Today's Activity: The weather will be nice today!! Use this opportunity to complete a running/walking or biking activity outside. Don't do anything that is too strenuous for you but make sure that it is also a challenge and not too easy. As always stay hydrated and have fun!
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an increased fitness skill level by challenging myself to complete running or biking workout.
Wednesday, May 13th
Today's Activity: Today, you will choose your own strength workout to complete. Just as on Monday you can use any platform that you would like, but make sure that your video is focusing on strength training! Once you have completed your workout, please complete the questions for understanding.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an increased fitness skill level by challenging myself to complete a strength training workout of my own choosing and answer questions about it.
Tuesday, May 12th
Today's Activity: Today, we will complete a jump rope workout. This type of workout works on aerobic endurance and is considered a full body workout. You can choose your jump rope workout to complete and I will leave an example below. If you do NOT have a jump rope at home, that is okay, as you can still complete the same movements with an imaginary jump rope. As always, stay hydrated and have fun!
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an increased fitness skill level by challenging myself to complete a jump rope workout.
Monday, May 11th
Today's Activity: The past several weeks we have learned about the different components of fitness, different muscle types, and their importance. This week you will learn how to put these all together to be able to make your own fitness decisions. Today, you will choose your own aerobic workout to complete and answer questions in reference to it. You can use any platform such as YouTube, BeachBody On Demand, GoNoodle, Google, DVDs, etc. Once you have completed your workout, answer questions below for understanding.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an increased fitness skill level by challenging myself to complete an aerobic workout video of my choosing and answer questions about it.
Thursday, May 7th
Today's Activity: We will complete a Yoga workout today. You can choose your own workout or complete the one provided. Be sure to not overextend yourself on any stretches and stay hydrated. This should take you into the weekend with a peaceful and clear mind. Don't forget to complete any work that you may have missed tomorrow and submit it to me.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an increased fitness skill level by challenging myself to complete a Yoga work out video provided by teacher or of student’s own choosing.
Wednesday, May 6th
Today's Activity: Today, our focus will be on Carbohydrates. Earlier this week we learned about proteins and their importance. Today, you will conduct your own independent research about carbohydrates and why they are important. You will complete questions for understanding after your research.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN research and explain what carbohydrates are, how it relates to fitness, and give examples of carbohydrate foods.
Tuesday, May 5th
Today's Activity: Today, we will complete a Pilates workout. Pilates is beneficial for improved flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, and balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body. The workout will be posted below OR you can find your own Pilate's workout to complete!
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an increased fitness skill level by challenging myself to complete a Pilates work out video provided by teacher or of student’s own choosing.
Monday, May 4th
Today's Activity: You all did a great job exploring and learning more about the 5 components of fitness. This week we will learn more about the types of food we put into our bodies and why they are important. We will also continue to complete workouts because staying active is essential, especially during these times. Today, you will independently research what a PROTEIN is and how it relates to fitness. Once you have completed your research, there are questions to answer for your understanding. Please email me if you have any questions.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN research and explain what a protein is, how it relates to fitness, and give examples of protein foods.
Thursday, April 30th
Today's Activity: We will have our final full body workout for the week today. Don't forget to use Friday to get caught up on any work that you may have missed this week. If you haven't fully completed you food log for the week, please make sure you complete that today or tomorrow. You will attach it via Microsoft Forms when you complete today's questions.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve a balanced fitness level by incorporating healthy food choices and physical activity daily.
Wednesday, April 29th
Today's Activity: Please continue updating your food log with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks each day. It will be due at the end of this week! Today, we will complete a high intensity interval training that focuses on full body improvement. Remember to take breaks when necessary and hydrate before and after workouts!
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an increased level of physical fitness by completing a high intensity interval workout that incorporates previously learned fitness components.
Today's Activity: Don't forget to continue adding what you eat to your food log daily. It will be due at the end of this week. Today, we will have a workout that focuses on full body, which brings all the components of fitness together, while also eating the right foods. Take breaks where necessary and stay hydrated.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate my increased physical activity skill level by completing a low impact total body workout.
Monday, April 27th
Today's Activity: We have reached the last of 5 fitness components to learn about this week. The final component is Body Composition. This consists of your height, weight, BMI, and body fat percentage. Today, you will watch a video from Fitnessgram that explains the importance of body composition and answer questions for understanding via Microsoft Forms. This week we will also track the types of food that you are eating for every meal on a food log. The types of food you eat play a large role in your body composition! This log will be due at the end of the week so be sure that you are adding your breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN recognize the value of my personal health by watching a body composition video and completing questions for understanding.
