HBE's Zero Hour Physical Education program has just concluded after an outstanding year.
Zero Hour Physical Education is a research-based philosophy that links physical activity with brain function. The idea behind this philosophy is to get students physically active before the school day starts. This will essentially get their brains more oxygenated and ready to learn. Studies have shown that students who are physically active perform better in school, manage their time more efficiently, have better self-esteem, and are less likely to “get into trouble”. Our Physical Education Staff designed lessons and activities that maximized their time and enabled students to get into their target heart rate zones.
For the year, 5th-grade students in the program participated in physical activity from 7:20-8:20 AM before the start of the school day. The students played a variety of sports and activities throughout the year. One of the highlights of the year was our flag football unit. They followed the sports education model, where students took on different roles. Students held a draft, which in turn created positions such as General Manager, Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Offensive Coordinator (create playbook), Officials, Scorekeeper, Announcer, and Media.
Congratulations to this year's Zero Hour PE students!
