#whatphysedmeanstome

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Phys. Ed is more important than ever in today's schools. Kids have so many sedentary distractions that keep them from being active that we have to be more directive with our approach to physical education. As a mom I notice when my kids have had an active day we are all the better for it. They eat & sleep better and are much more content and that means we have a happier day all around. It is critical we keep kids active and teach them the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Kally Porteious

Mother of Two

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School is about teaching and learning and I believe that the gymnasium and other physical health and activity platforms provide a 'real life' environment for these two things to happen.  There is no question that reading and writing are important but, being physically active allows the brain the make connections in all academic areas, this has been proven time and again.  More importantly however, kids/students are continually working on movement, navigational, social and emotional skills in gym.  They need to make real time decisions with their peers; they needs to listen and understand social cues and they have the opportunity to burn off steam. Often students have a different 'sometimes closer relationship' with their PE teachers because they want to be in the class.   They are usually having fun and they are discussing health issues that relate directly to their lives.

Leslie Stevenson

Physical Education Teacher (Regiopolis-Notre Dame)

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Growing up, I was always eager to learn new ways to get active. For many years, I played basketball, soccer, volleyball and danced; each teaching me different physical skills but all taught me life skills that transfer into all aspects of my life. Throughout my four years of undergraduate education, I was a member of the varsity Women’s basketball team at McMaster University; and while some people may argue that sports can take away from education, I argue the contrary. Basketball motivated me to manage my time while staying fit, eating healthy and taking mental breaks from the stress of university. Now as a Marauder alumni and a current Physician Assistant student at McMaster, I continue to use the strategies that I have been taught throughout my athletic career to stay active and maintain a school-life balance.

Siobhan Manning

McMaster Women’s Basketball ‘16

McMaster Physician Assistant Student