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High School Prom

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My wife and I were chaperones for high school prom this year and we weren’t going to deprive our son of the experience. Weeks earlier my wife had picked out a baby-sized tuxedo for our little gentleman-in-training and we were finally going to see how he would look in it. Following every other experience I’ve had with my son, he looked better than I did. While both of us were wearing tuxedo’s Mommy had purchased a slick and shiny black dress to reveal her newly trimmed physique after lots of exercise. She looked like she could single-handedly solve the national … Continue reading →

School Board Cuts out Lunch Choices

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I can remember the days of walking into the cafeteria line and picking up my tray. There were no questions of what I wanted on my plate or what I planned to eat that day. I simply got my food, sat down, and ate. Things are much different in school cafeterias today. The children walk in first thing in the morning and are given several choices for their meal that day. At 8:00 in the morning students are asked to choose between three to six meal choices. In the cafeteria the children must choose among about six different types of … Continue reading →

Tag is Back in the Game!

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Previously I began discussion in both article and forum form about the abolition of playing tag on the playground at Kent Gardens Elementary. The principal stopped the game after it became too aggressive. She said some students were getting hurt and others were being forced to play when they did not want to participate. The principal received many unhappy responses to her decision. While some parents were happy that the game had been stopped, others were not. The children were especially upset. They gathered a petition with over 160 names. The students held a protest and gave the principal the … Continue reading →

No More Tag at School

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Many of us can likely remember the countless hours on the school playground playing games such as Red Rover and Dodge Ball. Somehow the entire class would divide up into teams and begin to destroy one another either by hitting with the ball or breaking the lock of arms. Either way we were out for the win. Some students left school with bruises, bloody noses, scraps, and cuts. However the concept of dividing up and playing as a team stood strong and was important in our learning how to get along in the world. Today you will not see those … Continue reading →

Take 10 Fitness Program

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There is no doubt that our world has become more obese. Many statistics show that children are growing more and more overweight. They are now suffering from many diseases that once were never thought to occur in children. These are diseases such as certain types of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Many actions have been taken to increase the health of our children. Programs have been developed to encourage children to eat healthier and exercise more. Schools have been required to serve healthier lunches and take unhealthy snacks out of the building. Schools are also required to make … Continue reading →

Stereotypes of Physical Education Teachers

In society it is very common for the public to stereotype certain groups of people. Many stereotypes deal with a group of people that share something in common such as a profession, a race, or a community. Physical education teachers feel that they are among the stereotyped groups. Most imagines of physical education teachers are now far from the truth. Movies and television shows have helped the public create this image. The newest of movies depicting the typically stereotype for a physical education teacher is Mr. Woodcock. The characteristics of a basic physical education teacher stereotype includes unstylish sweat suits … Continue reading →

Kids Aren’t Buying into Healthy Eating

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Childhood obesity has caused education and society rethink the way that children eat and play. Even Shaq has addressed the issue of exercise and nutrition. School cafeterias are covered with healthy eating posters and pictures of pop stars drinking milk and eating fruits and vegetables. It is estimated that the government spends as much as $1 billion dollars each year to distribute videos, posters, and lessons that address healthy lifestyles. Although various education and incentive programs have been developed to lure kids into better foods, studies show that the programs are not very effective. One study conducted gave free fruits … Continue reading →

Texas Tests Students’ Physical Fitness

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Physical fitness is becoming a very important part of our society. We are becoming more and more aware of the health risks to being overweight. Concern is rising as we have more obese school children. As reported in a previous article the new television series, “Shaq’s Big Challenge”, is being directed at getting children in shape. With Shaq’s help, Florida is beginning to implement physical fitness among its schools and citizens. In addition to Florida becoming more health conscious, Texas has also decided to get its children into shape. The state will be the first to test all of its … Continue reading →

“Shaq’s Big Challenge”

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As some of you may have seen, Shaquille O’Neal’s new series “Shaq’s Big Challenge” was on ABC Television Network last night. The reality show is designed to help get overweight children into good physical shape. Shaq is teaching six obese middle school children how to lead a healthy lifestyle. His team includes a doctor, trainers, nutritional specialist, and motivational professionals. So you are wondering why this article is in education rather than fitness or weight loss? While “Shaq’s Big Challenege” could easily fit into a healthy living or weight loss category, Shaq has decided to do more than just help … Continue reading →

Does School-Based Fitness Fade Over the Summer?

I’ve made my feelings known on the P.E. requirements at schools and how I think they need to be higher. I’ve also made it clear that it’s just as much a parent’s responsibility, if not more, than a school’s to see that their child’s fitness needs are met. Even if you can’t afford to send them to classes, there are a number of free offerings available over the summer from community centers and more – and taking your kids out for walks and bike rides doesn’t cost you much more than some time. So when studies find that school based … Continue reading →