Physical Education
Mr. Kinner
2023-24 school year
Announcements
Want to track Mr. Kinner at the Boston Marathon? Here's everything you'll need to know:
Date: Monday, April 15th
Start Time: 10:00 am (EST) - that's 8:00 here :)
Bib #: 7467
Boston Marathon Website: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon
Kid's Heart Challenge has wrapped up for 2024! Kyffin's community did an AMAZING job this year, and was the TOP fundraising school in the whole state of Colorado!! We also were the top school for completing FINN'S MISSION!! Thanks or all your support!
Welcome to our Cougar PE page!
Reminders for PRRS in PE!
Wow! It's hard to believe we're now halfway through the year! Here's just a few reminders that will help you be successful in PE:
Wear good gym shoes every time you have PE: This is better for you and your own movement, as well as being better for our gym floor.
Wear clothes that you can easily move and stretch in: t-shirts are GREAT, most shorts and pants are GREAT; if you decide to wear a skirt, make sure to wear shorts underneath.
BRING A WATER BOTTLE!! Guess what?? you're going to get thirsty in PE :) Having your water with you lets you stay hydrated without missing out on our learning!!
Stay fit and stay healthy, cougars!
Multimedia Corner
When I'm looking for motivation and a reminder about how important PE is, I watch these videos- check them out!!
Click on the link below to watch a short video by Dr. John Ratey, a leading advocate for increased student activity in school He's awesome!!
The following link will show you a video of Kim Bevill, a leading expert on movement and it's effects on the brain.
About Mr Kinner
It's hard to believe that I am now in my 20th year as a PE teacher! I love teaching PE; My passion is personal health and fitness, and I strive to pass that passion on to all of our students here at Kyffin. I'm excited as I start my 6th year here at Kyffin!
Personally, my favorite physical activity is running. I am an endurance FREAK!! I enjoy running all distances, but my favorite runs are those I can measure in hours rather than minutes :) I've completed too many marathons to count, more than a few triathlons, and This summer, I finished my 10th 100 mile trail running race!
I've learned many important things while running and supporting in these EPIC events. Two of the most important are:
1. GRIT! The resolve to keep going, no matter how difficult the challenge. This applies to LIFE, not just running crazy long races.
To me this is the core of the GROWTH MINDSET.
Everyone is faced with opportunities to quit, every day; it's when we choose to NOT quit that we learn a LOT about ourselves, and we GROW as individuals.
Think about taking the words "I can't" out of your vocabulary. I truly believe that we all have limitless potential to do things that seem impossible. Most of all, we just need to believe in ourselves.
2. Knowing that you need help, and asking for it is not a sign of weakness- it's a sign of STRENGTH!!
I know for certain I could not have finished these events without the love and support of my family and friends. Whenever I get really tired and just want to quit- when hope seemed lost, it was the support of my crew that got me through it. II ASKED FOR HELP AND IT MADE ME STRONGER!
When you start with a "can do" attitude, and you mix in a little GRIT, guts, and HELP FROM YOUR CREW you might surprise yourself about what you CAN do!! Now, go out and change your world!!
The best way to contact Mr. Kinner is by e-mail. Here it is!
Jonathan.Kinner@jeffcoschools.us