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SWEATING IT OUT AT LAKESIDE ACADEMY:
KEY TO SUCCESS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Page 11 Volume XII, No. 10
PEARSON NEWS
It is of no surprise to any physical educator that it’s
often a struggle to find ways to motivate and inspire
teenagers to move! It's not uncommon to hear excuses
such as "I don't feel well", "I have cramps", "I forgot
my uniform", "My PE clothes are in the wash!," just to
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When I
was hired at Lakeside, I knew I faced the challenge of
getting all my students to actively participate in PE.
Teaching predominately all female classes, I struggled
to find various activities that would interest them. In
my search for methods to inspire and ways to motivate my
students, I realized, by trial and error, that I had
finally found the key to success. I decided to put my
experience in the fitness world to the test. Stepping
outside the box and moving away from a sport-oriented
curriculum, I created one that is ultimately designed
specifically for my students’ needs. I began to do
various workouts such as; aerobics, Tae bo, boot camp,
Pilates, yoga and core training. I soon realized that
the students loved to move! They had never been exposed
to these types of activities! Using upbeat music to
inspire each workout allowed me to get them going. The
students, in just over a year, have made remarkable
changes and now show an interest in fitness. They not
only look forward to physical education classes but also
ways to stay active outside of school. Although I still
hear comments like "Miss I'm sweating," "My legs hurt",
"Why are my legs shaking?," these are a reflection of
how hard the students are working. I think the students
at Lakeside Academy are starting to see the importance
of being active, which is ultimately the goal of
Physical Education.
Nicole Jones |
According to government regulations,
Physical Education is compulsory for all students in Grades 7 to 10
(Secondary 1 to IV). In order to be excused from Physical Education
the student must have a note from a doctor.
The Physical Education uniform consists of a blue school T-shirt
which is provided by the Physical Education Department. Students
must wear plain (without logo) shorts, navy or black, or a pair of
navy or black sweat pants.
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