance intermediate group. 3170 1176318716 currently student Slippery Rock University majoring PE. comes swimming class high school difficult students dress class. 's PE feel missing fun activity. know high school setting usually girls don't want mess hair -, be best way handle situation? 3171 1176319528 currently student Slippery Rock University majoring PE. think students disabilities be part PE class don't know be best lessons teach. be included be challenge all students class. wondering be way handle situation. 3172 1176319673 currently studnet Slippery Rock University majoring PE. PE teacher, choice pick curriculum school give change things long stay guidelines? 3173 1176320404 think students choice want shower . boys shower girls don't cause issues. students having + minutes change get class showering cause lot tardiness students' class. teachers problem swimming teacher. 3174 1176320807 All school career -ed classes. liked having -ed classes guy friends. think keeps things life- boys girls kept . school, really everyday situations girls boys be separated feel comfortable... 3175 1176321179 think grading definitely waited students' GPA. PE class just all subjects. think probably be graded participation anything . 'm talking actually participating getting points day just dressed. PE teach students basics sport/activity importance staying active continue exercise lives. 3176 1176321497 currently student Slippery Rock University majoring PE. comes swim class high school difficult students dress class. usually girls don't dress swimming don't want ot mess hair -, be best way handle situation? 3194 1176329628 high school girls boys seperated. think way good, lot girls age get embarassed. wrong see especially boy feel terrible think goes guys. know guys get embarrased mistake especially infront girl. days combine girls guys, wasn't . girls athletes little athletic didn't mind having guys , girls care. P.E. teacher think ask students feel about . want feel . reason feels way asking students feel be good idea. 3222 1176399296 feel -ed PE classes advantages elementary level. helps promote social skills. , high school skills levels widely vary males females. 3223 1176399298 attended high schools, taught Phys Ed differently. believe mixure syles fun students. things basketball football separated. games colony ball all played . Working also allowed things square dancing. high school experiences, activities possible mixed class. 3230 1176400580 any good methods incorporating students attendance process having lose motor engaged time? 3232 1176400695 senior year high school teacher captains. , choose different students be captains time. choosing students be picked making captain really changed teams, wanted friends team along better athletes class. Along captains, count numbers methods . believe changing method selection time good idea. 3265 1177513440 agree PE class be weighted. break grading followed- 40% participation, 10% dressing , 20% exams, 20% sport/activity/health research paper, 10% food diary year 'll change things message board, students contribute posts week contribution topic. 'll also look studies related nutrition/health/physical activities summarize . 3266 1177513527 pick curriculum far , , teach. , set guidelines according Oklahoma be teaching. 3267 1177535417 students hand attendance cards entere activity area. point, immediately enter warm-/practice activity entire class present. time, official class introduction takes place. www.BHSPE.org 3309 1181001329 's time outdoor fitness education need be taught . people leave school setting involvement physical activity limited, 't educate value outdoor activities great physical fitness activities. people participate outdoor activities fun exciting see fitness component activity. Encouraging fitness enthusiasts try outdoor activities bring about revolution persons physical fitness. 3311 1181002679 Great idea Nash. outdoors accessable free new research demonstrates connection exercise adherance outdoor exercise ( nature). 3356 1184565713 taught C.L..S.S. Self-Defense program curriculum 1999. credited saving children's lives! Go following web site info program teacher's Lesson Plan Manual DVD video: http://www.classeducation.org 3389 1189475241 Tug War Fun Competition Teamwork Cooperation andhttp://powerpullproducts.com/ fantastic rope called PowerPull safest tug war rope !100% -rope burns just Fun.. 3390 1189475654 want activity all students enjoy be Tug War use POWERPULL tug war rope greatest game imagine fun teamwork,cooperation,teambuilding http://powerpullproducts.com/ tug war rope injury free Powerpull tug war rope!all students Love girls boys great!! 3391 1189527071 've taught martial arts self-defense classes local high school Slippery Rock, PA. 'm certified black belt instructor. class taught 9th 12th grade female classes. After presentation years ago impressed brought back semester present again. keep simple fun class. Floyd Kish 3402 1189629454 think captains general bad idea. summer camp work pick teams giving different animals dolphins monkeys all "monkeys" team "dolphins" . , switch all time kids smart catch quickly. way pick teams splitting ability teams fair. Obviously don’t tell students spilt ability. 3419 1189775242 Fitness Gram Testing President’s Physical Fitness Challenge ways test student’s fitness levels. pysical educators send fitness reports home parent’s? 3489 1191482444 Hello 'm Star 'm new forum. really hard look activity high school students think give activity ball games enjoy . 3515 1191528327 feel athletic girls feel place environment all girls play anything. girls playing all guys grown playing. anything think help students athletic students PE class. play be taught different level intimidate students just learning new skill. student boys girls athletic feel comfortable class. 3520 1191529261 looking any good take home assignments get students active outside class help students reflect learned class skill units. 3521 1191529383 think give class assignments PE classes? 3541 1192133249 students be given choice activities participate class? high school, awhile teachers day choose walk track play game softball. girls walk track easy required little effort. good idea teachers ? 3546 1192377535 current pe student, wondering learn about non day day issues pe teacher may deal breaking fight, dealing parents . excited learn need learn about run class, about real life situations may come ? 3568 1192545137 Meghan, just talking about subject classes. feel important fitness reports go home. gives parents good idea children active. parents may see fitness suffering may encourage get moving . believe fitness testing good way get students motivated get moving improve thier fitness. 3573 1192565548 wondering anyone any good ideas game activity sport volleyball students physically disabled. 3574 1192565784 feel sex Phys Ed classes lot better -ed. high school -ed feel worked better long run. think lesser skilled boys be embarrassed playing front girls. 3577 1192566110 think be wonderful teachers professors lesson unit teach sports activities world cold pick different country year semester. 3580 1192566604 feel reports be sent home student "Failing" English teachers send home reports student progress shouldn't ??? 3581 1192566893 wondering good idea use fitness gram secondary level compared president. fitness gram good use think students enjoy ? 3611 1193108160 think be great idea play sports countries. wish played different sports high school traditional american sports. agree Michael Smith cost equipment may be problem, depending sport be way modify use equipment already provided. familiar Hurling, said hurling stick similar hockey stick start lessons. foreign sports turn be success, school board okay budget correct equipment. 3655 1193615972 high school phys. ed. class, lot -ed. activities. remember girls class standing active. class wasn't -ed., girls participate. 'm looking suggestions motivating be active, be intimidated boys. , better second option competitive sports games, be suitable (boys girls) aren't willing participate? 3698 1193712854 think 's important High School incorporate types music try get dancing (routiens) doing things find fun. games sports about yoga, outdoors, climbing, biking, weights, . large variety needed age. all students sports. 3730 1193767446 don't know about actually making phyiscal activity teacher leave assignment students . be skills teacher health topic. students watch movie skills be learning unit. way time wasted wasn't just study hall. 3732 1193768440 believe fitness grams be sent home show parents student doing Physical Education. think teacher use test teach student parent. all parents be happy see fitness gram think need be sent . 