Diversity In Physical Education

The dictionary simply states that diversity or diverse means showing a great deal of variety or very different. A lot of other countries and nations identify the United States as being a “melting pot” or being diverse because of the different cultures here, but how does diversity associates with education? Of course, educators have to have a very diverse way of teaching because students have different learning styles, and yes teachers may have a diverse group of students but let’s look deeper. How can diversity be infused into our lesson plan? How can teacher combine diversity into assignments? And how can educators takes students out their comfort zones and put them in unfamiliar territory where they can succeed? Many students identify "diversity …show more content…
As a physical educator itmay seem difficult or even impossible to bring diversity into the classroom. Our greatest challenge is getting students up and moving and living healthier lives, however that challenge sometimes become more difficult when students have certain disabilities that restrict them from doing it on their own. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. This law makes sure that students with special needs are included in with the general population of the school. All students with disabilities are required to participate in physical education instruction, and this can bring diversity into the classroom.Participation in physical education is an important component of a well rounded educational experience and as an educator you are taught to adapt to the students need and give them an environment that is conducive for learning. The general physical education program is adapted to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability through modifications and accommodations. Having students that are disable focuses the teacher to become …show more content…
By introducing my students to activities from other ethnicities and accommodating the disable students will give my classroom a more diverse atmosphere. As educators we have to start thinking outside the box, so our students will. It’s time that we challenge ourselves and push them into becoming well rounded individuals. If we present our students with culturally diverse activities, this will allow them to become more open-minded of trying new