Do Well in High School Physical Education

High school PE/gym class can be a great experience if you have; a good attitude, good attendance, and participate. These actions go a long way towards your grade.

Steps

  1. Get used to the locker room. You probably had a locker room all through middle school, but if you didn't, don't worry about people looking at you while you change. Nearly the entire time no one is watching you. Most locker rooms have a no cameras/phone policy. If yours doesn't, ask your teacher about instituting one.
  2. Keep your things safe while you're in class. Theft is a big issue in many locker rooms. Lock your locker at all times, even if you think no one will be in the locker room. There's nothing worse to coming back from class to find your shirt/shoes/wallet/phone/etc. missing.
  3. Come to class on time. Realize you have a limited amount of time to dress, so be quick.
  4. Don't ever decide not to dress. "Dress cuts" effect your grade enormously. Unless you made a mistake and left your clothes at home, don't purposely decide not to dress. Even if you hate running, it's better to run slowly and get credit for the day than to get no points for the run.
  5. Come to class regularly. Don't cut PE because you "don't feel like it". Go to class, but just take it easy and slowly.
  6. Don't mess around, chat with your friends, or generally misbehave during warm-ups or roll.
  7. During runs, take it slow and easy. Don't sprint ahead and then lose steam after the first 1/2 lap. Run at a steady rhythm and pace. Try not to stop and walk more than twice during a run. Don't worry about what place you come in--it's gym class, not the Olympics.
  8. During sports, try to generally participate in games, even if you're bad at them. You don't have to be the star player making all the points, but don't just stand there either.
  9. Try your best. PE teachers are human, and they will most likely recognize if you're trying.
  10. Talk to your PE teacher about any problems such as physical discomfort (I.e periods) or any special conditions that you might have such as tendonitis or any other condition that prevents you from actively taking part in a game.
    • Ask your school nurse about any possible conditions that will prevent you from participating in some sports or games.

Tips

  • If you hate running, and you have the necessary physical fitness, practice running daily. As your endurance increases, you will be able to run longer and faster, making your runs more enjoyable. Eventually, you will be able to do the mile run in your sleep.
  • Talk to your teacher aside if you're having cramps, feel sick, etc. This is mature and shows your teacher you're not just trying to get out of doing work. Say something like "Ms./Mr. (teacher's name), I don't feel well today. (insert your problem, stated reasonably). I'm still going to participate in class activities, but I wanted to let you know that if you see me running slower or being part of the game less, that's why. "
  • If you aren't very athletically inclined, just do your best. Coach will appreciate the effort.
  • If you really hate something in PE, like running, you might have a health problem such as asthma. If you have any trouble breathing, joint pain, dizziness, etc. during PE activities, see a doctor immediately and get a note from your parents excusing you from PE until your appointment.
  • Be courteous to your PE teacher.
  • When on your way to P.E don't dread it, all you got to do is try your best!

Warnings

  • Don't push yourself too hard. Know your limits. (See tip #1 above)
  • Don't get too many notes from your parents if you're not really sick. This looks very suspicious, and teachers can always tell.
  • Never forge a note. It's better to have to do PE then get in a lot of trouble for forgery.

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