3733 1193768441 believe fitness grams be sent home show parents student doing Physical Education. think teacher use test teach student parent. all parents be happy see fitness gram think need be sent . 3734 1193773797 anyone working national boards????? getting frustrated right . 3775 1196274249 believe dodgeball 's pros cons skills required play. invasion, throwing, catching, running, . seen ways game modified. teachers students sit seconds minute come back . wins students worry about losing. teachers also use softer balls volleyballs kickballs. order Gopher magazines. 3801 1199390992 completely agree all students sports, classes 50 limited facilities/equipment, options ? really interested grant-writing school desperately need new/different equipment. Any ideas? 3818 1200427417 grant writing, check city county state. After work way ladder check nationaly organizations Manufactures sporting goods. E.G. Wilson,Nike,. 3586 1192585699 highschool played games known get alittle hand times. played handball students get serious push shove another student get . way P.E. teachers deal just points students grade. solved problem. solve problem? 3796 1197908516 Along disciplining individual student, penalize team away point score. Pretty soon things happen, advantage gained pushing lost team loses points teammates straighten . 2536 1161720599 athlete misses class student leave early appointment, be mandatory class? home, walking/jogging 20 minutes. Math english homework needs be student abscent, rules PE ? 2970 1173187122 think chance lie about , guess 's dependent student, agree part work be done class. 3041 1175035290 believe athlete misses class, 's excused doesn't be .. mean athlete = sporting event!! person going be physically active day anyway. , appointment, believe class missed DEFINITELY be appointments be nearly any time day chose PE class time day. 3144 1176250233 think student misses class need activity, student athlete, be excused. student getting physical activity sport participating. 2886 1170976192 PE Leaders Program High School? think affective program students? After observing High School ( good) going program High School(pretty good). differnet thoughts about program. guys think?? 2983 1173286024 High School 've observing PE Leaders Program seen far affective. PE Leader observed actually really any sort leader all. person wearing Pajama pants sandals didn't join class any way. teacher fine didnt' be any expectations weren't met. think be really good program properly run PE Leaders specific productive responsibilities carry . know works places be pretty useless. 2863 1170355465 be best way go about incorporating weightlifting program High School PE classes? start? be prepared? 3005 1174483520 don't know 're looking replies thread, safety be thing cover technique coming right . start functional anatomy point view-pushing, pulling, . lot also depends equipment time going spend . 3122 1176165055 Safety primary concern. classes be spent gym students simply listening instructor talk about demonstrating proper spotting technique proper lifting technique. also cover certain lifts use avoid. avoid certain lifts due risk injury impracticality (due wasted time changing removing weights side time). Gettin gym time be primary concern. 1402 1140890170 question student teaching. student teaching helping prepare teach PE? student teaching helpful, learn actual job experience? 1437 1141430861 say student teaching experience great. Michigan State University requires full year student teaching think really helps prepare job, especially take seriously soak possible. also think depends mentor teacher . current mentor teacher amazing learn everyday see regularly . far say question. George 1993 1144939522 learned student teaching years college. Student teaching vital development progress any teacher. 1683 1142384874 big controversy highschool involved physical education classes vs. sports. sports participants be mandated take physical education class ( physically active hours day) be allowed skip class study hall get homework done? opinion? 1897 1144117195 think raises good point. see sides story. personally feel previous athlete sould participate. know sports, mean quiz bowl team shouldn't go history science classes just compete academic contests. 2154 1152639268 PE v. Sports? , athletes games matches, debate team chess team competitions, . chess team debate team be excused science, history, math. athletes graduate high school, students play football, baseball, run track? PE departments moving lifelong activities, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, archery. athletes know about activities? , ! participate just students! 2344 1159475690 high school, mandatory physical education class day game, participate class. Just student participates varsity sport exclude participating physical education class. Students athletes show example class students involved extra curricular activities. 2354 1159820014 people different views issue: athletes be exempt vigorous physical activities mid-season? believed athletes problem active class already shape . be breeze . high school volleyball team, started seeing side issue. day important section match, teacher participate mile run, along weight lifting activites. forced give 100% effort be given detention. night game, sore able perform highest level. athletes be exempt strenuous activity class day sporting events? 2364 1159900054 teacher anal idiot. taught HS PE be aware varsity athletes already committed health vigorous activity. demand requirements absolutely neccassary game day be asinine. USE varsity athletes way encourage students get better learn love games sports. mean perfect opportunity see compare supposedly skilled athlete. Sounds win win . 2384 1160079366 believe student athletes be exempt strenous activity day sporting events. Teachers be aware sporting events take consideration person be physically active day. believe work be another day. students run mile weight train day sporting event opinion ridiculous. 3844 1201750193 Awnswer ALL large class PE !!!! POWERPULL Tug War ropes LOOK POWERPULL.COM Students LOVE CRAVE !!!!WASNT easy!!!! 3908 1205779028 began going Zumba classes, wondering any multi-cultural activites be completed gym, active? 3925 1206068674 good question. expect be kind animosity teammates teams engaging competitive physical eduaction activity. exact answer , be control physical education class, , unexpected fight be controlled. fight be ended, physical educator handle , principal, counselor, parents? 4082 1207156648 pe teacher years districts poverty, gang issues, kids dysfunctional families, childres issues dealing conflict. responsibility students safety. emphasize safety rules include equipment weapon. fights occur activity, 's girls locker room child looking saying another. Safety include students keep hands , sure available bring conflict/problems resolve leads physical contact. 4084 1207337034 play "Odds vs Evens" number corresponds name roll list. Also, choose partner, sits stands. standers team all sit . 4473 1236813707 'm starting student teaching Chicago Public high school May. wondering anyone any tips gain respect control class student teacher strict overbearing. want students , also want be taken seriously. Any ideas? Thanks! 4488 1237217607 Fitnessgram great way administer fitness testing. any fitness testing all students results be kept confidential. FITNESSGRAM be enjoyable reports evaluates students personal level fitness against healthy standard. reports be sent home parents parents aware healthy child gives opportunity take action child healthy standard. fun students be tested school year track progress weekly monthly basis way til year. also gives teacher chance evaluate class group see stand fitness wise. believe FITNESSGRAM be fun beneficial students, parents, . 4489 1237218505 believe FITNESSGRAM reports be sent home monthly give parents indicator effort lack effort students physical fitness. reports give parents heads child unhealthy hopefully motivate parents motivate children enroll programs involve physical fitness/activity. report may also encourage parents lead healthy active lifestyle lead healthier active student. 4503 1237514308 began student teaching High School, struggling football players leave class go ice injuries. talked students told need show participate receive credit, having trouble attendance. Any suggestions? 4510 1237816432 'm sure school ineligibility rules. don't come class, fail PE class, 't be involved sports. 4556 1239044737 Nintendo Wii game consoles making games fitness oriented classrooms embrace technologies? positive things be seen innovations. cost be considered great really connection fitness fun students. lead students take dance inspired DDR, students pursuing avenues fitness ideas activities brought games. school districts utilize students think ? 