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Michael Scott Scudder
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I have been thinking for a long time that our industry just doesn't teach fitness right...to most people. We have tended to treat new members as though they're all athletes...or at least wanna-be athletes.
Recently, I read a great article in Teaching ToleranceTM magazine about grade schools teaching kids new ways to learn - and enjoy - Physical Education.
That article was so powerful that I adapted it to our industry...and I offer you the following WHAT-IF'S. I call the following "The Values of Inclusive Fitness" - and I ask you: HOW WOULD YOU DO IT?
Recently, I read a great article in Teaching ToleranceTM magazine about grade schools teaching kids new ways to learn - and enjoy - Physical Education.
That article was so powerful that I adapted it to our industry...and I offer you the following WHAT-IF'S. I call the following "The Values of Inclusive Fitness" - and I ask you: HOW WOULD YOU DO IT?
•Communicate clearly
* Encouragement as the fundamental value for members
* Modeling support for less-capable members
•Personalize the curriculum
* Members develop own skills, not compete against others…or feel that they have to
* Competition reserved for higher-performing members
•Accommodate special needs
* This is about health, fitness, having fun
* Not necessarily “rules” oriented…make the guidelines for the individuals
•Emphasize effort and personal progress
* Progress more important than performance
* Effort being exerted, not necessarily results
•Incorporate cooperative games
* i.e. Walk Across (your state) where every member participates
•Eliminate physical activity as drudgery
•Identify and remove instructor/trainer biases
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Michael Scott Scudder
Office Phone: 575-613-1004
Skype Phone: michael.scott.scudder
Email: mss@fitnessindustrygroup.com
Office Phone: 575-613-1004
Skype Phone: michael.scott.scudder
Email: mss@fitnessindustrygroup.com
