Response #1 to Alison Robert’s Blog Post #1 – January 27th:
Thank you, Alison, for your thoughtful and insightful post about the importance of active health education and the role of physical literacy in shaping lifelong habits. I agree with your emphasis on structured Physical and Health Education (PHE) programs and addressing the gaps that leave many students behind. I appreciate your point about PE often favoring students with prior exposure to sports and physical literacy. To make PHE more inclusive, educators could integrate activities that focus on skill-building at all levels—such as introducing cooperative games, yoga, or dance—where participation and personal growth take precedence over performance. This approach could build confidence and encourage students who feel disconnected from traditional sports to find joy in movement. Your discussion of sedentary behavior also resonated with me, particularly the link between screen time and its impact on mental health and focus. I agree that this increase in sedentary behavior during children’s home lives is closely tied to the growing obsession with social media, streaming services, and video games. As teachers we could try to do activities like scavenger hunts in science or role-playing historical events in social studies so that it’s not only engaging but also addresses the critical need for movement during the school day. Overall, your post highlights how an inclusive approach to PHE can foster healthier, more active community that positively shape students’ futures.