4557 1239044833 models teaching Physical Education teachers really prefer? Currently student Slippery Rock University find teachers field pre-professionals use model/models. taken quite interest fitness model, covering activities align standards also BIG connection fitness. think? 4569 1239052285 high school way went . football players excuses order participate. teachers anything about coaches. agree don't come class, give credit, fail be able play football. 4573 1239052745 agree teacher absolutely wrong picking teams. Captains absolutely right way. believe best option splitting boys girls having count , way team equal number gender gets picked . 4574 1239053179 think athletic shorts shirts school logo PE great idea. know PE dress codes almost followed. senior high school, put dress code place required all students wear white t-shirt knee length athletic shorts. course followed people work just fine. 4575 1239053692 currently student Slippery Rock University, done work heart rate monitors pedometers. feel HRMs get students motivated believe better tool, curious see anyone agrees disagrees . Thank thoughts 4577 1239054830 high school, badminton big part curriculum really enjoyed . enjoyed , sure really be physical education. Please know feel. Thank 4578 1239055961 Badminton 's cousin Speedminton terrific activities. life long, active lifestyle activities need badly curriculums. highly social nature. teach balance, movement improve agility, all improve brain function. kids loved game believe be integral part any curriculum. Joe Herzog 4585 1239064314 finished field teaching local high school. class size given extremely small. good day students. given task writing lesson plans team games hockey basketball. wondering anyone any good ideas topics small class? 4586 1239064361 believe picking teams captains old fashion easy way choosing teams. Students discouraged picked be turned PE physical activity . agree Heather different techniques cards, animals, color erasers, pick different teams. 4587 1239065075 think FITNESSGRAM appropriate compared president’s challenge. falls presidents challenge fact 's ranked nationally levels, FITNESSGRAM private individual. technology physical fitness great able type data software see students stand physical level great. FITNESSGRAM administered correctly benefit individual, families, school districts. Having certain data students may stand physical level help teacher incorporate lesson help students work specific Health Related Fitness category. 4593 1239072674 believe students dress athletic wear physical education class. be t-shirt shorts sweatpants. schools grade students dress class, believe don't dress need participate lose points having proper attire teach bring clothes class time. 4597 1239074248 important students warm lesson. get bored old warm- tag. Switching doing warm- incorporates lesson good idea doing circuit. music good motivator doing warm- also dynamic stretching warm- also. 4680 1240315437 Advanced Fitness Designs, Inc. just added powerful Physical Activity Tracking module FitStats Web fitness assessment system. new Physical Activity Tracking module, students record keep track physical activity online. Teachers administrators easily monitor physical activity programs quantify vital information long students exercising, heart rate, level motivation caloric expenditure. FitStats Web Physical Activity Tracking module 100% web-based compatible all exercise programs popular physical activities. perfect tool encourage monitor consistent, long-term physical activity participation. 100 % web-based fitness system available today school systems, Fitstats web fully compatible commonly fitness protocols President’s Challenge, Physical Best, FITNESSGRAM®, also be customized accommodate any state, district school fitness testing policy, criterion-referenced standards, percentiles / reports. information, visit: www.fitstatsweb.com call ( 240)-683-6315, ext. 201. Free -line demo available. 4690 1241114290 seen benifits sides . middle school blessed abundance Physical Educators. weeks students got choose different sport wanted be offered. basketball came girls boys. girls took basketball participated girls took say football. belive time students going college Physical Educator girls enjoy sports want participate regardless mixed gender classes. girls feel way strongly thought boys wont better tend hold back refrain total effort. 4691 1241114729 ama fellow college studnet wanting Physical Educator. also adventure activites class dealing outdorrs. Alot college age peole enjoyed doing outside norm. Ropes courses nice way team building trust. physical education environment say middle school kids easly use trust games low ropes courses. refrain high ropes courses safety travel. modify create aspect low ropes course classroom setting real easly . all feel way start year any school. students may all know bound atleast dont get along. Working year sets all hte social aspects going be reaccuring entire school year . 4692 1241115609 congradulations. be student teaching fall 2009 Austin, TX. go schools usually watch Physical educator interacts students. go after school session weeks. students going behave normal. guiding teacher . be know already listen . suggest getting studnets active involved. dont just stand outside looking all time. day excites really enjoy. strict, just relax catch students good. trouble maker gong cause problems sit little keep rest acting . catch students good point . Praise works just punishment. Good luck hope helps. 4693 1241116176 grew President's Challenge. loved . real simple complex. said, student observe interact local schools, done fitnessgram, enjoy . think fitnessgram touches aspects president's test . 4749 1252004746 fitness class professor told great way get kids involved ouside class get parents involved . way print calender day list activity student parent involves limited equipment. assign pick activies parents week parents sign calender "proof" complete assignment! 4758 1252005397 looking ideas about bring kayaking aspect PE class. problem equipment. anyway adapt concept fit equipment may be normal PE class? 4761 1252005566 wouldn't say activites normal normal unique activites schools offer. just depends PE time offered school kind equipment/funding school . size classes also differece. example lived Illinois middle school PE everyday. also bowling alley roller rink right road school. learn bowl keep score learn skate square dance. also learned pickle ball, step aerobics, jump roping. , went high school PA unique thing learned archery. answer question think little . 4763 1252005687 good way incorporate students disabilities be adapt equipmetn may use. include larger ball, beach ball, lower net may be easier hit ball net. Also, net allow students just hit ball back forth real obstacle. allow grasp idea volley ball particpate feel part class. 4764 1252005707 feel dress code highschool be issue. think idea small fee clothes excellent solution ongoing problem.. great idea! 4765 1252005959 feel students results absolutely be sent home, signed parents be sure scores recieved. Physical Education teacher student limited amount time school. feel best way promote healthy lifestyles hands child's parents. Parents be given opprotunity be informed childs fitness levels, ways impliment better, healthier lifestyle child. 4768 1252006106 believe important offer oppurtunity -ed activity, different levels maturity ability boys girls think be mandatory. high school time boy's girl's classes combinded dance section. completely seperated. option want participate -ed, advanced PE class. available upper classmen. wanted be class signed , way problem participation comfort levels, knew getting . 4776 1252010864 Maria's idea excellent 'm sure templates get started. kids raised grandparents aunt/uncle caregivers. sure assignment gives latitude allows participation may be able be physically active. Simple activities music good, non-participant count, sing along, play music source, . factor inter-active video games, ratio indoor outdoor activities, especially relate weather? course California great weather take away fires earthquakes, rest country may be fortunate. PE newsletter, great idea, be promoting , across board. 4790 1252036529 know want PE teacher know level want teach. age group kids be easiest teach any suggestions go about teaching 4824 1252338401 physical education major really enjoyed PE class high school. took physical education seriously, knew alot classmates wanted be class want participate. think high school level PE be mandatory, think making option students really wanted be actually be 's class.? PE teachers be teaching really interested. 