EDUCATION

Sector Success Story

New PE Equipment

Bluefield Middle School

Success Story
Acquired 15 stationary bikes to be utilized during gym classes, and one stationary bike for staff usage.

436 Students Impacted

30 Faculty/Staff Members Impacted

1 School's PE Gear Upgraded

Project Outcomes

Health for All

Stationary bikes allowed Bluefield Middle to include students in PE that previously lacked confidence in traditional sports. Teachers have noticed students who would sit out of gym class using the stationary bikes during class.

Environmental Changes

Has created physical and observable change by adding the stationary bikes to the school environment.

The Bottom Line

From the Sidelines to the Bike

Using the School Health Index, Bluefield Middle School’s wellness team identified their needs and chose to focus on strategies to get more participation from all students in physical education class. They felt the best way to accomplish this was to add stationary bikes to engage every student no matter their fitness level. The students are loving the bikes. Since the bikes were added, they stay in constant use during each class period.