tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post646557836002786820..comments2023-10-22T08:23:44.203-07:00Comments on The Official SPARK Blog: Welcome to our first SPARK Blog!Dr. Thom McKenzie, Dr. James Sallis, Mr. Paul Rosengardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00767334370710779798noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-91053589162382401802009-03-24T10:03:00.000-07:002009-03-24T10:03:00.000-07:00I agree with Jack - most PE teachers are former at...I agree with Jack - most PE teachers are former athletes who may have been injured when young and are now suffering the consequences. Let it be a lesson to us - don't push your young athletes so they can continue to stay in good shape throughout their lifetime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-42186245339696678212009-02-20T14:13:00.000-08:002009-02-20T14:13:00.000-08:00While I agree that PE teachers should practice wha...While I agree that PE teachers should practice what they preach, I think holding them to rigid standards without accounting for injuries, disabilities and health conditions that prevent them from exercise will only discourage some really great educators from continuing in the industry. A better solution is to reward those PE teachers who excel at fitness themselves. Students receive Presidential Fitness Rewards. Why not do something similar for teachers? Those who meet the standards can be recognized nationally to inspire those who are not in to become healthier individuals and better role models.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810724162592546849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-27392346126874339982009-02-19T13:05:00.000-08:002009-02-19T13:05:00.000-08:00I too think PE teachers should practice what they ...I too think PE teachers should practice what they preach. I know that some conference presentations are pretty active and some don't always like the gym, so they do activities outside. <BR/>Regarding standards for jobs, yes, employers should encourage all employees to live a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are a teacher, nurse, secretary, administrator, janitor- all should be encouraged to be healthy (lower medical costs, less sick days, look & feel better, etc.).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100298726538377175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-41414030494211450252009-02-19T11:18:00.000-08:002009-02-19T11:18:00.000-08:00I definitely think PE teachers should practice wha...I definitely think PE teachers should practice what they preach! I understand that going to conferences there may a temptation to just relax and enjoy the getaway also, I don't think it is asking too much to let them sleep in on such an occasion. But unhealthy or overweight teachers should lead by example and live healthier lifestyles. They should be out there playing with the kids and exercising with their students so its fun learning for everyone and not just barking orders. So yes, maybe some standards need to be in place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673152235709146433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-27012963722400708922009-02-19T08:40:00.000-08:002009-02-19T08:40:00.000-08:00I definitely think that our PE teachers shouldn't ...I definitely think that our PE teachers shouldn't just "talk the talk", but walk it as well. Isn't one of the main reasons you become a PE Teacher is because there is some sort of passion for being physically fit and healthy!? I think that the ultimate way to learn is to learn by example. If students are not learning healthy behaviors at home it is up to Educators to be that healthy role model.Kdubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312966829897812441noreply@blogger.com