4842 1252352045 high school circuit training twice week. half class running half different stations doing sit-ups, push-ups, jump rope, . also music playing everytime music stopped switched station. students didn't circuit training didn't running working , good all students liked work . keeps constantly moving just standing people tended play games kickball soccer. 4892 1252417396 looking fun learning swimming games teach students start student teaching. took swimming classes schools growing taken swimming classes college level, loss students enjoy teaching. Any ideas games try incorporate lessons swimming strokes, life saving skills, ? 4918 1252421488 seen places actual kayak equipment available, body boards simulate motions rolling kayak paddeling. try ideas. 4981 1252545445 also think reports be sent home way parents see results things family be active get child healthy. also shows improvement rates parents tend be happy kids improvements. 5002 1252588560 secondary education physical educators be teaching fundamentals major sports? (ex. basketball, football, soccer) 5013 1253025992 Hello, provide ability parent log web based application consult student fitness results / improvement reports online. Software technology capable doing available (check http://www.fitstatsweb.com). paperless solution saves trees, money ensure fitness reports 'lost' students reach parents. 5014 1253026084 Hello, provide ability parent log web based application consult student fitness results / improvement reports online. Software technology capable doing available (check http://www.fitstatsweb.com). paperless solution saves trees ensure fitness reports 'lost' students reach parents. 5322 1265485870 year year making change Presidential Physical Fitness Testing Fitnessgram Test. believe Presidential Tests measure 'athletic' student 'fit' student . shuttle run measures speed agility average student doesn't see lot success test. Speed agility primary goals healthy 'fitness level'. experience Presidential Test, students overwhelmed thought running MILE worried about standard need reach hate creates negative thoughts about Phys. Ed. PACER doesn't leave slowest runners left see finish , , eliminates lot embarrassment encourages students longer . 5323 1265486927 policy any student absent dressed loses participation points day. way, participate receive points. plenty options available any class missed. student study hall permission pass PE teacher, may come time participate class place, grade level. also '- PE' Periods day posted locker rooms students fully aware available. Also, day after 8th period, school called Activity Period :30 - :00 students option stay after classwork, tests, get tutored, . PE teachers available time . policy stands sick, appointment, missed sport, skipped class. matter. weren't participating lesson game taught. athletes be excused having leave early competition 'exercise', be justifying having take PE all season be 'exercising' after school practice . Athletics extra choice student TOP regular classes. 5324 1265487615 think school little different depending administration structure PE department. school, year rotation fitness related sport related activities units repeating year. students PE year -12 lose interest units year. years, curriculum revised department. , get choose activities department also aligned Pennsylvania State Standards focus combination activities ranging archery dance strength training self defense, typical basketball unit. 5325 1265488915 PE department inspired newest research relationship physical activity academic performance. administration extremely supportive allowing run pilot program school hours PSSA's spring incredibly excited. see results looking , considering giving period year physical activity time pushing standardized testing back periods ,,. think get results looking concerned about participation school hours target audience students grades -12. teachers willing offer bonus points core classes consistent participation aso funding gift cards prizes possible weekly drawing participants. any ideas incentives things worked past? 5326 1265490078 teach grades -12 PE required year entire year school district. class days week. student injury illness brings excuse doctor saying participate extended period time, currently provide alternative research assignment work library released doctor. feel acceptable receive credit PE situation take double PE following year weeks semester unable participate? ideas done feel be appropriate try student excused legitimate medical reason? 5327 1265566118 think self-defense great thing teach Physical Education long done correctly. example, teach students throw punch anything cause serious/fatal injuries. teach 1st, avoid situations having knowledge personal surroundings. 2nd, teach "verbal judo" basically helps talk way problem. 3rd, teach limits, meaning, situation physical, know get away. want understand fist choice after physical situation use self-defense get safe location. student continues inflict damage attacker after / control situation, roles may reversed attacker victim. moves basic simple movements. encourage be certified teaching students, think good. 5343 1266271542 Andrea, library, aren't missing concepts teaching day participate ? keep students class, modify needed. modify disabled students don't send library ? Just thought. 5344 1266271749 explain grade students movement skills standard supposed grade students fitness tests. be athlete agility, balance, speed reaction time be healthy fitness zone. struggle . Thanks any input. Cheryl Gorski 5345 1266278200 Cheryl: understand all, student demonstrate movement knowledge demonstrating proper mechanics specific, / learned, throwing, striking object, kicking, , describing movement written form. student proficient performing movement full speed, demonstrate knowledge learned. Fitness tests indication ( general ) fitness/health. student came 7th grade overweight obese individual all healthy fitness zones ( Fitnessgram) time individual be possible get , progress goal be measurable. control teach kids measure expected learn demonstrate fashion ( ) choose, 't control nutrition away home, all activity lack away class. Kids overweight/obese be healthy zone C-V fitness, crunches, pushups trunk lift. graded kids learned, based taught based daily effort class. required develop fitness plans varying lengths time slot activity described day: school/work/family, . Hope helps. Joe Herzog 5354 1266356334 took Outdoor Pursuits class college class 100% idea incorporating outdoor adventure activities physical education curriculum. Timing important outdoor pursuits be good idea take class high low ropes course school year. huge part outdoor pursuits trust building. Low high ropes requires lot responsibility maturity, crucial students know close manner. Students going enter class strong bond . Doing activities cause students progress gain trust another allow trip ropes course be great experience students. students responsible young go ropes course Outdoor Pursuits great curriculum allows students may be standards athletes be able excel form physical activity. 5358 1266357343 currently observing high school overheard students talking about particular drug. discussed effects mentioned cost. drug deal, just discussion about . Any suggestions situation? 5449 1266527868 high school boys girls combined participated class. be mandatory participate go against title cause problems. addition, get girls motivated future teachers teachers give lecture affects physically active improve ones life oppossed be bad ones lifestlye physically active. , movtivate girls boys share knowledge benefits physically active movtivate work . 5463 1266528426 Im currently college right just reading about student isnt able participate? think students injured be given written assignment about benefits/ problems physical activity? All students be knowledgeable about pros cons living healthy lifestyle, especially today's world fit . Anybody agree? 5478 1266529255 think getting students be motivated class great thing, easy sounds. think great idea motivate students attend type workout classes outside class. requirement outside assignments. thought about getting Bosu certified hold after school classes students. think idea? 5489 1266594711 comes homework PE, believe written class assignments necessary. need stress students importance physical activity stay active PE classes, also outside school. any time "collect" homework assign homework just away activity time. Health class homework may be necessary go detail about physical acivity healthy . 