Outside In Blog

 As a gym teacher, you are often overlooked during budget discussions, except when there are budget cuts. You're expected to support the students and the teachers in their desire for physical fitness, regular activity and an environment that encourages learning and growth. You have tried and tried again to make a case for town funding  to no avail. You've been told to work with what you have. We hear you! We hear your frustration and we're here to help. We've interviewed gym teachers across the country and the findings are consistent: 

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Are you a health ed teacher, gym teacher or fitness specialist hearing from administration, teachers and parents that claim students are not nearly as focused in the classroom during the winter. Are they claiming it's because the students are too sedentary? The good news is you are not alone.

Extensive research has been conducted to understand how a lack of exercise and the ability to get up and move around through out the school day has a significant impact on a child's ability to focus, to learn and to even enjoy school.

The research found 5 key points that connect student success to lack of activity. With a lack of activity the following was seen in children ages, 5-12: 

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