Entry #4

Entry #4

School Placement: Dan River high School

Cooperating Teacher: Patricia Moore

Grades/Subjects: 9-12^th Health/PE/Drivers Education

Date: September 12, 2014

First block Health was given a quiz.  Afterwards, the students got dressed and they were tested on running a mile.  Of course high school students love to complain about running a mile.  Surprisingly, the students’ efforts were great and they tried their hardest.  The second block class had a three minute presentation on the benefits of weightlifting.  The students presented and we gave the students feedback.  During planning period, I graded the quizzes that first block completed and prepared for the quiz we were going to have in fourth block.  Fourth block sat down in their seats and a piece of blank paper was handed out to each of them.  Mrs. Moore likes to give them paper because it’s easier to handle.  Students like to rip paper out of their notebook, which sometimes isn’t the same size as the paper that other students use.

Reflection:

I have noticed that everyday students walk into the gym, they ask one of us PE teachers if we are running the mile as a class.  They absolutely dread that activity.  If we PE teachers put more emphasis in providing activities that work cardio-respiratory function, instead of having them go out and run a mile, we might get kids to enjoy running.  Going out and just running a mile is not fun.  Once I take over the class, I will try to do so to see if it will work.  Students will still continue not to enjoy running, but as long as I explain to them that the activities we are doing in class will help with their mile time, then hopefully they will see the benefits.