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Caitlin Lombardo (Lombardonine)
New member
Username: Lombardonine
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 2:30 pm: |       |
At Slippery Rock University we have no classes on nutrition as a Health and Physical Education major. We only have three health classes that make us certified to teach a health class. The other day one of our professors was talking about the obesity rates in America and how as physical educators we are obligated to be a big part of fighting childhood obesity. So, I asked, “How are we supposed to fight obesity when we are only teaching things like life time sports, isn’t nutrition and what people eat what makes them obese? Why don’t we have nutrition classes?” She had no answer and told me to ask the chair-person of the department. How can a university preach that we are to educate children and fight obesity, when we have no knowledge or certification to talk about the food that you put into your body, which makes you obese? |
Daniel Allan Hedglin (Dah3667)
Junior Member
Username: Dah3667
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 8:52 pm: | |
I absolutely agree with the fact that there needs to be nutrition classes in the Health and Physical education major at Slippery Rock. If physical educators are to be a fighting force agaisnt obesity we should be properly prepared in the subject of good nutrition. Good nutrition plays an essential role in helping prevent obesity and I believe needs to be taught to all Health and Physical education majors at not just Slippery Rock University but colleges across the country. |
Dana Menendez (Dmenendez)
Junior Member
Username: Dmenendez
Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2010
| | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 1:01 pm: | |
This is very interesting to me and you make a great point. How do we help the situation of childhood obesity without properly being taught about nutrition in our colleges and universities? I am curious to find out how many PE departments in colleges across the country offer a nutrition course. I know I didn't take one, although that was 11 years ago! I have taken a pledge to do my own nutrition education for students in my K-5 PE classes. I do my own research and add it into quick discussions before, after, or during classes. I also play some nutrition games during the year to educate the kids. |
Kayla Jo Barkley (Kaylabarkley)
Junior Member
Username: Kaylabarkley
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 4:52 pm: | |
I agree with everyone. There needs to be more classes about nutrition in PE departments across the country. Childhood obesity is now a common problem in this country, so we as future Physical Educators need to be prepared for what is coming in the future. |
Nicole Olshalsky (Njphysed)
Junior Member
Username: Njphysed
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 6:10 am: | |
I agree with everyone that there is a great need for more nutrition courses offered. If we are to be effective in teaching our students about nutrition and aid in the decrease in childhood obesity, we should be provided with the tools and information to do so. Most of my information has come from personal research and workshops.
I also feel that nutrition should be a major component taught in a school's PE and Health curriculum. The more the students know, the better decisions they can make. |
Theresa (Tessbaz)
Junior Member
Username: Tessbaz
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 - 6:30 pm: | |
Having taught PE for 18 yrs and not being offered a nutrition class myself at either, undergrad or grad. level... I feel strongly that my school district, Bay Shore, has done an exceptional job at setting the tone. Strong wellness policy enforced by School Superintendent, Wellness committee which is compromised of mds from local hospitals, nutritionist, school lunch coordinators, teachers, AD and community members. All putting heads together to set up goals for the community. They have done some wonderful things. The obesity problem is going to need lots of willing participants. |
David Davenport (Ddavenpo)
Junior Member
Username: Ddavenpo
Post Number: 4
Registered: 7-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 11:46 am: | |
We have a program in our school in the consumer science program that deals with the nutrition and the exercise angle. It was a very good class but we elected to do away with it. We replaced it with health classes through the physical education program. |