Thursday, April 23rd
Don't forget that today is the last day an assignment will be posted this week. Use Friday to catch up on any work that you may have missed this week!
Today's Activity: We will complete a workout that tests your muscular endurance for your total body today. Once finished with the workout, there are some muscular endurance questions for you to complete via Microsoft Forms.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate my muscular endurance knowledge and skill level by completing a total body workout and answering specific questions.
Wednesday, April 22nd
Today's Activity: We will continue our progression working on improving our muscular endurance. Today's workout will focus on lower body improvements. Be sure to take breaks where necessary and stay hydrated! Don't forget modify where needed :)
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an increased muscular endurance skill level by challenging myself to complete a lower body Fitness Blender workout.
Tuesday, April 21st
Today's Activity: We will complete a muscular endurance workout today via YouTube. Remember, we are working on completing more repetitions so it is important to pace yourself and take breaks when necessary. There are modifications included in the video that make it more challenging for you or make the exercises more simple. Choose the modification that works best for you.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate my personalized muscular endurance skill level by completing a YouTube workout and making modifications where necessary.
Monday, April 20th
Today's Activity: I hope you all had a great weekend! This week we are moving on to our 4th of 5 components of fitness. Our focus this week will be on Muscular Endurance. Today, you will spend time watching a short video on the importance of muscular endurance then answering questions for understanding via Microsoft Forms. If you have questions or need assistance with anything, feel free to email me!
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve a higher knowledge level about muscular endurance by watching an explanation video via YouTube and answering questions for understanding.
Thursday, April 16th
Don't forget that we are now on our last day of instruction for this week. If you missed anything this week, use tomorrow to finish up or ask any questions that you may have!
Today's Activity: We will wrap up flexibility today by testing your endurance and flexibility with a 30 minute session by HASfit. A good level of flexibility increases your physical and mental relaxation as well as releases any muscle tension or soreness. Hopefully, this week has provided a sense of relaxation with your workouts. Once you finish today's workout, please go to Forms to answer a flexibility question.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN maintain high levels of flexibility by continuing to do flexibility training at least 3 times per week.
Wednesday, April 15th
Today's Activity: Today, we will continue to improve our flexibility skills! I hope you were able to see what level your flexibility is by completing the BodyWeight Warrior training yesterday. We will continue to increase the amount of time for our training today and complete a 20 minute session. Don't forget to stop the stretch if you are ever in pain!
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve higher flexibility skills by challenging myself through a flexibility routine via YouTube.
Tuesday, April 14th
Today's Activity: Hopefully you learned a few facts about flexibility and stretching that you didn't know! Today, we will put ourselves to the test and complete a flexibility training from BodyWeight Warriors! Remember to not overdue any of your stretches and if you are in pain to stop the stretch. As always, stay hydrated and take breaks when necessary.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate my personalized level of flexibility by completing a BodyWeight Warriors flexibility training session.
Monday, April 13th I hope that you all were able to unplug and enjoy your Spring Break as best as possible! We will continue covering the 5 fitness components. This week we will learn more about Flexibility and its importance. This fitness component is often overlooked and deemed not as important as the others. We will learn this week why flexibility is important.
Today's Activity: Read a teen health article that discusses the important of stretching and flexibility. Once finished with the short article, answer a few questions via Microsoft Forms.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN recognize the value and importance of physical activity by reading a flexibility article for teens and answering questions for understanding via Microsoft Forms.
Friday, April 3
Today's Activity: We will wrap up this week with our last muscular strength activity. HASfit brought you a 15 minute workout earlier this week and today we will dig a little deeper and complete a 30 minute workout focusing on muscular strength. Don't forget to stay hydrated, take breaks when necessary, and add this to your physical activity tracker.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate a high level of muscular strength by completing a 30 minute strength training workout without equipment by HASfit.
*Reminder* Next week is Spring Break and there will not be any digital activities to complete. If you are going stir crazy, there are tons of active things you can do and take this time for a mental break as well. Continue to practice your social distancing and this too shall pass! :)
Thursday, April 2
Today's Activity: We will give our muscles a break today because it is important to incorporate rest days into your workout routine for rejuvenation. Today, you will spend time reflecting about the importance of strength training. You will send me your own opinion of what you believe the top 3 benefits of strength training are.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN maintain a high level of health in the future by understanding the importance and benefits of strength training.