5499 1266622069 give students activity logs complete (pedometer steps/day), Number min. day level (active aerobics) week. wrong reinforcing concepts teaching outside class. Physical activity physical education. Cheryl Gorski 5510 1266636819 believe Cheryl right idea. important duty teach active lifestyle. part assign student student certain activities / fit day, especially weekends, provides learning experience child. learned, somewhat slowly, limit written work sent home, basically Cheryl described note. wholly appropriate educational context. anything physical educators, teaching parents, administrators difference physical ACTIVITY physical EDUCATION, accomplished . 5516 1266677744 ideas bowling Physical Education class active? 5517 1266677997 athletes best shape problem Physical Education class. class students run lot athletes game night be exempt. 5518 1266678267 going be wide variety students physical education class. different students be held different standards 5519 1266687146 Athletes be exempt physical education any student math team be exempt geometry calculus. Physical education athletics similarly related clearly . Athletics lacks specific content standards assessment. Athletics specifically performance based physical education ( be) knowledge based 's assessment. specific sport narrowly based repetitive, goal immediate result physical education broad based directed life long results 's goal promote life long active lifestyle. student participates sports entire high school career runs risk developing overuse injuries, broad based curriculum physical education provides cross training effect greatly lessens likelihood injuries. 5523 1266766586 Cheryl, think misunderstood. definitely adapt modify activities students any type disability temporary condition allows . asking about student brings excuse says absolutely participate any type activity -- due condition notice. be close entire weeks longer give credit sitting listening concepts class excused activity doctor. saying agree sending library all. stating current PE teacher wondering anyone better idea system worked . hope sense. 5542 1266854252 Today, number people uncomfortable getting water. case , swimming added all physical education curriculums, age students be appropriate incorporate swimming physical Education? [] 17. K Swimming PE.wps "Appropriate age add swimming o physical education curriculum" 5543 1266855161 Hello , seeing studying be physical education teacher, going incorporate different sports games lesson plans. wondering be best way go about teaching physical education class lesson play wiffle ball? [] 17. K Wiffle Ball Physical Education.wps "Ways go about teaching lesson wiffle ball Physical Education" 5621 1266935214 agree Andrea. student absent dressed physical education class lose points day. Making PE also be option get physical activity missed absent dress. Athletes be excused having physical education absent athletic event. 5646 1266951892 think sending tests home good way show parents child stands physical level. upset results action be taken attempt child physically active. proud child stands, may reward doing . Letting parents know child stands developing years important 5647 1266952322 feel athletes be exempt PE season participating , prevent injuries. know experience phys ed classes pretty intense . personally knew kids baseball team season injuries class. exemption class question tho; coach's, parent's, phys ed teacher's responsibility stress safety athletes. 5653 1266967486 Try argument: demonstrate anything take place PE class meet goals objectives, address national standards (read- NASPE) addressed QUALITY PE classes, go ahead substitute . catch , argument fails program offering inconsistent NASPE Standards, appropriate practices, / fail achieve intended objectives. 5660 1267132345 high school, really enjoyed P.E. class males females. be athlete liked challenge, , understand people woulnd't . sort fence about want classes teach be separate . Any opinions help get side fence? 5661 1267138887 taught middle school -ed PE years students enjoyed atmosphere. curriculum designed meet multiple needs, minimal team competition kids chance select activity wanted about / year. all rigorous, novel, creative FUN. Tough school, kids came liked . 5662 1267153705 teach separate genders rosters, mix class. separate rosters part b/c locker room issues body fat testing, girls comfortable female teacher. 5674 1267587070 Students excused note physical education. be apart class sitting side doing ? 5686 1267756787 be teaching strength conditioning class. be doing cardio activities times week. any creative different ideas cardio little fun? 5688 1267767121 say depends reason excused, depends student, depends parents. injury/sickness note medical doctor probably . given health articles students read give worksheet complete. ask students help task need completed. give tracking sheet watch students. 've students help run station fitness watch specific skill development times. 5691 1267815076 given Wii Fit units use local business. Any suggestions introduce get students use system? 5693 1267891686 given Wii systems use class. Any suggestions start? 5702 1268087698 feel high school athletes be physical education. Students need proficient types physical activities just activites excel . Doing may increase chances participating life long physical activity, increase longevity quality life. 5703 1268088590 wondering any good Challenge Ed. games require little equipment. Thanks 5704 1268088899 influence students right food choices daily basis? Any tips? 5714 1268373219 be good idea incorporate CPR/ Aid certifications Juniors Seniors? 5716 1268670593 aligning national standards ( great). anyone any ideas/strategies use keeping athletes PE? district looking ways cuts idea floated . students = teachers 5717 1268782278 starting student teach school bleachers track. Today run bleachers track, anyone know special activities drill track bleachers motivate students fun? 5720 1268783501 track, kids run straight, skip curve, run backward straight cariocas 2nd curve. Also put kids small groups toss tennis ball handball run. 's really good brain time pass quickly. bleachers solid single / double leg jumps . - reps run 10 steps, - reps, . Be cautious about speed come stairs. come fast, danger falling, puts lot stress knees. 5721 1268950488 think depends. good way excuse season. way benefit PE season. 5722 1268950918 classes handful kids disruptive cant asked. feel bad kids calss work hard asked. students ( disruptive,) feel arent getting deserve. ideas any reward try seperate good kids? 5728 1269864588 varibles exempt any athlete PE. school seen "athletes" may natural talent gives 100%. seen "athletes" team, don't work hard practice see any playing time. "athletes" don't give any effort PE class. be exempt? be role models classes helping ! 5787 1274292989 strongly agree Bigfish344. teaching important lifelong skills PE student-athlete needs be aware just student doesn't participate sports . seeing kids written PE parent doctor fear "athlete" going injure class. students ( emphasize fact students ...) going go play college? numbers extremely low. excuse learning lifelong skills going need immediately graduation couple glory years high school athlete? major problem . physical EDUCATORS need step notch teaching people understand difference high school athlete physically fit ( having knowledge physically fit) person life. 5788 1274316888 OK, 's similar sports already play, 've played times week weather didn't permit go outside...ricochet. may heard . play short ( minute) games , works class. Teams pass gator skin ball length b-ball court. Person posession ball allowed take any steps seconds pass . Defense...man, contact. Small indoor soccer nets set about feet wall, facing wall. Players score ricocheting ball wall, net. allowed net, offense defense. kids blast... non athletes fast paced game kids constant motion. 5814 1276022319 agree modifying activity possible, occasionally get total medical . department decided take class healthy. job physically educate get kids active. believe students get plenty written work library assignments all classes. 5815 1276183844 going be long time, go another class. 's shorter time, meaningful written work (benefits physical activity, sportsmanship, .) TA activities sharpening pencils helping classroom activities. 5816 1276184675 Grading knowledge accepted. occasional written test probably good thing, especially big picture stuff benefits cardiovascular fitness, themes moving ball, important sports. Grading skills okay greatest priority program, people be encourage students take taught seriously learn better. problem time takes be realistic about amount time 're giving master skill. Grading fitness scores generally discouraged struggle . may be minority, think 's fine grade improvement ( scores). grade improvement give adequate time improve, write goals, know area important. grade improving body fat / weight - sensitive area. Also, don't tell students about plan pre-test performed. 