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Blog 11

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  Final Blog Post – Reflecting on the Blogging Experience When I first started this blog series, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m not the most tech-savvy person, and writing blogs each week felt a little outside my comfort zone. But now, after completing ten posts, I can honestly say that this has been one of the more meaningful assignments I’ve done in college. Writing these blogs has helped me clarify my own beliefs about physical education and forced me to put those ideas into words in a way that makes sense to others. That’s a skill I know I’ll use in the classroom, when I’m explaining new games, skills, or rules to students, or even when I’m advocating for PE to parents and administrators. One thing I really liked about the blog assignment was how open-ended it was. I had the freedom to talk about topics I cared about, like inclusivity, inappropriate practices, and fitness testing. These are real issues in our field that don’t always get enough attention. Writing about them...
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Blog 10

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 Pick a course objective and explain what it means to me One of the course objectives that stands out to me is: “Manage sophisticated writing and research projects, planning, documenting, completing, and assessing work on time and within the constraints of the project. To achieve this outcome, you will practice time management and organization during individual and collaborative assignments throughout the semester.” I interpret this objective as not only a guide for becoming a more skilled writer and researcher but also as a way to develop strong project management habits that are useful both inside and outside the classroom. This objective highlights the importance of being deliberate and strategic in our academic work. Writing a research paper or completing a large project isn’t just about putting words on a page; it’s about planning ahead, breaking the work into manageable steps, and adjusting when challenges arise. It also requires documenting sources carefully and assessing ou...
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Blog 9

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  Offer advice to newcomers in your industry Welcome to one of the most impactful professions you can choose, physical and health education. As a new educator, your role extends far beyond teaching students how to play sports or complete workouts. You are shaping lifelong habits, promoting wellness, and helping students build confidence in their bodies and choices. The first piece of advice I would offer is to stay student-centered. Get to know your students’ interests, strengths, and challenges. Build relationships first. Once they know you care, they’ll be far more open to participating and learning. Next, be ready to adapt. No two classes are alike, and flexibility is one of the greatest tools a physical educator can have. Whether it's adjusting a lesson because of weather, limited equipment, or varied student needs, your ability to think on your feet will keep your class running smoothly. Differentiation is key; some students will thrive in team sports, while others may pref...
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Blog 8

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 Inclusivity In this post and the next post, I will be discussing what inclusivity is, what an inclusive classroom looks like, and what you can do to make your classroom more inclusive. Inclusivity is defined as the practice of embracing and accommodating individuals with diverse backgrounds, ensuring that everyone feels valued, respected, and has equal access to opportunities. So this means that you are giving all students, no matter what they look like, where they are from, or what their cultural background is, the same opportunities to participate and be involved. After all, they are your students; they should be getting those opportunities anyway.  So what does an inclusive classroom look like? An inclusive classroom has all students learning together, including students with different abilities and backgrounds, and maybe even disabilities. An inclusive classroom also has multiple ways to learn. SOme students learn better by sitting in a lecture, some students learn better...
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Blog 7

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 Inappropriate Practices  Throughout physical education, there has been discussion of games and activities that may not be helping students as was once thought. These games are now called Inappropriate Practices. Inappropriate Practices  in physical education are teaching methods or activities that can harm, embarrass, or exclude students , or fail to promote healthy lifelong physical activity. Some examples of inappropriate practices and their definitions are: Type Inappropriate Practice Why It's a Problem Exclusion Letting students pick teams publicly Leads to embarrassment or bullying Punishment Using exercise (like push-ups) as punishment Links physical activity with pain or shame Safety Letting students play dodgeball with no rules Increases risk of injury and fear Assessment Grading based only on athletic ability Unfair to students who try hard but aren’t as skilled Bias Ignoring cultural differences or gender equity Leaves...
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Blog 6

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  As discussed in the last post, I will be going over the final 4 content areas in physical education and what their primary goal is. 4. Dance and Rhythmic Activities Examples: Line dancing, hip-hop, folk dance, zumba, rhythmic gymnastics Focus: Creativity, coordination, rhythm, cultural appreciation, and movement expression 5. Outdoor and Adventure Activities Examples: Hiking, orienteering, rock climbing, kayaking, camping Focus: Leadership, survival skills, environmental awareness, and risk-taking 6. Recreational and Leisure Activities Examples: Frisbee, bocce ball, pickleball, yoga, table tennis Focus: Lifelong physical activity, fun, stress relief, and inclusion 7. Health and Skill-Related Fitness Concepts Examples: Lessons on nutrition, injury prevention, goal setting, and body systems Focus: Understanding fitness principles, mental wellness, and personal health knowledge
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Blog 5

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 What are the main content areas? In physical education, there are 7 main content areas that are the focus of teaching starting with young children and ending with high schoolers. It is important to teach content to a specific age group/ For young children, you should aim for basic motor movements.   For high schoolers, you want to be teaching them games and skills that they can do either by themselves or with one or two other people. The reason for this is that the older you get, the fewer friends or people to do activities with typically gets smaller so playing games such as kickball or soccer becomes harder, so you should be playing games like pickleball or biking.  So what are the major categories? I am glad you asked. There is 7 of them and they are all equally important, I will be breaking them down in this post and the next post, and they are: 1. Team Sports Examples: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, football, hockey Focus: Cooperation, communication, te...
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