Wednesday, April 1
Today's Activity: HASfit has a ton of awesome workout videos on YouTube from beginner all the way to advanced fitness level. Today, you will complete a beginner strength training workout from them. If you don't have dumbbells at home, use a water or gatorade bottle, or anything around your house that has some weight to it. As always, take breaks when needed, modify the exercise to your level, and stay hydrated. Don't forget to update your physical activity log daily with active things that you do. Here is another copy if you need it: weekly-physical-activity-log__1_.pdf
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate a moderate to high level of muscular strength by completing a 15 min beginner strength training workout by HASfit.
Tuesday, March 31 Today's Activity: Today we will start a beginner strength training activity. A 20/20 challenge by Nate Bower via YouTube. The common misconception with muscular strength activities is that your only goal is to become "bulky". Remember from yesterday, low weights and high reps will still strengthen your muscles and is important, especially for your age group. Take breaks as necessary and stay hydrated!
Today's Learning Target:I CAN challenge myself during physical activity by completing a 20/20 workout focusing on strength building via YouTube.
Monday, March 30th
Today's Activity: Last week we explored the 1st component of fitness which is Cardiovascular Endurance. You all did a great job of staying active and also understanding why cardiovascular endurance is important now and for the future. This week we will learn more about the 2nd component of fitness which is Muscular Strength and its importance. Today, you will read and article about strength training for kids and answer questions for understanding via Microsoft Forms.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an adequate knowledge level about muscular strength by reading a Kids Health article and answering questions for understanding.
Friday, March 27th
Today's Activity: As we wrap up this week of cardiovascular endurance, today you will spend time reflecting on which exercises worked best for you and on your level. Today, you will make your own short personalized fitness plan that is geared towards improving your cardiovascular endurance. This means any exercise that gets your heart pumping. Choose 5-7 exercises that focus on cardio endurance, decide the number of repetitions you will do, and the order that you will complete the exercises.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate my knowledge about cardiovascular endurance by creating my own personalized fitness plan that focuses on aerobic exercises.
Thursday, March 26th
Today's Activity: Team Beachbody is an online support system for helping you reach your fitness goals. They are currently offering free videos from Team Beachbody Kids to keep students active while at home. Today, you will choose which workout you complete from the link based on your own fitness level. They all encompass cardiovascular endurance and will be even more fun if you get family or friends involved! Once you are finished with your workout, there are a few questions about your workout that you will answer via Microsoft Forms.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve a higher level of cardiovascular endurance by completing home workouts at least 4-5 times a week.
. Wednesday, March 25th
Today's Activity: We will complete a workout by Fitness Blender that focuses on agility and endurance for many different sports. No matter where your interest lies, this workout will help any athlete excel. If you need to modify, complete 8 reps instead of the standard 16. As always stay hydrated and you can always pause for additional breaks when needed.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate a moderate to high level of endurance and agility by completing a Fitness Blender workout via YouTube.
Tuesday, March 24th
Today's Activity: We will complete a 30 minute high intensity home workout that focuses on building your cardiovascular endurance. Modify where needed if you find the exercise to be difficult, stay hydrated, and as always pause the video and take breaks as needed.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN demonstrate a healthy fitness level in cardiovascular endurance by completing a high intensity home workout via YouTube.
Monday, March 23rd
As we continue on our digital journey we will begin exploring the 5 components of Fitness. If you were unable to complete prior assignments, make sure you check below to see if you missed any.
Today's Activity: The 1st of the 5 components of fitness that we will explore is Cardiovascular Endurance. In class, we use the PACER assessment to test your cardiovascular endurance, but there are many other ways you can improve your endurance. We will try different ways through home videos on different platforms on the internet. Today, you will complete a worksheet that goes more in-depth about cardiovascular endurance and complete a short workout plan using the FITT principle. Please send completed to Office365 or directly to my email, whichever works best for you.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN achieve an optimal knowledge level about cardiovascular endurance by reading and completing a short fitness plan.
Friday, March 20th
Today's Activity: We all made it through our first week of the " new norm"! Thank you for all your submissions and continue to send in work if you haven't been able to yet. Today we will get in a 20 minute workout to head into the weekend! Remember to drink water and take breaks when necessary. Don't forget to add this to your physical activity log!
Today's Learning Target: I CAN...demonstrate high intensity movement by completing a full body workout through a high velocity workout from GoNoodle.
Thursday, March 19th
Today's Activity: Today we will work on making sure we all know how to identify and differentiate between aerobic exercise and weight training. You will read a short article and answer a few questions in relation to the article. You will send this to me via Office 365 and if you have trouble, feel free to email it directly to me. As always continue to work on your physical activity log.
