The purpose of my action research plan is to increase
physical activity during physical education class by requiring the students to
dress in appropriate exercise clothing in order to receive full credit for the
class. This idea came to me after much
debate on what we as coaches can do to make our students more healthy and
fit. Also, students that are enrolled in
P.E. should not have the option to sit and do nothing and receive credit. So, I decided to make them suit out or have
points taken off their grade.
The first step that I have taken towards my action research
plan was a written letter that was provided to all students for their parents,
which indicated the new “dress out requirements.” I noted that if there was a problem to where
their child could not dress out for P.E., they could contact me and we could
work something out. However, not a
single parent responded in that regard.
Next, I’ve met with my coaching staff to explain the new
requirements and made sure that they would assist me in my action research
project. I have asked for their
assistance in gauging levels of increased participation and physical
activity. I have full support from the
athletic coordinator and coaches, which will make this flow smoothly. Our first meeting will be held tomorrow after
school to determine the level of participation.
I’m looking forward to the results of the first semester in our
attempt to make our students more healthy and fit. This is a very important project in our
schools’ eyes in the effort to fight child obesity.
