Welcome to a New Era of Physical Education!
About Sumpter Health Club: The days of PE being just a “gym” class for jocks have passed! We are focused on teaching fundamental skills that students can use throughout their lives, along with how to achieve and maintain a healthy active lifestyle. We want each student to have a positive connection with movement activities and exercising.
Please read the documents below if you wish to learn more about our philosophy and programs!
Please read the documents below if you wish to learn more about our philosophy and programs!
sumpterhealthclubinfo.pdf | |
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fitnessgram_info_letter.doc | |
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importance_of_play_in_ed.pdf | |
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Physical Activity Makes a Difference!
Being active at school is a good start, but it takes a team effort to stay active and healthy. Parents, we are counting on you to help your child reach the recommended amount of physical activity per day, so please watch the 30 second video clip below on how the difference you can make!
How Physical Fitness May Promote School Success
This is the opening to a recent article posted on well.blogs.nytimes. Children who are physically fit absorb and retain new information more effectively than children who are out of shape, a new study finds, raising timely questions about the wisdom of slashing physical education programs at schools. Read the full article by clicking HERE
Exercise Today: Grow Your Brain!
Here is a link to new research that shows that exercise can help your brain grow! Ready more by clicking HERE!