Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

Mike Farris:
Homeschooling dad Dr. Roger Sayre is with me again to talk about physical education in your homeschool. Roger, one of the greatest challenges in establishing a healthier lifestyle—for everyone, not just busy homeschoolers—is perseverance. Do you have any helpful advice for homeschooling families who are struggling to stick with homeschooling program of physical education?

Dr. Roger Sayre:
Well Mike, someone once said, “Variety is the spice of life.” Sweating does not have to be a painful experience! To keep our daily exercise program from becoming drudgery, I think we need to mix it up a little. All it takes is some imagination and some basic equipment.

And here’s something I can’t stress enough: we need to work up a sweat right alongside of our children. Perhaps play a game of ultimate Frisbee one day, and go bike riding or jogging another. It’s helpful to have some indoor exercise equipment for those days when outdoor activities are impossible. Consider getting together with some neighborhood or homeschool families for phys. ed. day on a regular basis.

In our area, one of the local Christian colleges offers phys. ed. classes for homeschool students. This has really worked well for our family! The environment is healthy, and the education has been great. And the fellowship with other homeschooling families has been fun, not only for our kids, but for Mary and me as well.

Mike:
These are all terrific ideas, Roger. Thanks so much! I’m Mike Farris.