I work in Trenton, NC where I serve as the PE/Weightlifting teacher and Football Coach. My students work hard in my classroom and are eager to learn about physical activity. They look for different ways to be engaged at all times. Physical Education and Weightlifting is a time of the day that my students come into a stress free environment, learn and practice healthy behaviors.
"Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stressing thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body"- Arnold Schwarzenegger.
My students endure hardships on a daily basis. Being from a low income area and going through Hurricane Florence in September has been a struggle for my students. I admire my students because no matter what they may be going through, they come to school hungry to learn, ready to execute and are a very respectful group of students. I can not ask for a better school to be a part of!
My Project
What people do not realize about PE and Weightlifting is that they are subjects in school that you will take with you to live healthier lives. Think about when you were in a PE or Weightlifting class. Did you do any activities that you still use today? If you did then you are probably living on the healthy side of the spectrum. My students come into my class ready to take on the next challenge I have for them each day.
With the new exercise equipment, my students will be able to learn different skills and be able to achieve physical fitness in many different ways.
The barbell clamps will be a great addition because it helps with safety to and the ones that we have now are rusted. That is why I am going with plastic clamps this time. The belts are used to teach proper technique while taking unnecessary pressure off ones back. The medicine balls are great to use during ab workouts and also other exercises. The medicine balls that we had all busted open and the ones that we threw had had mold on them from the hurricane.
Most of the equipment that I want are things that are basic fundamentals of PE and Weightlifting. The equipment will help teach students how to exercise properly and many different ways to execute movements so they do not have to utilize the same movement all the time. I ask for this equipment as well because some of the things that we had was damaged when Hurricane Florence hit us this past September. This will make a huge impact on my students. I greatly need your genorosity and support to make this dream become a reality for my students!
AmazonBasics 2in Battle Exercise Training Rope, 30ft
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$55.99
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$167.97
CAP Barbell Olympic 2-Inch Combo Hex Bar
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$109.36
1
$109.36
GSM Brands Dodgeballs - Foam, Soft Skin, Low Bounce, 6" - Set of 6 Dodge Balls for Kids and Adults
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$39.99
2
$79.98
Homevibes Medicine Ball Wall Ball Soft Weighted Ball Exercise Ball Strength Training Exercises Crossfit Cardio Workouts Muscle Building Balance, 12LBS, Blue&Black
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$49.99
1
$49.99
j/fit Medicine Ball, Red/Black, 10-Pound
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$41.95
1
$41.95
OMEGA Multi-Purpose Gym Storage Hanger / Heavy Duty Gym Rack for Lifting Belts, Chains, Exercise Bands, Jump Ropes (mounting hardware included) - LIFETIME WARRANTY
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$39.85
1
$39.85
CAP Barbell Solid Curl Bar with Collars
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$38.39
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$38.39
UPOWEX Pull Up Assist Bands – Set of 4 – Heavy Duty Resistance Bands – Mobility and Powerlifting Exercise Bands – Perfect for Body Stretching, Powerlifting and Resistance Training
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$32.97
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$32.97
Yes4All Foam Bar Pad – Olympic Barbell Pad – Barbell Squat Pad – Barbell Neck Pad for Squats, Hip Thrusts – Weight Lifting Bar Pad (Black, Single)
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$10.99
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$21.98
Harbinger Padded Leather Contoured Weightlifting Belt with Suede Lining and Steel Roller Buckle, 4-Inch, Large
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$21.60
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$21.60
Harbinger Padded Leather Contoured Weightlifting Belt with Suede Lining and Steel Roller Buckle, 4-Inch, X-Large
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$19.44
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$19.44
Greententljs Olympic Barbell Weight Clamps 2 Inch Clips Quick Release Locking 2" Pro Olympic Bars Deadlifts Weights Plates for Squats Weightlifting Fitness Body-Solid (Blue, 1 Pair Set)
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$10.99
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$10.99
Greententljs 2 Inch Barbell Clamps Quick Release Pair of Locking 2" Inch Pro ABS Locking Olympic Size Workout Professional Barbell Secure Snap Latch for 2-Inch Diameter Size Olympic Bars (Gray)
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$10.99
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$10.99
Greententljs Olympic Barbell Clamps Quick Release Pair of Locking 2" Olympic Bar Barbell Clip Lock Collars Spinlock Workout Pro Collar Clips for Squat Weightlifting Fitness Training (Yellow)
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$10.99
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$10.99
Greententljs 1 Inch Barbell Clamps - Quick Release Pair of Locking 1'' Diameter Standard Bar Weight Plates Collar Clips for Workout Weightlifting Fitness Training Bodybuilding (Black)
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$8.99
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$8.99
Materials cost
$665.44
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$51.90
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$757.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$133.64
Total project goal
$890.96
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$890.96
4 Donors
-$865.96
Donations toward project cost
-$736.07
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$129.89
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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