week of Dec 15th

It is a quick week in Fitness class.
Monday all my classes have gym.
I have Classroom for all classes on Tuesday only!
Wednesday is FR for 6/7th grade and Gym for 8th grade.

On Thursday we all have Olympics, so no Fitness class.
On Friday is an M & M day-so fun times!


Our gym sport is still volleyball and I will be looking at everyones serves.
Forearm passes look good,  for 8th grade I will look at sets also!

A few of you still have to finish last weeks assignments.
I am missing some homework papers and a few quizzes.
Look online to see if it is you and see me ASAP!
Do not get behind on your work, it is hard to get caught up at
the end of the trimester.

We will be starting our new units in health.

Except for 6th grade, both classes need to redo question number 4 on their quiz.
You need to know the functions of water in the body.

7th grade will begin the 5 fitness components.

8th grade will learn about eating disorders.
Please bring your chromebooks to class Tuesday.
You will have an assignment about cause and effect.

have a fun and fit day!

For 6th graders water quiz.

Here are you helpful hints!

The quiz is on water.  It is on how water is good for you
and everything on the first page of your handout.  The fluid pyramid.
If you studied your water worksheet, you should be fine!
Know the functions of water for the body!
Like temperature regulation.

It is a short answer quiz, only 4 questions.
You must write in complete sentences and tell me what you know!

Remember, you must have your handout complete to take the quiz!
So don't forget to bring it!

Study and get a good nights rest!

See you in the morning.

Tuesday for 8th graders

I almost forgot to give you a few helpful hints for your quiz Wednesday.
So I will be generous.

There are many reasons we need fat.
One is dietary.  We need it for taste, essential nutrients and calories.
Another reason is for the body.  We need it as a long term source of energy, cushioning for our organs, and insulation.  Remember this from the past few years???

The 3 forms of energy balance are the calorie input versus calorie output.
If you consume more calories then you burn you will gain weight.
If you consume less then you burn you will lose, and if your
calorie input is the same as output you will remain the same.
When you answer this question, be clear about what happens if the
calorie input vs. output is not equal.
There are 2 parts to this question, answer both!

The last tidbit I will remind you about is why people are overfat.
There are many reasons, including medical & genetic. Lets avoid those for now, too
much unknown.
But the main reason people are is due to too many calories in and too little energy(calories) used.
There is also sedentary lifestyle and ease of access to unhealthy fast food.

So I hope you studied and these last few notes help you do well on the test!

See you tomorrow in class!

Remember to bring your study guide with you. They are due!

week of Dec 8th

It will be a busy week!

All three grades have a quiz this week.
Here are a FEW reminders.  Look back later for more.

6th grade has a water quiz: how many cups to drink & how water benefits your body

7th has a bone quiz: know the 3 spine sections, with number, and bones from the list.

8th grade has one on body composition: know body shapes, types, morphs and how dietary fat helps the body

I have classroom with 6 graders, 4th period 7th graders and 8th graders on Monday, so I will give you the weeks schedule then.  5th period 7th graders, on Tuesday you will get same info!
So that means quizzes must be after Monday and Tuesday! On the first classroom day take home all your notes so you can review.  We will review in class also.  On the day before your quiz I will update this blog with a few helpful hints, so check it out!  

In the gym we are still playing volleyball.  We will work on serves and court position.

have a great week and STUDY for your quizzes, do not wait until the last minute!


Stay happy and healthy!

Week of Dec 1st

The first full week of the winter trimester!

Remember to check here weekly.  Since we are starting our health unit now, all updates will be here.
I will remind you of quizzes, homework, assignments due and will post the occasional links here.

So keep up to date and look here often!

When we do have classroom, remember to bring your planner, pencil and all else you may need to get your work done.   8th graders should have their chrome books, we will use randomly.
Also have in your bag a whiteboard marker and a highlighter.  Please come prepared to class so we can start learning quickly.

Our location rotation is:
GYM > CLASSROOM/CAFE > FITNESS ROOM for those classes w/3 teachers
GYM > CLASSROOM/CAFE/FITNESS ROOM for those w/2 teachers
We will usually have 2 days of classroom a week.
Always bring your calendar to class so you can write down your schedule for the week.

Our first sport in the gym is volleyball!



In health 6th graders begin with cold, flu and water information.

7th graders start with bones. I will give you a list.

8th grade begins with body design.  I hope you remember the question for thought!

week of Nov 24/25

Happy Holidays!

Well almost-
This is a short week,  just two days, then off for a long 5 day weekend!

All classes switch to their new Fitness teacher.
Monday we will get our health files organized.
Tuesday will be FUN day with all 3 classes together in the gym.

Have a great and quick school week!

Stay happy and healthy!

week of Nov 17th

This is the last week of the the first trimester!
That means the last week of our current Fitness classes.
All students move on to their next teacher next trimester.
We move in alphabetical order.
My classes to Maciel, Maciel to McMaster, McMaster to me.
Unless someone does not teach that period, then the students just go to the other teacher.

It also means you need to have all your missing assignments in by Wednesday!
Please check your grade and make sure you are up to date.
Don't wait until the last minute to realize you forgot to turn in something.
Any questions, just ask me in class!

