Grin and Barre It: Building Healthy Students in Physical Education

Abstract

Barre fitness classes are ballet-inspired challenges that incorporate ballet barre and ballet positions. This non-traditional lifetime fitness activity is appropriate for a vast array of student learners. Non-traditional units can be defined as new or different from established norms and methods. Physical educators should consistently integrate a variety of units to offer student choice regarding their physical activity options. This article will support professionals with the implementation of a lifetime wellness, non-traditional Barre unit in Physical Education.

Acknowledgment

The authors acknowledge Natalia Raffa for her assistance with poses and photographs.

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Notes on contributors

Laura E. Bruno

Laura E. Bruno ([email protected]) is an associate professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ.

Anne Farrell

Anne Farrell is a professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ.