The Sommersaults first lip sync!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ho-0m3AlFY

Virtus Blog

Sister Harriet sent a very powerful message to our class.  We watched a video about sexual predators and victims of sexual assault.  It was very sad to hear the stories from the children who were abused and also very scary to hear from the abusers, and their train of thought of luring in children to trust them.  She also told us how as an educator in New York state, you are obligated to report any suspicions of abuse for the students in your school.  We should call the hotline number before the police because you are anonymous through the hotline.  It is always better to be safe than sorry, I couldn't imagine living with a guilty conscious over something i didn't report.  With the recent scandals at Penn State and Syracuse University the media has shown child sexual abuse related to athletics.  As a future physical educator and coach, locker room procedures have to be done properly to assure the safety of yourself as the teacher/coach and your students.  Teaching is a very rewarding field, students safety in school is a districts number one priority. As a teacher never put yourself in a situation where it is your word verse a students word because it will be very difficult to defend yourself as the adult.

Chapter one

"Effective physical education can positively influence both the cognitive and affective development of children."  A student learns more than basic sports games in his/her physical education class.  Students learn a variety of physical activities, learn how to be fit, and how to live a healthy and active lifestyle.  Physical activity has a great impact on affective growth.  The definition of affective growth is learning that increases the ability of children to act, interact and react effectively with other people as well as with themselves.  Affective growth is also known as "social-emotional development."  Children participating in physical activities will learn socialization skills and their emotions will vary.  Students depending on what they are learning in class can experience being happy, sad, mad, confused, stressed etc.  Students who are introduced to a strong physical education program at a young age will be positively influenced to keep active throughout their life.

First Day at St. Mary's

I was very excited for my first day at St. Mary's, I didn't know what to expect.  When we first arrived we watched the TA's do a relay with the students going over locomotive skills (hoping, skipping, jumping, walking and running).  We were then allowed to join in on the parachute activities and actually get involved playing with the students.  When we broke up into groups we played with building blocks, legos, coloring books and more!  It was nice working with the students outside a physical education setting. The staff was very friendly and I enjoyed helping out. I am already looking forward to our next visit!!!

Lab One Write Up

First Day of class

Our first day of class was very informative.  We received a lot of information at once.  I am very excited to see my progression as a student and educator.  I feel that blogging is a great way to get information about yourself out into the professional world.  After this class I feel that I am now officially a physical education major and I am excited for my future in the class rooms!

Creating a new blog!

It took me a while to figure out how to blog, but I did it! I am very excited to start blogging about my physical education experiences. I know it will be an excellent way for me to see my progression as a teacher.  Over break I had two interviews with a summer camp out in East Hampton.  I was just recently hired and I am already looking forward to this summer! I also took an educational psychology class this winter and learned a lot about children's learning habits.  Last but not least I went to the gym everyday to stay physically fit and practice what I preach!