Ryan West, Principal Allyn Atadero, Physical Education teacher Rob Longbrake, Counselor Falcon Bluffs Middle School Littleton, CO
SPARK Dr. John Ratey Naperville Public Schools Naperville, IL
SPARK PE CLASS 16 students • All tested as unsatisfactory • in reading Attended Read180 class • immediately after class each day Heart rate monitors used • each day, equipment not reliable
All students began the year as unsatisfactory in reading, writing, or both
What did we notice? Students more focused on the test Students taking the entire time allotted Students more thorough on answers NO MISADMINISTRATIONS
Increase activity time Motivate students to move Hold students accountable Provide immediate feedback Easy to use technology Reinforcement of skills used in core classes Creates class competition for all
“The pedometers told me I was really getting exercise. This pushed me to work harder to get a higher MVPA time.” Payton H. “I have to work my hardest to compete with my teammates. Now I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in because of pedometers.” Devon R. “Pedometers helped me because they motivated me to do better and they proved that I can exercise.” Roy W. “Pedometers light the competitive fire within me. I’m always pushed to work harder even if I reached my goal.” Hannah M.
The Falcon Bluffs Physical Education Program has been featured in Chalkbeat Magazine and on 9news and CPT 12 as an innovative program.
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