Are PE classes allowed outside in extreme heat?

[Anonymous]

Just go here - it's not 67 at any point and you'll see it decreases when at the hottest point of the day. It has ALL the info you need

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/dc/washington/KDCWASHI537

Every kid would be totally fine in those conditions and it would be a "nice" summer day if it were July or Aug.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just go here - it's not 67 at any point and you'll see it decreases when at the hottest point of the day. It has ALL the info you need

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/dc/washington/KDCWASHI537

Every kid would be totally fine in those conditions and it would be a "nice" summer day if it were July or Aug.

+1. There's a forecast for a 61 degree dewpoint which is slightly humid but not a problem. OP seems to confusing the relative humidity when it's cooler with the relative humidity during the heat of the day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I put in all the forecasted values including dew point for Monday and got this:

Extreme caution: at this condition, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Continuing activity could result in heat stroke.

I love that you are equating PE class with extreme activity. Anyway, if it's too hot for kids to be outside for PE, the PE teacher will not take them outside. Do you think HE or SHE wants to be out there when it's insanely hot? Nope. Why are we even talking about this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I put in all the forecasted values including dew point for Monday and got this:

Extreme caution: at this condition, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Continuing activity could result in heat stroke.

I love that you are equating PE class with extreme activity. Anyway, if it's too hot for kids to be outside for PE, the PE teacher will not take them outside. Do you think HE or SHE wants to be out there when it's insanely hot? Nope. Why are we even talking about this?

Because we have conditioned ourselves to be overly dramatic about every little thing.

[Anonymous]

Well, bless mah grits, but y'all are in the South now. We freak out about temperatures below 40, instead. Mid-90s is pleasant, so long as the humidity isn't also in the 90s.

[Anonymous]

No reports of children melting at PE yesterday. Relatively low humidity again today, so once again PE should be a lot safer than getting a bite to eat at the Navy Yard Chipotle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No reports of children melting at PE yesterday. Relatively low humidity again today, so once again PE should be a lot safer than getting a bite to eat at the Navy Yard Chipotle.

These posters were ridiculous. It was beautiful out yesterday and PE is not that strenuous. Our HS still had track practice at normal time and is again today too, with optional after dark hours only for certain events. Most went on time. Your elementary PE class is fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No reports of children melting at PE yesterday. Relatively low humidity again today, so once again PE should be a lot safer than getting a bite to eat at the Navy Yard Chipotle.

These posters were ridiculous. It was beautiful out yesterday and PE is not that strenuous. Our HS still had track practice at normal time and is again today too, with optional after dark hours only for certain events. Most went on time. Your elementary PE class is fine.

Sure. Absolutely no one thought it was beautiful outside. Our high school PE class did not go outside and did something inside thankfully. PE in high school is 90 minutes.

[Anonymous]

yes

[Anonymous]

Just back from dog walk past local elementary and middle school. No kids outside for PE, another generation lost.

[Anonymous]

That's not extreme!! PE is less than 40 mins.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's not extreme!! PE is less than 40 mins.

Again, for the people on the back who clearly aren’t reading the thread, PE IN HIGH SCHOOL IS 90 MINUTES AND THEY ACTUALLY EXERCISE AND RUN.

We are talking about high school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No reports of children melting at PE yesterday. Relatively low humidity again today, so once again PE should be a lot safer than getting a bite to eat at the Navy Yard Chipotle.

These posters were ridiculous. It was beautiful out yesterday and PE is not that strenuous. Our HS still had track practice at normal time and is again today too, with optional after dark hours only for certain events. Most went on time. Your elementary PE class is fine.

Both of these statements are false. No one in their right mind thinks 95 degree weather is “beautiful.” Unless you are living in Dubai and are used to 120 degree temps. Or maybe you live near the Equator? Also running or exercising in that heat definitely could be strenuous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Next Monday and Tuesday show highs of 94 and 93. I am concerned about temperature and making the kids go out in the heat to exercise. Is there County guidance for PE teachers on days with extreme heat? Or does each PE teacher get to decide? Can I write a note excusing my child from outside activities on those days?

I dont think that is extreme and I want my kids outside as much as possible. It will be short - like 30 minutes.

[Anonymous]

There are some ways to stay cool in the heat, like wet cooling scarves around your neck. I think these are going to become more popular as temperatures rise.