Gym Class Memories

Where did you go to school?Nativity of Our Lord Middle School, St. Paul, MN

How do you keep focused during a game?I keep in mind that the game is long and remind myself that if things are not going well, they can always get better.

Who was your favorite football player growing up?Tommy Kramer, QA for Minnesota Vikings

What did you learn in gym class?Working within a team.

What happens when kids don't exercise?I think they set themselves up for physical risks for later down the line – normal development for a happy childhood includes exercise.

Gym Class Memories

Where did you go to school?Mission Hills Junior High School, Santa Cruz, CA

How do you keep focused during a game?Pay attention and concentrate on what's happening in the game.

Who was your favorite football player growing up?Ronnie Laughton

How has PE changed since you were in middle school?Every school had PE and now it seems like now half the schools don't even have a physical education classes!

What did you learn in PE class?Our teacher, Mr. Ross taught me about work ethic – never give up and you can always accomplish your goals through dedication.

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Where did you go to school?Hamilton County High School, Jasper, FL

Who was your favorite football player growing up?Lawrence Taylor

What did you learn from PE class?To make sure to always have fun!

How has PE class changed since you were in school?We used to go outside and play all the time.

What do you stay fit?Eating right is one of the most important things you can do.

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Where did you go to school?St. James Junior High, Vacherie, LA

How do you keep focused during a game?Study the opponent to become familiar with the way they play and think.

What do you do to get motivated to exercise?Knowing that I have to be in tip top shape helps me stay disciplined.

Do you have advice for kids that want to be NFL players?It's important to be active both on and off the field.

Who was your favorite football player growing?Deion Sanders

What did you learn from PE class?To be active at an early age, and to exercise on and off season.

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Where did you go to school?All Saints, Cedar Rapids, IA

What is the name of your favorite gym teacher?Mr. Padlock

What was your favorite sport / activity in gym class?(If it was football – what was your second-favorite?) Floor Hockey

What did you like/value about PE class?Being active in a fun way

What do you do to stay fit in the off season?Play Basketball

What is your favorite memory from PE class?The yearly tournaments we had competing against classmates. It was friendly active competition.

Gym Class Memories

Where did you go to school?General George S. Patton School, Riverdale, IL

What is the name of your favorite gym teacher?Mr. Marvin Wright

What was your favorite sport / activity in gym class?(If it was football – what was your second-favorite?) dodgeball

What did you like/value about gym class?I liked gym class because it gave me a chance to have free time and run around for awhile.

What do you do to stay fit in the off season?I play basketball, run, and lift weights. I like to do lots of different activities to keep it interesting.

What is your favorite memory from gym class?Dodgeball! I was about to lose one time and this guy, Lee Gordon, threw the ball at me and I jumped and spread my legs and the ball went right through and missed me – then, I was able to grab the ball and get him out!