STAFF

Michael Corless

Anatomy, Health/Fitness

My name is Coach Michael Corless. I will be your child’s physical education teacher this school year. I have a very energetic passion for health and physical activity. During my previous years of education and training, I have had the opportunity to increase my knowledge of physical education and its role in mental and physical development. In general, I think that physical education classes have a negative connotation for both parents and students. I want to change that view into a positive one. I want them to get pumped about breaking a sweat! I want to have fun! Through my dedication to your students and my teaching curriculum, I hope to transform the opinion of the physical into an optimistic and productive stance. Physical education can significantly impact and ultimately change an individual’s life.
My goal for the school year is to share my love and passion for physical education with my students. I plan to introduce various activities ranging from volleyball to running. I will use the natural resources around our area to find activities that can be done outdoors as well as indoors. I want each student to find an activity that they not only can physically do but also that they will enjoy doing. I understand that every child is unique and has different needs. Only some children enjoy running or swimming; some students prefer team sports such as soccer or basketball. With my approach, I hope to assist the students in overcoming any physical limitations and focus on their talents and areas of strength. I wish their desire to be physically active will be ignited and continue to grow for the rest of their lives.
My class will be an environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves through physical activity. They will never be degraded for their struggles or weaknesses. Students will be required to encourage and support each other’s physical efforts. Every student will be expected to challenge themselves and give 100% effort.