My Physical Education and Health Philosophy
I believe that with the obesity problem in the United States, physical education is a very import aspect of each student's education. I will only see each student twice a week for a total of 1 hour, which is why I am focusing the majority of my curriculum (70%) around teaching sport skills. I will do fitness activities, but not frequently focus entire class periods around it. I believe that if the students have the proper skills (or at least better skills than they did) they will be more likely to participate in activities and games outside of class. This will typically provide the students more movement, better social skills, and a higher fitness level.
Name: Zac Graham
Birthday: 2-15-1982
School: Tri-Village (2000)
Hobbies: Running/Swimming/Biking
Favorites............
Song: Air Force One -Nelly
Book: Any P.E. text book
Movie: Rocky I
Food: School Food
Quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." -Steve Prefontaine
A bit more about me
I graduated from Tri-Village in 2000 and briefly attended Bowling Green University before transferring to I.U. East. I graduated from I.U. East in 2005 with a Bachelors in Business Management. After Graduating I decided that I was best suited to teach, so I went back to school to be a physical education teacher. I spent the next three years at Ball State earning my license in Physical and Health Education.
In June of 2008, I married Kara (Schlechty) Graham and we live outside of New Madison. I have twin girls (Piper and Paizley) and a son named Parks. I spend most of my time chasing my children and wishing my dog (Marshmellow) would run away.
P.E. RULES
1. No talking while Mr. Graham is speaking.
2. When the whistle blows, stop, look, and listen.
3. Always encourage others, we are a team!
4. Always do your best.
5. Always wear gym shoes to class.