Intramurals

by Darryl Barnes
SJHS staff writer

Every week students get together with the PE teachers after school to participate in intramurals. Intramurals are fun after school activities in which students can express themselves through physical activity. This program has physical benefits, but it can also help the students make friends.

There are a couple reasons that we have these activities. The first reason is that the PE teachers need a make-up program for those who have injuries, illnesses, absences, etc.

Another reason that the PE department hosts intramurals is that some students and teachers may be worried about their physical fitness or health. So they go to these intramurals and participate in the activities available. “It’s good for me. I go in there and leave feeling better having worked hard,” Mr. Hansen, a history teacher, explained. For the most part, intramurals are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The teachers have meetings after school on Wednesdays, so there are no intramurals after school that day.

Teachers are in the gyms for the different events held each day. The different activities held are: Weight lifting, sports (whatever they are doing in PE, for the most part), and martial arts.

Weightlifting is usually taught by Mr. Hansen. Martial arts are usually taught by Mr. Hatfield, a science teacher. Mr. Parker, a PE teacher, and other teachers switch off on teaching the different sports. Sometimes they have all of the activities, sometimes they don’t. It depends on the day.

Intramurals are a great way to get active and spend your after-school time. It’s all in the consistency though; better attendance means better results and a fantastic way to get active. Recommend it to your kids; it’s a way to get them moving. If you’re a kid, come on and join in!