In PE class, children are allowed to do coordination activities, obstacle courses, learn to play different sports like football, hockey, basketball and something about artistic gymnastics, enable them to develop stronger physique and teamwork ability.
Through Vicky and Lucas's PE lessons, children in BIS have made a lot of positive changes. It also fits in with some of the values that the Olympics convey to children -- that sport is not only about competition, but also about a passion for life.
Many times not all games are fun for some of the students or perhaps when students are playing games that have an element of competition they can become too competitive. The most important thing is to generate the desire and enthusiasm of the students at the moment of physical activity. When someone does not want to participate, our PE teachers try to invite them to take part and feel important to their team or classmates. In this way, we have seen great changes in students with little predisposition who, through time and classes, have radically changed their attitude.
A sport atmosphere is very favourable for children's development as it enhances both physical and social skills. It creates situations where children will put leadership, negotiation, discussion, empathy, respect for rules, etc. into action.
The best way to promote exercise habits is to encourage children to do different activities, if possible outdoors, away from electronic devices. Give them confidence and support them, no matter what the result or the level of performance, the important thing is the effort and encourage them to keep trying always in a positive way.
BIS is making a great effort to build a big family where staff, family and children feel part of it, are present, support each other and seek together the best for the children. The support of the parents in activities of this style gives the children the confidence to show their potential, and to accompany them in the process so that they understand that the most important thing is the effort and the road they have taken to get there, no matter the result, that they improve day by day.
