Students at Bettendorf High School are getting hands-on experience with outdoor recreation through a unique physical education class that takes learning beyond the classroom.
Mr. Clark teaches a recreation physical education course for juniors and seniors, giving students the opportunity to explore a variety of outdoor recreational activities throughout the Bettendorf community.
Fishing is one of the activities included in the course. Through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! program, students learn more than just how to cast a fishing line. The program introduces them to different aspects of fishing, including fish identification and cleaning, fish habitat, career opportunities in the fishing and outdoor recreation industries, and food preparation.
The program gives students an opportunity to develop practical outdoor skills while learning about Iowa’s natural resources and the importance of recreation and conservation.
For more information about the Fish Iowa! program, contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at edinfo@dnr.iowa.gov.