's true 't control outside class, true any subject. day, students healthy reasonably fit just important knowledge health matters. 5835 1280108152 teach high school situation taught -ed classes Jr/Sr level sex classes Fr/ level. upper level having girls class help behavior boys. lower level activities done -ed done sex activities. team sport (volleyball example) taught skills taught entire -ed group . came competition/games section students options. day girls played girls boys played boys. Another day completely mixed final day students allowed choose wanted be "recreational league" "competitive league" allows different levels interests. 5836 1280110280 agree choosing teams delicate issue students. want protect student's self esteem, also want provide fair competition. choose captains girls enter locker room be captains day/activity. give list students send gym, alone, choose teams. captains read teams, alphabetical order, knows chosen. get girl interested friends activity, teams fair. change teams keep things interesting avoid "uneven" teams any length time. also allows students opportunity be captain course semester. 5837 1280113279 teach parochial school. freshman all students issued shirt school logo, shorts school logo lock use locker room. student enrolls upperclassman also issued uniform. students pay approximate $25.00 cost uniform, school absorbs cost. way all students expected wear thing PE class. Occasionally students allowed wear sweatpants/sweatshirts outdoor activities, indoor activities. 5838 1280115083 love use foreign games classes. Teaching new good students keeps fresh . see possible group assignment students research teach class foreign game. include history game relates country origin. anyone names any additional games work high school setting? 5883 1285796191 currently phys ed major future educator phys ed. 'm technology class called Technology Pete (Technology physical education teaching education.) 's doubt technology plays huge role everday lives believe use technology todays phys ed curriculum. technology phys ed takes away motor engaged time( total amount time student engaged physical activity class). believe Phys ed needs keep traditions ban technology. ban tecnologh reduce schools significantly. any solutions problem? 5884 1285796700 Gym uniforms comon todays phys ed classes. be requirement? high school career requirement buy year. uniform costed 15 dollars. complained buy students . didnt buy got points grade. Phys ed come looking good nice uniforms about health physical activity? Schools require uniforms reasons. cost adds year takes locker room time reduces class time. any solutions problem? 5885 1285797018 good issue talk about. believe grades be based lot participation. 'm firm believer objective grading subjective grading. student prepared,participates, follows objectives class student earns grade. Plus standards phys ed objectives, student complete earn grade. 5886 1285797397 believe need lessons food guide pyramid. done projects food guide pyramid high school career. interesting lot fun. source/website MyPyramid.gov educates lot about making right choices anatomy Pyramid. check be impressed 5887 1285797907 believe good idea emphasises variety. Variety good phys ed allows students engage interest. also gives students learn about different physical activities sports benefit life 5893 1285867332 Andrea, Great question thought situation be students dress sit , walk period. gymnasium bleachers students just walk back forth class . don’t bleachers, hopefully ’s another area walk also keep eye . 've seen method done high schools work. lot students participate class walk back forth period. students don't care choose walk everyday 're getting physical activity. Hope helps! -Matt 5919 1286145206 technology biggest question. technology improve students ability (: movement analysis) help keep student accountable movement ( heart rate monitors pedometers) be . technology distracting student ( Ipods) working distraction be taken away. any piece technology student want "play" settling routine expected . 5949 1286239902 think students enjoy learning sports foreign . Any sport good sport. 5951 1286240106 Choosing teams having elected captains good idea. usually leaves couple kids picked negative affect . 5953 1286240420 start warning disruptive students loose points time class address . stops class student aware penalty disruptive. may also put peer pressure disruptive students be task enjoy class time. 5969 1286281473 lot new fun fitness videos (.e. Zumba, P90x) come . approptriate videos Physical Education classes? Any success tried ? 5971 1286281742 know dress code huge issue Physical Education. think school uniforms be required? go about funding uniforms students incase afford cost ? , dress code policy works classes? 5972 1286282090 really interesting idea thought ! opinion, student be exempt PE classes, physical activity. think, making option advanced PE class excellent idea. athletes be class people skill level , non-athletes be enjoy participating intimidated. great idea! 5973 1286282430 think ( general) good idea. feel providing options ( occasion, )allows students choose activity enjoy , part PE be about, enjoyment, torture! walking track chosen takes little/ effort heart rate monitors device be be sure people receiving maximum benefit workout, matter activity choose participate . 5974 1286282577 Physical Education teachers absolutely feel right send fitness reports home just any teacher /. Knowing childs fitness level just important ( ) knowing child doing Math Science. feel fitness reports be required sent report cards. 6003 1286916280 believe grades be based mastery learning targets just any class. learning targets developmentally sound 80% students problem intervention need be done rest students additional time, modifications, . learning targets be based state national standards physical education, district adopted. Physical education about education development skills, knowledge, attitudes lead lifelong physically active lifestyle. Just student participating doesn't mean learned anything. just means engaged physical activity. real learning target year? teachers get away , think ? Cheryl 6051 1294983108 dilemma school district considered way cutting PE teachers save money all budget problems. fighting couple years . teachers telling wrong exempt athletes PE focus multiple sports activities stay lifetime. also athletic trainer athletes focus sport see use injuries athletes involved multiple sports activities. All students need PE school (including athletes). school teach PE PE , athletes competitive choose take PE (advanced PE) weights way getting PE little challenging . 6052 1294985194 high school PE teacher get all foreign exchange students class year. ask any games enjoy playing country play. 90% time already play games (.e. basketball, soccer, volleyball) don't money buy new equipment play games (.e. cricket, lacrosse). use equipment modify new games. example; years ago exchange student Switzerland junior national handball team, taught rules team handball play all time dodgeball real handball tape goal wall don't correct goals use ( modify equipment little). game exchange students recognize love play students love new different!! 6053 1295010437 Outstanding JP. 78 graduated college? summer school elementary year taught game - different countries. challenging fun. also cook dish culture kids try. 6054 1295029640 Nope, 78 year born. :-) 6056 1295458904 horrible way pick teams!!! pick teams classes. way team equal getting left . teams aren't equal team dominates, get cocky, teams don't try, goof equipment gets broken says fight starts. time captains "Superstars" unit, pick captains . time students pick teams unit tell get certain amount teams (, ) put "better" teams against . haven't heard anyone letting students be captains lining class pick teams anymore. way old school!! 6061 1295970029 part school sport EXTRA curricular activity. Physical Education class follows standards. related . Physical Education be teaching students wellness, lifetime fitness, things. athlete learn sport learn lifelong lessons get EDUCATION be getting. 6064 1295985960 feel responsibility teacher research topics curriculum. teacher teaches complete understanding material. 