Andrew Martin is the School Health Coordinator and Physical Education Supervisor for the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Mr. Martin leads the healthy initiatives implemented throughout the district to ensure our students are adequately prepared to become life-long lovers of physical activity, health, wellness, and care for their social-emotional well-being.
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GMSD Mission Statement:
Health, Physical Education, and Lifetime Wellness in Germantown Schools is based on the acquisition of knowledge and skills is not enough. The mission of Health and Physical Education is to empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life The courses are sequential educational programs. They are based on content and physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive and non-threatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful. Students with disabilities are provided with a learning environment that is modified, when necessary, to allow for maximum participation and enjoyment. 
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HPELW Vision Statement:
Our vision for graduates of Germantown Schools is that they have the necessary knowledge, skills, concepts, and experiences in health-related and skill-related fitness to be productive citizens and to lead healthy lifestyles. They will know and understand the importance of physical activity in relation to the performance and health of their own bodies. |
WHAT'S HAPPENINGHEALTHY SCHOOL TEAMS HAVE STARTED (2020-2021)
Healthy School Teams Page: A page dedicated to the HST's for GMSD schools. Healthy & Active Germantown resources available to all GMSD staff via our HST program. CPR/First-Aid & AED Resources available to all staff. Request training if needed. Family Life Curriculum available for parental reference and staff use for instruction. Self-Care Resources available to all GMSD employees. Fentanyl Campaign, from District Attorney Amy Weirich, will be taught with FLC in Spring. CSH Newsletters & HPE Newsletters available to all staff via reference. Project Based Learning Activities available for K-12 grade teachers that focus on health related topics Staff Yoga Sessions available for all GMSD teachers and staff. Sign-up today to start your sessions. Step It Up Challenge available for all students & staff. Sign-up today to see how many steps you can earn during this month long challenge and win some prizes at the same time. CSH Institute Presentations available to download for anyone interested. There's sessions & topics available for all. Principal Forms A page for all the Principal forms needed from CSH |
NEWS WORTHY MENTIONSThe Fitness Warehouse Challenge (students/staff): A virtual fitness challenge that will span the month of January. The Healthy At-Home Challenge (students/staff): A self-guided challenge that allows you to see the habits you have and helps to create healthy and lasting change. The Biggest Loser Challenge (staff): The GMSD teachers/staff participating in this challenge to see who can reach their goals and improve their fitness along the way. The Hydrate for Health Challenge (staff): A healthy initiative that will encourage teachers/staff to drink more water. We'll track water consumption over a month. The Mustangs Get Cooking Challenge (students): A virtual learning experience for students that allows them to learn about healthy eating through the culinary arts. Virtual Drivers Education Program (students): A virtual platform that allows students the opportunity to learn the rules of the road. Learning Labels Nutrition Experience (students): A classroom learning experience made possible by The Pink Palace of Memphis. Students learn about nutrition labels and how to read them. Virtual Calming Room (staff/students): A virtual platform that GMSD employees and students can use to relieve stress and focus on mindfulness. |
gmsd virtual field day
2021
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Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD) has created a virtual platform for all virtual and in-person students to participate in a fun filled field day experience. Students and families are encouraged to participate and have a great time. We will offer an in-person field day option for all elementary schools, but wanted to make sure we're including our amazing virtual students and families! |
gmsd stampede
2021
Winning Logo Design: Elpinike Thomas (HHS) |
The Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD) is partnering with the Germantown Education Foundation (GEF) to put on our annual GMSD Stampede Race. This year, we'll put forth a fully virtual race to ensure we're taking the necessary safety protocols to keep our students, staff and community safe! The official start date for this event will be on April 18, 2021. All schools will have their own tracks that they can run on (a 1 mile and 5k track will be created and shared with all registrants). We'll be providing a "passport experience" for anyone interested in attempting to complete all the courses! Early bird registration will start on March 1, 2021! We will have lots of exciting things taking place leading up to our special event! |
marathon runners of gmsd
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The Marathon Runners of GMSD program was created by Andrew Martin and the Department of Coordinated School Health. The program is designed to reward and incentivize students to earn and track miles. Students that are involved in Memphis Youth Athletics Cross Country teams, Middle and High School XC and track teams, and running clubs will be able to participate in this program. |
Healthy Germantown
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Schoology Phys. Ed.
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The Germantown Municipal School District will be using Schoology to educate and instruct their virtual learners. The Department of Coordinated School Health and Physical Education has created a page that GMSD PE teachers can pull resources from to add to their individual Schoology classes. Course Title: GMSD Health & PE: Section 1 Access Code: 2465-KHTS-296G3 |
Be the difference between basic
physical activity and QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
"Someone can be physically active without being physical educated. For example, I can take a brisk walk and be physically active. But if I'm physically educated I have been taught how to recognize and have a good understanding of the benefits and the purpose of walking to increase my healthy state. Physical activity is the "What". Physical education is the "Why", the "How", the "When", the "How Long" and the "How Much". Physical education is teaching life-long active living so an 8 year old will some day be 80 years old and able to carry 2 sacks of groceries up 2 flights of stairs". - Jean Blaydes
physical activity and QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
"Someone can be physically active without being physical educated. For example, I can take a brisk walk and be physically active. But if I'm physically educated I have been taught how to recognize and have a good understanding of the benefits and the purpose of walking to increase my healthy state. Physical activity is the "What". Physical education is the "Why", the "How", the "When", the "How Long" and the "How Much". Physical education is teaching life-long active living so an 8 year old will some day be 80 years old and able to carry 2 sacks of groceries up 2 flights of stairs". - Jean Blaydes
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