Cam & Chris' AOW

Pre-Reading

Do you think there is a connection between physical education and literacy? Do physical educators need to revise the way they currently teach?

I do believe there is a connection because they both have things that the student must learn to be a productive and healthy human being. I think that PE teachers should make their class time more interesting and relevant to each student's needs. Many students (me for example) hated their PE class, especially since mine was in the middle of the school day, and I would be all sweaty after. 

Post-Reading

What would be different about physical education if it became a core subject? What is there was a PE program that emphasized heath-related fitness, moving and learning connections, and character development in addition to the motor skills component P.E. is typically known for?

If PE became a core subject, more time would be given to the time spent in the subject itself. I think students would become healthier. If there were such a classroom, which I hope there will be in all schools, the students will extremely benefit not just health-wise, but as a person. They will also be able to make connections across different content areas. I think the attitude of the students would be better and the staff would also be more of a team rather than the PE teachers feeling like their own group.