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[quote=Anonymous]Well if they will only be learning it  "tomorrow" then one day is not enough to 'learn' a sport like this so they will probably only be learning about it -- that it exists as a sport/activity -- and not actually learning to do it.

If she means that they are starting a longer unit on it tomorrow, then I agree with your initial assessment that it is odd but honestly I think it is a rather great idea. Unfortunately, many kids do not seem to get enough physical activity or incorporate it into their lifestyle. Gym class at school is seen as 'boring' or 'stupid' by a lot of kids who dislike the traditional type of gym activities.

Parkour is probably different enough, interesting enough and enough like 'getting away with something the kids didn't think they would actually be allowed to try' that it might grab these kids' interest and get them involved in a more physically active lifestyle.

If you have concerns about safety or something definitely inquire at the school out of curiosity what will be taught, how, and what will be done to emphasize safety. That is your right and obligation as a parent if something concerns you. But, I think schools are concerned enough about liability that they will be very safety conscious and teach a pretty toned-down version.

I would be very pleased if my child had the opportunity to learn this in school gym class.[/quote]

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