6119 1300216841 may, 'd pose question little differently. anything going program enhance life experiences athlete (, any student matter)? suspect question really be answered program program basis--versus developing -size-fits-all policy. having reflexive response, critical examination taught learned worthy question runs any program (elementary, middle, high, college/university). visit lots programs honest answer question posed "." Just getting physical activity, important, worthy academic credit. Just true back early 1980s Judy Placek noted "busy, happy good" way teachers evaluate successful programs, critically absent component student learning. good faith professionals require attendance any students programs little any expectation student learning? 6179 1301406441 think athletes be exempted PE class. athlete high school (football basketball, risk getting injured argument, worried about getting injured PE class sport matter. Injuries happen simply tripping falling stairs morning. , high school athlete, thought PE class GPA booster class learned lot also having ton fun, skills athletic ability sport help motivate athletic students class. 's good thing. 6180 1301406822 don't necessarily agree having students pay clothes , . may be able afford place, b. going . High school students particular about wear. know wear PE class comfortable, 'm going enjoy class . , said, having required "uniform" all students take away any stereotyping finger pointing students. 6181 1301423449 believe stress management be bigger part secondary physical education programs. believe students know manage stress productive manner real world setting home work place. think help students healthier life. be done any class size minimal equipment needed. 6182 1301423934 believe outdoor fitness secondary physical education programs improve student’s fitness help students better understand improve look protecting environment. be done any class size be equipment also be small amounts activities hiking. 6183 1301424409 wrestling be physical education programs be safety concern student may feel right lesson. Thank trying help sport wrestling. 6184 1301424810 use station activity. students class? students think about Wii systems? Thank trying use technology physical education. 6185 1301425200 think safety thing focus spotting give student chance pick weight training program students know lift improve ability skills fun doing . Thank post. 6189 1301432459 athletes shoudln't be exempted pe class states require pe graduate. Think about way athletes be exempt english math class. 6204 1301533945 fun activities/new skills keep secondary level students interested physical education? 6250 1302096329 feel athletes be exempt PE. student chooses participate athletics, choice; take place all learned PE class. Dealing adverse talent levels, development social skills, leadership skills, ., just lifelong lessons learned class. believe athletes be best students, occasionally, laziest. case teaching leadership skills dealing adversity occurs just field/court. 6286 1304078706 believe athletes, anyone matter be exempt P.E. class. student medical reason participating, participate. "athlete" participate class exempt, all telling students athletes good , really sends wrong message. option advanced class tough topic especially lot states doing budget cuts, sure advanced class be option point. 6289 1304282336 really idea sending fitness reports home. currently . really considered visiting page. Right use presidential fitness tests. school district find percentile student based age, percentile turned percentage grade. lowest percentage get 50%. fairest way include physical fitness student's grade. really idea sending home parents see. 6394 1308171794 looking examples high schools allowing students - points missed due absences Physical Education class. currently require students peform 45 minutes activity outside school parent/guardian verify activity student earn back points missed. feel option abused school. options give students - excused absences? students come after school - points, ? 6495 1317759704 athletes school exempt Physical Education class, feel students P.E school matter, feel athletes better. hurt self esteem students? try team get cut? Any thoughts? 6499 1317760305 Technology be effective physical education. just use right things. example, video tutorials may help enhance students learning demonstrating different skills concepts activities sports, analyzing different movement patterns sequences, providing mental images students class. Also, permission may videotape students review performance. just along lines video use. addition, lot interactive video games market wii fit, Dance Dance Revolution, xbox kinect integrate fitness. tons forms technology physical educators students benefit . thing sure technology take entire instructional period providing interaction videos technology . 6529 1317782004 Apart traditional sports basketball, volleyball, swimming new games be introduced Physical Education setting? (Especially older students 14+) Irish wonder games gaelic football, soccer rugby work gym? anybody tried introducing game sport goes against normal curve? students enjoy dismiss games silly? 6536 1317835310 plan teach class net games. starting tennis. students 13-14 22 . students played tennis . Normally students start playing full sized court all normal rules. plan use aspects USTA's Quick Start tennis. involves modified courts balls attempt improve success. anybody tried aspect worked people? thanks 6542 1317854049 personally believe safe sex practices be taught, know school require abstinence based curriculum. belive be taught, any suggestions push safe sex curriculun abstinence school? 6543 1317856588 think students be graded skill, fitness, improvement, participation, ? opinion best way grade be based skill fitness improvement participation. believe students simply skills , think important put forth effort. grade student good activity, play sport school, don't try hard class, good sport activity. 6546 1317859914 sure security job try bible belt ( deep south locations) forget pretty , course teens be given information dont ask dont tell just DONT people giving birth. 6553 1317906718 think fitness reports be sent home. parents look , also students fully understand fitness levels. parents use see lifestyles affecting child's health. teacher also include students improve fitness components, allow students see exactly improve. 6556 1317916509 Dan, learning targets align Physical Education Academic Standards rubrics assessments measure success learning targets. kids better Math graded skills knowledge. Buy Moving Future (National Standards Book) get State Standards help set standards based assessments. Good Luck 6566 1317970322 Certain students class room enjoy doing certain sports activities P.E. high school hated play basketball minimal participation time, enjoyed all sports . ways get students motivated participate activities ? Especially comes fitness training 6591 1318431957 Lately, 've learning peers high schools went cut Physical Education classes. means able take phys ed day semester, participate any physical activity semester. beneficial school cutting number faculty way teacher handle number students. 'm sure. , wondering any way beneficial? don't see any benefits physical activity students get, long-term health decreases, just understanding! Help! 6675 1318883864 'm school physical education teacher, haven't tried teaching way vs. another, 've played tennis little. know experience Quickstart program usually younger kids. also remember having optional tennis unit, ( think 9th grade) regular balls/courts. , also know tennis be difficult start playing. couldn't hurt try Quickstart program aspects , see . switch normal equipment. option start students start Quickstart move normal equipment unit . 6704 1318897506 heard various ways fitness test middle school high school levels. topic comes fitness testing students feeling uncomfortable peers. teachers done testing stations small group students kept class . think fitness testing be beneficial done individually? think be waste time? 6705 1318898079 introduced sports against grain students student teaching be honest received mixed reactions students. thought cricket class received lot skepticism start, students learnt rules got better started enjoy sport. think going teach sports class need know rules know teach . 6706 1318898294 Thanks Dan Mineo use thoughts advise teaching class. think just adapt equipment students 6707 1318898470 Thanks Gary thinking help teach students 6715 1318900361 about physical education classes cut dont understand. see school cut math science department see phys. ed. cut. , dont understand. Obviously math science important areas saying be cut saying physical education students going be living long get use math science learning. cutting program add . dont care difficult school needed! 