Physical Education teachers nationwide are raving about in-line skating. By teaching skating basics and safety, teachers are able to include students who would normally sit on the sidelines.
"I have never seen our children so excited to be in physical education class than when we are teaching in-line skating," commented Sharon Czemerys, the district-wide supervisor for elementary PE in Buffalo, NY. "We are seeing great participation by all. This lifetime activity is perceived as cool and fun."
This year Rollerblade?, the pioneer of in-line skating, celebrates its 10-year partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the Skate in School program. This initiative has positively impacted over 3,000,000 elementary, middle and high school students, offering today's youth the opportunity to make in-line skating a regular part of their physical education curriculum.
Unlike many team sports that are typically part of the curriculum, all students - regardless of their fitness level or athletic ability - benefit from in-line skating. As opposed to traditional P.E. activities, this course increases cardiovascular endurance and tones muscles. Children can enjoy an activity they would ordinarily do with their friends after school?if they had the time.
"Today's kids have hectic schedules, just like their parents," states Nick Skally, Marketing Manager at Rollerblade. "By the time they arrive home after their extra curricular activities, finish their homework and have dinner, it's time for bed. The Skate in School program ensures that children receive a full 30 minutes of exercise daily - no matter how busy they are." Skally continues, "This course promotes healthy habits that impact a child for his/her lifetime."
Schools participating in the program receive Rollerblade skates and protective gear at a special price. Each school purchases and owns the equipment, so teachers can use it any time during the year as part of in-school and after-school programs. School administrators and P.E. teachers interested in learning more about the program should visit http://www.skateinschool.com.
Based in Hamilton, New Jersey, Rollerblade is a stand-alone subsidiary of the Tecnica Group. The worldwide headquarters of Rollerblade is in Trevignano (TV), Italy. Rollerblade is the founder and leader of the in-line skate industry, with over 250-patented innovations. Serving as the premier manufacturer of in-line skates, related accessories and protective gear, Rollerblade has received several awards for its innovative technologies, including the first women's specific design, an extendible skate for children, and the proprietary ABT? braking technology for controlled, effortless stopping.
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