Learning Target: I CAN..identify and define aerobic exercise by reading an article that clarifies each type of activity and answering questions for understanding of the information.
Wednesday, March 18th
Today's Activity: You all did a great job with completing exercises yesterday! Today, we will incorporate a full body workout that covers nearly every muscle in your body. Spend today watching the YouTube workout and rating the workout on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being EASY and 10 being TOUGH. You do not need to send me anything today, but keep the video in mind for when we return back to school. DO YOUR BEST and STAY ACTIVE! P.S. Don't forget to add this to your Physical Activity Log :) Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmGjxU3Ggko&t=622s
Today's Learning Target: I CAN..demonstrate a combination of cardiovascular endurance and strength BY completing a 20 minute full body workout.
Tuesday, March 17th Let's get moving! Choose 5 or more different exercises that we discussed in class that you can do at home without equipment and complete at least 20 reps of each exercise. Once you are finished, email me via Office 365 a list of the exercises you completed and which muscle was primarily used.
Today's Learning Target: I CAN.. demonstrate examples of muscular endurance and strength BY completing 20 repetitions of at least 5 different exercises and listing which muscle was used.
March 16th During our digital days we will continue to learn more information about cardio and weight training. As always, please try your best to get at least 30 minutes of some type of physical activity.
Today's Learning Target
I CAN..describe the skills of aerobic and anaerobic activities BY listing different exercises and explaining why they are classified differently. Please complete the Aerobic vs Anaerobic worksheet: aerobic_worksheet.docx Please keep track of your physical activity on this log: weekly-physical-activity-log__1_.pdf
Use your physical activity log daily and return once we are back in school.
Mar 12-Mar 23 We will begin a Weight Training unit this week and will have a test at the end of the unit. Don't forget about the weekly Pacer assessment.
Feb 24-Mar 9 We will start a Badminton unit and we will have a written assessment at the end of the unit. Don't forget about the weekly Pacer assessment.
Feb 10-14 We will be completing a Fast Tracks unit this week, which is a modified game of kickball. We will not have a written test on this unit.
Jan 23-Feb 5 We are starting an Indoor Soccer unit and will have a written assessment on Feb 5. Don't forget about our PACER assessment included in each unit and come prepared for class daily. indoor_sideline_soccer_study_guide.docx
Jan 13-21 We will start an unit on Pickleball and will have a written assessment on Jan 21. Don't forget about the PACER assessment that will be included within each unit. Here is a study guide for review:
Jan 6-10 Happy New Year and Welcome Back! We will begin fitness testing this week. Please make sure that you are prepared daily with dress out clothes and ready to actively participate. Here is a copy of the updated syllabus: updated_p.e._syllabus_2019-20__1_.docx
Dec 6- 20
We are beginning a volleyball unit that will last for the remainder of the semester. We will have a written test and skills test (bump, set, serve) over this unit as well. Please review the study guide: volleyball_study_guide_2016.docx
Dec 2-6
8th grade: Scoliosis Screening this week begins Tuesday, Dec 3rd. Please return opt out form signed by parents if you do not want to be screened.
7th grade: We will begin a floor hockey unit this week. Please review the study guide: floor_hockey_study_guide.docx
Nov 11-15 We will be playing Touchdown this week which focuses on throwing and catching skills. We will have a test over this unit. Please review the study guide: touchdown_study_guide.docx
August 19-23 We will begin an unit on Wiffle Ball this week. We will have a test on this unit early next week. A study guide will be posted for your reference. wiffle_ball_study_guide.docx
Aug 12-16 We will begin Fitnessgram testing this week and will dress out daily. Please be prepared for the PACER run as well as the other testing activities.
August 5-9 We will begin distributing lockers to students and ensuring that each student can open their lockers. Students will be able to participate in basketball, gotcha, or indoor soccer while we complete this process.
