English & Sport

Physical Education can be a great medium to help L2 learners develop their receptive and productive English language skills. Students not only learn new vocabulary related to health and fitness, but they also have a chance to exercise and develop their bodies along with their minds!

PE is great for TPR (Total Physical Response) techniques! The students are able to watch and follow what the teacher does, then try it out for themselves. Physical education is in a unique position to help L2 learners as it has characteristics that are supportive of these students, conditions similar to those in which children acquire their first language.