It is most timely that this session is available at the Annual Conference and has generated significant attention in the physical education fraternity around the world. In line with the increasing emphasis of sports safety and providing a safe environment during formal and informal physical activities at home, it is the responsibility of the educator to create and ensure safety.
The speaker, Carrie Flint, shared that it is imperative to create a safe environment for students to engage in physical activities both in the physical playing area as well as the psychological realm. Using the concept of 'Peaceful Playgrounds', Carrie Flint urged all physical educators to set basic ground rules in all playing areas.
She established that in order to set basic expectations that work in schools, they have to be well communicated to all members, maintain consistency and demand commitment from all. It requires a common set of rules to be consistent.
Safety rules have to be devised thoroughly and communicated through multiple channels to both the staff and all students. The safety rules have to visible and clear even at the playing areas. It is important to teach the students the value of respect while engaged in physical activities. The need for respect for otheres as well as the equipment they use.
There are many ways in which the physical educator could adopt and reference from the website http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/
Aubury Ong
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