April 22-30 We will begin an Outdoor Soccer Unit. Please wear the appropriate clothing and shoes for playing outdoor on the field. We will have a written test over this unit. Please review the study guide: outdoor_soccer_study_guide.docx
April 8-19 We will begin a Capture the Flag Unit. If weather is not favorable to go outside, we will play Fast Track or 4 way Volleyball indoors. Please wear the appropriate clothing and shoes when going outside as we will be playing on an outdoor field. We will have a written test on Friday, April 19. Please review the study guide: capture_the_flag_study_guide.docx
March 7-20 We will begin a Volleyball Unit. During this unit, students will be tested on performance skills as well as a written test over the rules and knowledge of the game. Please review the study guide: volleyball_study_guide_2016.docx
Feb 25-Mar 1 We will begin an unit on Floor Hockey. Students are expected to dress out and fully participate daily. We will take a written assessment on Floor Hockey Monday, March 4th. Please review the study guide: floor_hockey_study_guide.docx
We will have Scoliosis Screening beginning March 5th. If you have already been screened or choosing to opt out, please have your parent sign this form and return by Monday, March 4th! scoliosis_parent_letter_19.docx
Feb 11-15 We will begin a Team Handball unit this week. Students are expected to dress out daily and fully participate in all activities. We will take a test over Team Handball Friday, Feb 15. Study guide is attached team_handball_study_guide.docx
Jan 24-31 We will begin an Indoor Sideline Soccer Unit today. The unit will last until Jan 31st. We will have a written test over this unit on Friday, Feb 1st. Please review the study guide: indoor_sideline_soccer_study_guide__1_.docx
Jan 14-18 We will begin a Badminton unit this week! Students are expected to dress out and fully participate daily. We will also have a written test on this unit on Jan. 22nd. A study guide will be provided.badminton_study_guide.docx
Jan 7-11 Welcome Back! We will begin dressing out on Tuesday, January 8th. We will issue lockers to anyone that is new to PE and does not have one. Please ensure that you have a t-shirt, athletic shorts or sweats, socks,, and tennis shoes in order to receive full credit for dressing out.. We will start our state required Fitness testing as our first unit. If you have asthma, please make sure that you bring your asthma pump each day.
Dec 10-14 We will begin an unit on Ultimate Football (Touchdown). All students are expected to dress out daily and fully participate.
Nov 26- Dec 7 We will begin an unit on Flag Football. Some students will be playing inside and some outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather if you are the group going outside.
Nov 12-16 We will begin an unit on Wiffleball this week. We will take a summative assessment on Friday, Nov 16th. wiffle_ball_study_guide.docx
Nov 5-9 We will have an unit on Outdoor Soccer this week. Please make sure to bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the outdoor weather.
Oct 22-Nov 2 We will begin a 2-week unit on Capture the Flag. There will be a written assessment on Friday, Nov 2nd. We will be outside for this unit, so please ensure that you bring the appropriate clothing for outdoors and the temperature. Study guide for the test provided: capture_the_flag_study_guide.docx
Oct 15-19 We will not be dressing out this week as it is conference week. 8th grade students will be screened for scoliosis this week. If you do not want your student screened, please return the form by Oct 15th. scoliosis_parent_letter.docx
Oct 8-12 We will take the unit test on Pickleball Monday Oct.8 and the rest of the week complete an unit on Castleball.
Oct 1-5 I hope you all enjoyed your Fall Break and got plenty of rest. We will be doing a Pickleball Unit this week and all students are expected to dress out and fully participate daily. We will take a summative assessment Monday, Oct 8th. The study guide is provided: pickleball_study_guide.docx
Sep 17-21 All classes will continue volleyball unit. There will be a Skills Assessment and Written Assessment this week. Please review the study guide: volleyball_study_guide_2016.docx
Sep 10-15 All classes will participate in a Volleyball unit. Students will have a summative skills and written test towards the end of the unit. Please review the study guide: volleyball_study_guide_2016.docx
September 4-7 Students will be taking a Summative Assessment on Floor Hockey September 4th. Students will not need to dress out Tuesday, September 4th. We will begin our unit on Touchdown or Ultimate Football on Wednesday, Sep. 5th. Students will be expected to dress out and fully participate each day.
August 27-31 We will begin an unit on Floor Hockey this week. Students are expected to dress out each day this week. We will have a summative assessment on this unit which is worth 60% on Friday, Aug 31. Please review the study guide below in order to prepare for the exam. floor_hockey_study_guide.docx
August 20-24 We had a great unit of Soccer this past week and are moving on to a new unit of Fast Tracks. This is a game similar to kickball and the students really enjoy it! Students are expected to dress out and fully participate in both warm ups and the activity in order to receive the maximum grade. I look forward to a great week!
August 13-17 We will begin our Soccer unit this week. We will work on passing, dribbling, and shooting skills. We will also work on cooperative modified games to show proficiency in our soccer skills. If your child has asthma, please ensure that they are bringing their pump daily to class.
August 6th- 10th Fitnessgram Testing which includes: PACER run, curl-ups, push-ups, height & weight, flexibility testing