CNN's Report on Homeschool Physical Education

Discussion in 'Homeschooling in the News' started by JenniferErix, Dec 9, 2006.

  1. Jackie

    Jackie Active Member

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    That's how we also spend AWANAS night. The Sparkiy leader has been trying to recruit me to help, but I resist because it's my time with Carl.
     
  2. Mary68

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    We don't do any formal PE. My boys basically just run and play or bike outside. They are very active outside, with over 30 acres to run on. They play chase with the dogs, etc. For them, it is about running and exploring the wooded areas around our home. PE is a large part of what they like to do each day. In ps, they hated the pe and got way too little of it.

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  3. Emma's#1fan

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    PE in the public system is an odd thing. I remember having to play sports and most girls hated it. It was always very physical. It appears as though it was set up for boys rather then girls. This is alright if you are a boy or girl who enjoys being tackled for football, but I didn't. I think this is why many girls take a lower grade in PE. They do not want to participate in something that is so physical on the body, in general. I could understand running the mile or something good for the heart but most girls were trampled on by the boys so we refused to play half the time.
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  4. Jackie

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    When I was in PS, boys and girls were in seperate classes, so being tackled by the guys didn't happen. I know things have changed now. We would sometimes combine. We use to always do Square Dancing as part of PE, lol!
     
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    Honestly, I think Square Dancing would be great exercise!:D
    I would have participated more if they did this.

    Now that I think about it, we had a small course on ballet. The boys were allowed to play basketball instead, if they wanted to. Most of the boys went outside for basketball some stayed for ballet. I wonder why they did not give the same consideration to the girls when we played football or baseball? We were required to play it or take an F.
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  6. TeacherMom

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    My kids join sports at least Spring time, but getting active with the Church's school PE was fun for both of the kids, even though the gradeschool kids only did playing games, it was organized sort of, and in groups
    My dd did get to play Volley Ball with jr/sr highschool too so that was good for her! She found out she does NOT like Volleyball because it hurts hahaha
    she likes it much better with a beach ball!
    now that we have our SPorts park up the street with Tennis, Volleyball ( on sand yet!), basketball, and play ground as well as feilds for both baseball and football/soccer! We are goign to be dong PE 2/3 days a week alternating, I will have them run a lap and then play whatever sport we are learning about! I am sooooooooooo excited for this!
    Even with my shoulder surgery I can walk the laps ! SO I will instruct then walk laps while they play!
     

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