Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Review sheet for final exam PE- District test

We have learned these concepts in class throughout the year.  Students should not have to memeorize, but should apply knowledge gained from our discussions and activities in class. 

Required District Written Test Review Sheet

Cardiovascular endurance= Aerobic (heart activity)- such as PACER run, endurance run, jump rope, soccer

Flexibility-stretches my muscles- such as sit and reach test, straight leg stretch,

                 Superman, hug-ins, yoga,  anything with the word stretch at the end


Homework:
Students in 3rd-5th grade are writing goals for each event on the card.  It should be written in sentence form, and should be realistic.  Parents can assist with the goal setting and encourage them to improve at home. 



Upper body muscular strength- works my muscles in the arms, chest, and back,

      increases upper body strength- such as push-ups, power climber,  flexed arm hang



Abdominal strength-works the stomach muscles, increases abdominal strength- such as curl-ups and planks- the test also lists leg lifts which we do not do



The benefits of good physical fitness:

  1. strong heart
  2. good health
  3. increased energy



The main benefit of good flexibility is that it decreases injuries .



The recommended amount of daily physical activity is 60 minutes.


Fitness volunteers

Dear Parents,

     I am in desperate need for help in the gym with fitness testing.  This year we have more double classes, and will have less time for fitness testing.  I have attached a schedule with our volunteer opportunities.  No experience is necessary!  Duties will include timing, simple data entry,, assisting students with questions and recording scores, organizing small groups, etc.  We need help every day, all day!  Each volunteer basically saves us one day of testing, so that will allow children to enjoy other fun and exciting activities in the gym.  Please fill out the form below with the time(s) and date(s) that you can help and return to the gym or email Mrs. Andrews at terri_andrews@ipsd.org and copy Mrs. Altekruse at kaltekruse@gmail.com.  If you cannot come in during the school day, we can always use help with entering and organization before or after school.  Fitness testing begins April 2-April 27                            

                                                       9-10:20                 10:20- 12                12:35-2:15                     2:15-3:30

Mondays   April 2         ____________            _____________          ____________            ___________

April 9                                      ____________            _____________          ____________            ___________

April 16                                   ____________            _____________          ____________            ___________

April 23                                   ____________            _____________          ____________            ___________

Tuesdays       April 3           ____________             ____________                _____________            ___________

 April 10                                     ____________             ____________                _____________            __________

April 17                                      ____________             ____________                _____________            ___________

April 24                                     _____________           ____________               ______________          ____________

Wednesdays April 4          ____________           ____________                _____________            ___________

                               April 11      ____________             ____________                _____________            ___________

                               April 18        ____________            ____________              _____________           ____________

                               April 24       ____________            _____________          ____________            ___________

Thursdays,       April 5      ____________             ____________                _____________              ___________

                                April 12       ____________          ____________          _____________            ___________

                               April 19       ____________           ____________           _____________         ___________  

                               April 26          ____________            _____________          ____________            ___________

Fridays,            April 13       ____________          ____________           _____________            ___________

                      April 20     ____________          ____________             _____________            ___________

                       April 27    ____________             ____________           _____________            __________
Just send an email to kaltekruse@gmail.com  and please copy me at terri_andrews@ipsd.org if you can help!