6725 1318902701 remember high school be group girls boys just didn't participate particularly noticable game play. wouldn't participate example didn't want get clothes sweaty, girls didn't want mess hair , reason be group people didn't participate game play. methods be taken get involved game play? 6727 1318902864 physical education major Slippery Rock University camp counselor private school summers. school offer Physical Education high school students allowed participate sports team. experience playing sports junior high high school, times team members barely played, stars team. students don't get playing time benefit? be smarter school just simply require all students take physical education class decide 'd play sport ? 6798 1330613923 got be hardest part teaching high school PE. give students 0 sitting matter students play just get grade just standing way. 6799 1330614253 see be problem parents students struggle PE see PE valuble class. Students class possible points day daily grades improtant 6800 1330618192 Teach students about safe sex methods sure know sure fire way protect against pregnance STD's abstinence. method provides 100% protection. 6825 1330795682 huge problem PE classes, think depends types activities doing. Also, telling students lot expected , class going be just chance stand socialize. start class attitude hopefully feed . know easier said done, reach students involved see needed order get active. 6844 1330998076 Today schools curriculum allows students take physical education summer months. summer PE course offered come serve basis. class held week day weeks. enrollment fee $50 student. think feasible high school students take physical education summer school class order free elective? 6846 1330999185 best way incorporate weight circuit cardio lesson physical education class? high schools weight rooms sports teams. get use machines weight circuit cardio vascular lesson benefit all students. teacher introduce proper use machines muscle group strengthens. cardio vascular machines also be incorperated lesson build stamina endurance. 6942 1341258130 athletes participate physical education class ask, hands answer ! physical education class taught properly enhance athlete’s abilities, sportsmanship knowledge sports activities. possibility injury just ludicrous. get hurt playing sport, mean shouldn’t play may suffer injury. Again physical education class taught properly safety guidelines warm procedures injuries rare. Physical educators also need sure monitoring classes prevent injuries . Physical education class playing getting exercise. standards need be met measured. doubt coaches going add teaching standards measuring already busy underpaid coaching jobs. Allowing athletes use sport excuse get physical education class may increase numbers sports teams going keep track just get PE school. see student doesn’t want work sweat school decide participate sport go practice just minimum. coach release student team; try get class. really turn nightmare. also enjoy having athletes classes. pressure free activity time . Playing sport be stressful say . athletes work talented able be peer tutors. concept fight district tried activate . 6943 1341259494 Grading physical education . Students need be held accountable learning. also be accountable teaching. physical education standards Pennsylvania ask teach students perform any specific skill ask student evaluate benefits activity assess use strategies enhance interaction physical activity. athletic ability doesn’t really come play. Students need come class prepared participate activity order evaluate assess activity’s benefits. going understand strategy easier. Grading include preparation class participation class any subject. Assessment learned also necessary. teach students physical, social emotional benefits activity. actually take part activity experience benefits. learning doing. use various assessment methods grade knowledge gained. district policy follow. 50% grade participation class, 30 % preparation class 20% assessment. physical education grades count GPA. earning grade adding GPA reward also holds accountable. niece top student just graduated high school. 15th class 500. school didn’t use physical education grades GPA. didn’t care about grade . take final physical education, spent time finals PE grade didn’t count. grade earned working class just money earned working job. work . say give grade physical education count. 6956 1343680567 opposed idea exempting athletes PE. fact, think athletes opposed idea exempt. athletes teach enjoy having opportunity run school day , , use class time hone skills. PE class isn't just about football, basketball, major sports anymore. focus shifted lifetime activities students probably haven't tried . point athletes, may another 10 - 15 years primary sport age takes ... ? exercising? quality PE class introduces students activities use rest lives. 6970 1345224131 usually give students option choose activity weeks unit Friday. Occasionally allow chose activity any previous units. 6996 1349316959 believe athletes be exempt PE. sport Physical Education; sport. give students good workout get shape, sure, PE. Physical Education teaches just sports; teaches life long fitness goes athletes' careers. , opinion participate sport enjoy PE get opportunity be active move sit classroom; just take ? 6997 1349317263 go about getting club started? really enjoy running finishing year assistant coach 7th 8th grade cross country. college student graduate spring love start morning run club after school program students want compete, improve endurance fitness. 7007 1349450705 currently PE major also. took lifetime activites class past summer. love idea "lifetime" activity. believe main purposes PE guide students living healthy lifestyle just school get older rest lives. going be able play team sports basketball football all lives feel important learn lifetime sports golf, running, swimming, archery . Just Stefanie said also be beneficial students team sports individual. get job, plan making cirriculum incorporates just basic team sports experience new things things beneifit rest lives. 7008 1349451195 semester started field experience high school. classes all girls ranging 8th-12th grade. couple weeks be teaching girls little nervous. 8th 9th graders bad older girls uninterested interest PE. teach want fun . any any activities tips help get girls attention get motivated participate? 7011 1349635607 Right doing field high school all girl PE. really thought about having uniforms girls. girls wear shorts barely cover feel inappropriate. high school uniforms t-shirt pair basketball type, longer, shorts. time thought dumb pay . actually also option getting sweatpants sweatshirts . feel uniforms be appropriate . provided . expensive. think be necessary gym -ed. views changed coming teacher's standpoint seeing students dressing PE days. 7027 1349827834 currently PE major , class took covered lifetime activites. great class all students going be teacher helps realize great activites teach students know type activities maintain healthy lifestyle all lives. activities learn teach bowling, golf, archery. get job definitaly incorporate lesson teachs students skills try learn activites lives. 7067 1349922039 physical education changes years, think important keep idea high school students interested nowadays. think adding lessons strength training, zumba, yoga, "boot camp" gives students new fun take part , also guide live healthier lifestyle. 7073 1349965659 Today seeing Phys. Ed teachers lean fitness base class. doing help students healthy. traditional style sport based Phys. Ed. class be abandoned jump fitness based band wagon? believe good Phys Ed. class mix fitness based sport specific activities just excess amount . anyone agree? 7075 1349965949 Safety starting point teacher move technique. students know proper way lift gain benefit lift worse be injured. After safety technique demonstrated teacher create program all students matter stregth student. teacher explain benefit lift students feel anything pointless. student understands helping willing . 7084 1350416002 Current best practices be fitness based curriculum. curriculum emphasize life skills, knowledge, , hopefully, positive attitude physically active lifestyle. traditional sports model emphasize sport-specific skills % students utilize life. vote fitness based model working fundamental skills variety actiities environments. 7093 1355937780 entire idea physical education...EDUCATION, education playing sport. kids don't get playing time. wheres variety. simply play sport mean good life choices try options, 7099 1361459269 just started offer sophomores, juniors, seniors ability take P.E. electives traditional P.E. class. take quarters graduate, allowed choose whichever elective fits schedule interest. offer variety / year classes meet everyday. believe P.E. be manditory, believe be successful impactful students say type activity engage .