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Mark Shaffer (Mark7)
Junior Member
Username: Mark7
Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 7:06 am: |       |
I have seen athletes in physical education classes not participate. They are usually in the best physical shape, yet they do not engage in activities and the teacher does not punish them. Does this set a bad example to students who are not athletes and want to participate and excel in a gym class? |
stephanie stercho (Sls3816)
Junior Member
Username: Sls3816
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 11:31 am: | |
Yes it sets a bad example for those who are not athletes. A good way to prevent this, would be giving out heart rate monitors to each student. Therefore each student can monitor their heart rate to stay in their target heart rate zone. The athletes will then be forced to participate in the classroom, otherwise they will receive a lower grade. |
Keith A. Hodges (Kah9699)
Junior Member
Username: Kah9699
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 7:37 am: | |
I would have to agree. This does set a bad example for those who are not athletes. The heart rate monitors would be a great way to get everyone to work at their own level. It all depends on the activity though. Sometimes the activity may not work the athlete hard enough for them to reach thier target heart rate, while the unathletic student reaches thier targer heart rate once they engage in the activity. But yes i do agree that authletes do not try thier best in physical education class. |
Michael D Thompson (Mdt5135)
Junior Member
Username: Mdt5135
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 8:48 am: | |
Another way that holds the student atheletes as well as other students in Physical Education acountable is counting steps with a pedometer. I would agree that heart rate monitors are a much more efficient and dependable way but sometimes are too expensive for schools. Pedometers are cheaper and more affordable and still keep the students accountable. |
Kristy Schelb (Kms6222)
Junior Member
Username: Kms6222
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 8:27 pm: | |
It's horrible to admit it but we all have seen it. These students who are athletes are supposed to be role models and setting examples for those that are not really physically active. I feel that it needs to become more about each individual student and their goals for the class and their achievements at the end of the class. Teachers should have each student list short term and long term goals or the teacher could even have the student set a goal for that class period and see if the student achieves it by the end of the class period. For example, having the students stay within their target heart rate zones. I agree with Michael on the pedometers. This way no one can cheat and if the teacher sees the student shaking his/her pedometer they have to reset it and then work from the start. This way it counts by how many steps you're taking not by how hard your heart is working. Also, another good idea would be to put the students in groups and have the groups mixed (non athletes with athletes). And during the activities their group has to stick together and no one can leave any member from their group behind. This way it will push the peers to work together. |
Tony Reda (Reda8)
Junior Member
Username: Reda8
Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Friday, October 14, 2011 - 2:31 pm: | |
Athletes also seem to feel they are "too good" or "it is not worth their time" when it comes to PE classes. They feel as if they are already doing more than the average student by playing a sport. By letting this go, though it sets a bad example and can spread throughout the class. Every student needs to be given the same treatment, and I agree with the previous response about the Heart Rate Monitors. Those are a great way to access someones work and fitness levels during activities. |
