Physical education isn't just about games and sports, but teaching healthy living through physical activity and lifestyle. Teaching about the human body through an interactive bulletin board allows you and your students to examine key muscles, bones, systems and even nutrition. Encourage growth and understanding of health and the human body by highlighting health and body features of the week. For example, if you want to encourage bone growth, highlight bones used for different activities and foods that encourage healthy bones. Post learning goals and outcomes and allow students to add fun facts as they learn and post them on the board throughout the week.
Cross grade competitions for physical fitness and goal setting is another popular use of an interactive bulletin board. Each class tracks its growth, recognizing leaders in sit-ups, running laps, push-ups and other physical activities weekly. Students may post their growth at the end of class or you can update the bulletin board when you feel it's appropriate.
There is much to learn about health and the human body. Trivia is an excellent way to teach and engage students in finding their own answers. Post questions weekly and have students submit answers in your mailbox, stapled to the bulletin board, or during their PE class. For example, post "How long are the human intestines?" and at the end of the week, place all the trivia response winners on the board, draw a name for a prize or other positive recognition in your school.
Nationally, each month is dedicated to bringing awareness to a wide range of health concerns from breast cancer to heart disease. Often schools may bring awareness to these events by sponsoring walks or holding fundraisers. No matter what your school elects to recognize or sponsor, an interactive bulletin board helps you set goals, track money raised and recognize students who are affected or have family members affected by an illness. These bulletin boards can share stories and increase knowledge and awareness of important health issues. For a list of National Health Observances visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.