Fun Stuff for Physical Education #70
March 26, 2009
1. Editor's Note
Well, March break is over. My wife, Terry and I just returned from a week in Acapulco. A super break, although it was a little depressing when we arrived home in the middle of a snow-storm. Acapulco is a big city - 2.5 million citizens
But, back to reality, and this issue of the Fun Stuff Newsletter. Our free content includes a link to a video that shows a school boy taking the best revenge on his bullies - by becoming successful! There's a link to our bi-weekly blog, in which I discuss the problems inherent with social networking during the half-time of games. And our article from the archives describes a back stretch you can use on trips or in class.
And for PE Update members, here's what we've added to the website: a contest that takes the boredom out of shot put practice; fun contest in which teams race backwards; information on organizing a spectators clinic for your varsity teams; a great exercise for developing hip strength and stability; and a fun running contest that allows students of all abilities to compete equally.
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I hope you enjoy this issue!
Dick Moss, Editor
A 13-YEAR OLD BOY USES TALENT TO ANSWER HIS BULLIES
Here's an inspirational video from the TV show, Britain's Got Talent. It isn't specific to PE, but is pertinent to anyone who deals with school children. In this clip, a 13-year old boy, who has been bullied at school from the age of six, answers his tormentors by following his dream. It proves that underdogs can win if they have the courage to pursue their talent - no matter what the bullies say. When asked by Simon Cowell how he deals with the bullies making fun of him, young Andrew mumbles, "I carry on singin'."
Andrew Johnston - Pie Jesu
Andrew Johnston - His Final Performance
Here are the Articles that were added to the PE Update website over the past two weeks.
These articles are available to members of PE Update.com.
- Field Events: Shot Put - Tree Branch Contest
A shot put contest in which students must make progressively longer throws over a tree branch or high jump crossbar. - Games: War Canoe Race
A race for physical education class, in which teams guided by a steersman run backwards through an obstacle course. - Promotion: Organize a Spectators' Clinic for Increased Fan Support
Spectator clinics will increase fan support at your games by helping potential fans appreciate your sport and identify with your players. - Strength Training: Two-Legged Hip Hops
A mat-jumping exercise that develops balance and the strength needed to keep the hips level when the legs impact the ground in jumping and running. - Track/XC Running: Race Pace Contest
A contest in which runners receive demerit points for running above or below their target pace. A good workout for physical education class because students of all abilities can compete on an equal basis.
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Monday Morning Musings on the World of Sports, Coaching & Physical Education from Editor, Dick Moss.
HALF-TIME TWITTERING
An basketball player's social networking message during the half-time of an NBA game presents some interesting implications.
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In every issue, I'll highlight a useful article from the PE Update Archives. The article will be available to non-members of the website for a week, and to members forever! This issue's article is:
Whether you're jammed into an airplane seat or stuck for hours in a team bus, van or car, your back is bound to get stiff. Here's a stretch you and your students can use to prevent back tightness. It's also appropriate for brief fitness breaks in the classroom.
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