Giving A Proper P.E. Demonstration

In order that the audience will have a completehorseshoes and many others.
understanding of the purpose of your physicalThen lay out a list of objectives for your audience to
education demonstration and be able to grasp thefollow. These objectives might include:
meaning of each activity, it is necessary to have a1. The promotion of health and Physical fitness.
leader describe the program as it moves along. Here2. The development of character, good citizenship
is a descriptive talk, which may be given along withand social well being.
the program. It will help a great deal to have a loud3. Worthy use of leisure time.
speaking system.4. The development of neuro muscular control.
Here's an example of how to open your presentation.5. Help the pupil to adjust himself to social conditions.
Ladies and Gentlemen:6. The development of leadership.
We welcome you to the Physical Education7. The development of the power of self-expression.
demonstration given by the High School Physical8. The development of safety skills.
Education Department. The purpose of this9. The development of useful skills in activities, which
demonstration is to acquaint you with the activityhave a carry-over value.
and work of this department. We sincerely hope thatExplain that this program is a demonstration of the
you will leave the gymnasium tonight with a clearerwork done in both departments. No effort has been
conception of what is meant by Physical Educationmade to segregate the better students from the
and what is being done by the Physical Educationpoorer. Each number is demonstrated by entire
Department in this school.classes.
There has been little attempt to dress up theThe aim of the department is to give each student a
program. Rather we have attempted to demonstrateprogram that will be of benefit during school and in
to you some of the activities taught in the Physicallater life.
Education classes which meet times each week(Before each activity a few comments may be made
throughout the school year. In addition to the regularregarding the activity.)
class work in Physical Education and our athleticFor example, you can explain a co-recreational
program, which includes football, basketball, and track,activity to the group by stating that an effort is
we have set up an excellent intramural program,being made throughout the country to arrange boy
which meets the needs of the entire student body.and girl groups for students so that they may study
An attempt has been made to make this intramuraland enjoy activities together. There are many leisure
program as interesting as possible and to includetime activities, which can be enjoyed by both boys
every student, not only the efficient and "headlined"and girls. Activities will now be shown which may be
regular on the team, but also the shy, backward, highuseful during the noon hour, recreation periods, such
school lad who lacks the physique or burning desireas fun nights, parties, play days, etc., as well as in
to make the regular team. Our intramural programlater life.
has been set up as a leisure time program andGiving the group this type of an example and
includes such activities as six-man football, basketball,explanation will help them understand the importance
free throwing, volleyball, badminton, ping pong, track,of their physical education programs.
soft ball, golf, tennis, boxing, shuffleboard,