Sep 13, 2023
The Wellness teacher at my new school is very adamant that what he teaches is Physical Education, NOT gym.
He is very aware of the trauma students have experienced in gym. He is very aware of the stereotypes and history of gym class and gym teachers. He wants to teach the kids good excercise habits, teamwork and sportsmanship, proper form and how to avoid injuries, and just general skills that they can use later in life.
I honestly don't understand why more PhyEd teachers aren't like him. He even got me to make fitness goals, and I didn't even realize what he was up to until after I'd agreed to it.