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Physical education teaches fairness and respect, not just athletics

So, after a while it gets old to hear that I teach "gym." I don't teach "gym," I teach children. My specialty is physical education. I'm going to take a second and jump up on my soapbox and let you know some of the things that frustrate me when I hear them:

"You get to play all day!" Really? Do you really consider giving 25-30 elementary-aged children hockey sticks "playing?" I teach the kids how to be safe while they learn how to play a game/sport/activity that will engage their brains and their bodies. I teach them how work together by talking to each other. I assess their skills while monitoring their behaviors, interactions and level of involvement. I don't play, I teach.

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