Help me give my students a dumbbell set to increase muscle strength and functional movements.
$773 goal
This project expired on July 6, 2024.
This project expired on July 6, 2024.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Incorporating dumbbells and a workout bench into physical education classes offers multifaceted benefits that enhance students' learning experiences. Beyond the conventional focus on physical fitness, these tools foster holistic development by intertwining cognitive, emotional, and physical growth.
Incorporating dumbbells and a workout bench introduces students to resistance training, which plays a pivotal role in developing muscular strength and endurance.
Through structured exercises, students learn proper form, technique, and the principles of progressive overload, laying a foundation for a lifetime of fitness habits. This hands-on experience promotes kinesthetic learning, reinforcing concepts through physical practice rather than passive instruction. Using these tools cultivates self-awareness and mindfulness as students connect with their bodies and sensations. By engaging in controlled movements and monitoring their responses, they develop proprioception and bodily intelligence, honing their ability to regulate effort and manage fatigue. This heightened bodily awareness translates beyond the gymnasium, empowering students to make informed choices regarding their health and well-being.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
320 students impacted
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