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Michael Freitas » Coach Freitas, K-8 Physical Education

Coach Freitas, K-8 Physical Education

Education
Master's in Teaching
Bachelor's in Environmental Studies, concentration in Energy
 
PE Highlights
Learning the benefits of exercise and healthy eating.
Middle School - learning the body's major muscle groups.
 
Why I teach

I want to inspire my students to lead active and healthy lifestyles (Lifelong commitment towards improving mental and physical health).  As a teacher, I really cherish the moment(s) when students master a fundamental skill within a particular sport.  Seeing them succeed, work hard, and overcome adversity is why I truly love teaching physical education.  

 

Fun Facts

1) When I was younger (toddler), I met Will Smith and his family while swimming at the Fairmount Kea Lani in Maui. 

2) When I was in elementary school, I had an ablation done to fix an irregular heartbeat (tachycardia).  If I did not have this procedure done, I would have had to take medication for the rest of my life and not be able to participate in most sports/physical activities.

3) Everyone in my immediate family is a teacher.  My father is a physical education teacher and athletic director, my mother is a 5th grade teacher, and my sister is a 3rd grade teacher.