Q: How do you deal with students who pretend to be injured?
A: “I ask for a note to excuse them, and if not, they try their best, with the option to bring a note the next day.”
Q: What’s the most annoying thing when you’re explaining a game?
A: “I wait for them to quiet down, and if needed, have them run a lap to release energy.”
Q: What’s frustrating about getting students to respect gym equipment?
A: “I explain it’s shared equipment, and if they mistreat it, they can do an alternative activity without it.”
Q: How do you handle disagreements about the score?
A: “I have them settle it quickly with a game of rock-paper-scissors.”
Q: What goes through your mind when a student asks, ‘Do we have to run today?’
A: “I explain the importance of running for cardio and its benefits in class and beyond.”
