NAME:
Mr. Mike Gosset
SCHOOL:
Newfield Elementary School
CLASS:
Physical Education
SCHOOL PHONE:
Newfield School 977-4282
Mr. Gosset in Norwalk. Mr. Gosset has taught Middle School and Elementary
School. He has 2 Master's Degrees.
Mr. Gosset is past Vice President for
Physical Education in the CT Association of Health, Phys. Ed., Recreation,
and Dance. He recently recieved a Professional Honor Award from this
organization for professional service in the field for over 20 years, and
was recognized by the Stamford Board of Education for this as well. Mr.
Gosset is also an Adjunct Professor of Physical Education at Manhattanville
College.
He is an avid runner and has run a children's youth track club in the
summer for almost 20 years! He also loves tennis and ping-pong. He loves
to stay active, and
tries to stay in shape to keep up with the kids!
Responsive Classroom Physical Education Rules:
-take care of yourself
-take care of each other
-take care of the things we use
Why is Physical Education important??
-to decrease the rising trend in child obesity, which leads to diseases such
as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory ailments
-it introduces children to essential health and skill related activities
that
can be enjoyed throughout life
-studies show a high correlation between physical activity and academic
achievement
How has Physical Education changed since I was in school?
-P.E. is no longer just "rolling out the ball." We believe in State and
National Standards, accountability, innovative ways to incorporate
activities, progressions, age-appropriateness, safety, and proper social
conduct.
CT State Physical Education Guidelines:
1- Physical Activity: Students will become competent in a variety of,
and proficient in a few, physical activities.
2- Human Movement: Students will understand and apply principles of
human movement to the learning and development of motor skills.
3- Fitness: Students will use fitness concepts to achieve and maintain a
health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
4- Responsible Behavior: Students will exhibit responsible personal and
social behaviors in physical activity settings.
5- Respect for Differences: Students will exhibit an understanding of
and respect for differences among people in physical activity
settings
6- Benefits of Physical Activity: Students will understand how physical
activity provides personal enjoyment, challenge, and self-expression.
From the above, our mission is for each student to be "physically
educated"...
-to understand movement
-to move and play safely and efficiently
-fitness: to understand it and gain/keep it
-to value and respect movement and sport
To do all this while having fun!
