Physical Fitness for Homeschoolers?
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Physical Fitness in Homeschooling? How does it fit in?
Homeschoolers (sometimes called "un-schoolers") have a wide variety of ways that they address the educational needs of their kids. "Education" is not synonymous with "School" and vice versa. Just because you are not in "school" does not mean that you aren't learning anything. Likewise, there's no guarantee that you will learn anything much in school.
Some of my other lenses address the "curriculum" and other aspects of homeschooling. This lens will try to provide some ideas for Physical Fitness for homeschoolers.
Sometimes you don't need a "school gym" or going to an indoor "health club" for getting and staying physically fit when there's snow on the ground and it's too cold for jogging or swimming or hiking). There are Alternatives
If you combine the "alternatives" with some fun music or video enhancement, as well as going on healthy exercise activities such as snow-skiing, snow-boarding, surfing (warmer areas, obviously), martial arts, dancing, snorkeling, or even dog-walking, you can keep reasonably fit without too much pain.
Neighborhood soccer teams, baseball teams, even a streetside basketball hoop can provide exercise!
Combine Snorkeling with Swimming (and also Marine Biology, Ecology, and other Homeschool Subjects!)
Physical Fitness Can Be Exciting and Fun!
For instance, when teaching marine biology, you'll also be snorkeling. When teaching ecology or environmental biology, you'll be able to add backpacking and boonie-stomping. Also, if you consider teaching some biology or ecology or environmental sciences, you may need to go camping -- in which you'll be setting up tents, taking down tents, setting up a camp area, cutting or gathering firewood, hiking long trails, paddling canoes or kayaks, riding horseback, and other activities that are exercise disguised as FUN.
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Surfing can be a good and fun way to exercise! It includes swimming, balance, and hauling the board to the beach!
Martial Arts for Fitness, Respect, and Discipline!
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Good Activities for Homeschoolers!
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Jason H
Jan 29, 2011 @ 10:53 pm | delete
- This is a great topic! I teach martial arts to kids--many of which are homeschoolers. I would love to see more of what I do around the country as I feel the benefits of self-esteem, confidence and respect are great for all kids!
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astral-projection
Nov 18, 2010 @ 10:05 am | delete
- Physical Fitness for Homeschooling is a very interesting topic. One of the reasons for not deciding to homeschool is the fact that people think they will lack exercising.
Great Information! Loved this lens.
Tacx Fortius
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Fit_Over_40_Buzz
Sep 18, 2010 @ 10:41 pm | delete
- I just found your lens. I like it a lot. Thanks for building it. Gave you a thumbs up.
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JaguarJulie Jun 5, 2010 @ 3:38 pm | delete
- Hmmm ... home about physical fitness for stay-at-home moms too? 1-2-3-4!
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NAIZA
Oct 21, 2007 @ 2:05 am | delete
- Great lens, as usual! I really learned a lot from these and at the same time its nice to alternate my homeschooling activities so that it will always be filled with fun and excitement. Keep it coming!
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The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book: Fun & Easy-To-Use Games & Activities To Help You Teach Your Children Fitness, Movement & Sport Skills
Amazon Price: $10.95 (as of 05/27/2012)
Yup... there are ways to get things moving both with homeschool and regular school kids.... (and maybe even for mom and dad!). This book will give you plenty of ideas for activities for "working out"!
Well, if you REALLY need a curriculum for physical fitness, this book will help!
Home School (Homeschool) Family Fitness: A Complete Curriculum Guide
Amazon Price: $9.50 (as of 05/27/2012)
This book provides a curriculum for homeschool families who need to have a more regimented curriculum for thteir fitness activities. Go figure. Good stuff here if you want to measure all that activity!
More fitness at home!
Fun Physical Fitness for the Home
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When you are searching for ideas for keeping the kids active, it's always good to find new resources... This book is a great source of information on getting things moving!
