Submitted by Lisa (not verified) on January 27, 2008 - 11:13.
I also teach physical education. I believe that increasing the physical activity of our students can only have positive affects. Our Phys. Ed. program is fitness based. The students work daily on improving their fitness levels in four key areas: core strength, upper-body strength, flexibility, and cardiovasculare endurance. After they complete their warm-up/conditioning work they move into recreational sports or lifetime activities. We have our students for forty-five minutes every day and we try to keep them moving for the whole period. Sixth graders often come into the program struggling, but soon are able to notice their improvement. By the time they leave us after eighth grade, they are well on their way to understanding the importance of an active lifestyle.
Activity releases endorphines in the body which make us feel better. If we feel better we will be more likely to engage ourselves in the activity of learning.
Some students have excess energy, and if it is not utilized in a positive way it could be untilized in a negative way. How can they sit still at their desk and concentrate on what they are reading, if they need to move? A morning fitness club that takes a mile jog before school could really benefit some students and teachers as well. Do you have a sucessful program at your school? Please let me know your thoughts or ideas!
Physical activity can improve student focus.
Submitted by Lisa (not verified) on January 27, 2008 - 11:13.
I also teach physical education. I believe that increasing the physical activity of our students can only have positive affects. Our Phys. Ed. program is fitness based. The students work daily on improving their fitness levels in four key areas: core strength, upper-body strength, flexibility, and cardiovasculare endurance. After they complete their warm-up/conditioning work they move into recreational sports or lifetime activities. We have our students for forty-five minutes every day and we try to keep them moving for the whole period. Sixth graders often come into the program struggling, but soon are able to notice their improvement. By the time they leave us after eighth grade, they are well on their way to understanding the importance of an active lifestyle.
Activity releases endorphines in the body which make us feel better. If we feel better we will be more likely to engage ourselves in the activity of learning.
Some students have excess energy, and if it is not utilized in a positive way it could be untilized in a negative way. How can they sit still at their desk and concentrate on what they are reading, if they need to move? A morning fitness club that takes a mile jog before school could really benefit some students and teachers as well. Do you have a sucessful program at your school? Please let me know your thoughts or ideas!