Failed
Last night on the news there was a story about how Connecticut school kids failed the national physical fitness standards. Doesn't surprise me.
Some high schools barely require ant physical education classes to graduate anymore. It's a shame.
In my opinion gym classes shouldn't be about learning to play sports (most of which most of the kids don't like), they should be about fitness and nutritional education. Instead of playing badminton for 40 minutes, talk about the energy systems of the body and the primary muscle groups used when one plays badminton for 20 minutes, then play for 20.
Also teach what physical conditioning is and why it is important to everyone, not just serious athletes. Then show them how they can incorporate it into their everyday lives.
Everyone can be fit, not just the jocks. That's the message our kids need to hear.
Train smart,
RL
Some high schools barely require ant physical education classes to graduate anymore. It's a shame.
In my opinion gym classes shouldn't be about learning to play sports (most of which most of the kids don't like), they should be about fitness and nutritional education. Instead of playing badminton for 40 minutes, talk about the energy systems of the body and the primary muscle groups used when one plays badminton for 20 minutes, then play for 20.
Also teach what physical conditioning is and why it is important to everyone, not just serious athletes. Then show them how they can incorporate it into their everyday lives.
Everyone can be fit, not just the jocks. That's the message our kids need to hear.
Train smart,
RL
posted by Ryan at 8:58 AM
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