Getting Smart – Blair Blackwell
“For students across America who are sports fan, this time of year can be exciting and captivating. Whether your student is throwing a football to emulate a Super Bowl touchdown drive, practicing kickflips in anticipation of being the next X Games champion, or shooting three-pointers in anticipation of March Madness, a common theme in all sports is that practice is the key to success. But, what many people may not realize, is the role that STEM plays in taking these sports to the next level. Tapping into a student’s interest in sports can provide an effective, hands-on and fun approach to teaching STEM. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), 21.5 million kids between the ages of 6 and 17 played sports in 2011. By implementing STEM education initiatives through sports programs, we can reach a variety of students to show the relationship between their favorite sports and their classroom lessons.”(more)