My classes are still in soccer!
If the weather holds we will play outside, if not we will adjust.
Remember to wear the correct color sweats if you need them.
It will be cooler this week.

Volleyball tryouts will begin Dec 8th.
 There will be a quick informational meeting at morning break in the gym Weds.


Have a fun and fit day!

week of Nov 12th

Welcome back and I hope you had a great long weekend!

It will be a fun and short week!

If the weather holds we will still be outside playing soccer.
Remember to have the correct color sweats if you want to wear them.
If it is too cold, we will adjust and play inside.


If you have not donated to our major fundraiser, you still can!
Look at our ACMS website for more information.

Have a fun and fit week!

week of Nov 3rd

Welcome back 6th graders!  I heard you had a great time!

First week of November!
There are many holidays this month so put them in your planners!
Not this week though.

Sports a thon is this Friday.
Hope you started getting pledges.
Our goal is 15,000.00 !
We can do it if everyone supports our school.
Have you asked your parents place of work, or grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, or neighbors?
Our community is very supportive of our schools, you just have to ask.
Anything and everything helps!
If we have given you a volunteer sheet, to help out on Friday, please get it back to us by Wednesday.
Remember we need  a few parents also.  And if you have siblings in High School who want to help us, let me know!  They would be welcome.
If you can donate fruits and vegetables, let us know also!
The monies go to music, athletics, scholarships AND all the fun activities the students do at school!
It should be a beautiful day!

This week in fitness class we are starting our new sports.
I begin soccer!
6th graders will dress out Monday, then we do CPR/First Aid Mon., Tues., & Weds.
If the weather holds, we will play outdoor soccer until the trimester ends.

We are done with all health tests, maybe a few make-ups.
And just a handful of skill tests to finish.

It will be a fun and fit week!

week of Oct 27th

The last week of October!

We are still in rugby.
Only test this week, is the rugby skill test!
You must know how to throw the ball!
And half of you are done already!  Great Job!

If you are not done with any of the other tests,
talk to me and I will help you get them all done.

Fitness testing is complete, just a handful of makeups left to do.

Be prepared for cooler weather, Fall is here!
We are still selling sweats, just see me with the money.
Checks or exact change please.

6th graders only have one day of PE.
Have a great time at Shady Creek!
See you next week!

Have a happy and healthy day!

week of Oct 20th

Another week, another fit day ahead of us!

We are continuing our Fitness test this week.  We are almost done, just a few more days.
We will also get all make ups done this week.  In both fitness test and stretching test.

We are still in rugby.  We will go over more skills and learn how to play a non-contact game!

6th graders, remember to take your clothes home this week, since you are gone next week.

8th graders will have their action test this week.  The work sheet is in a previous blog.
Study!  We will review in class.  The format will be similar to the stretch test.  Please ask if you have questions!  I know they are a few who have not finished their stretch test, we will finish the first few days of the week.

Wednesday is a mini day so plan ahead!

It will be a bit cooler this week so make sure you have the correct color sweats to wear outside!
Also remember to wear your correct exercise shoes.  It does help your joints if your feet are happy!
We still have a few more gently used and new shoes if you NEED them, just ask!

We are here to help keep you fit and confident!

Have a happy and healthy week.☺

Week of Oct 13th

We are starting another great week at school.
It is conference week, so mini days all week!

This is also the week we try to get all our fitness testing done.
We have the mile run almost done, make ups will be next week.
We still have push-ups, crunches, ht/wt, sit/reach and trunk lift to do this week.
We hope to get it all done this week, but also know with the larger classes it will not happen, so make-ups will run into next week.  We should be done within two weeks without a problem.

So practice a few of these skills at home.  They are the same ones we do every year and for the sixth graders you did them last year as 5th graders.  We do them at the beginning of the year so we can see where you stand now and so you know what areas you need to work on for the year.  Then we do them at the end of the year to see how much you have improved.  Our goal is for you to begun fit for life and not just learn sports.  We want you to be the best you can be in all aspects of fitness.
We always see constant improvement as all students get stronger and fitter every year.

Here are a few pointers to help you do well.
Practice the plank at home daily, this will help with your push-ups and crunches.
Do a few push-ups, 5-10 is fine.  Do 25-30 crunches daily also.
When doing push-ups make sure your back/body is straight by keeping your core tight.
Go down to 90 degree elbows and go at a 3 second count. Your hands should be wider then your shoulders, so when you bend your arms, they are at a right angle.
When doing crunches, legs are bent, arms are straight on the floor beside your thighs and you slide your arms about four inches. It is not a sit-up, just a crunch, your lower back stays on the ground.
Stretch daily after you exercise/do sports, especially your hamstrings and back muscles.
Staying flexible does help in all aspects of your active life.

These are all skills we have done in class already, so be ready to do the best you can this week.
Remember these tests are for you, it is not a competition, it is to help you know how fit you are now and what you need to do to become more fit.

Any questions, just ask in class.

We are here to help you be the best you can be!

Have a healthy and happy week.

week of Oct 6th

We are moving right along here!

The end of this week is our first progress report.
So let's make sure all your work is up to date!

We are moving into our next sport and it will be rugby/zone football.
We will begin with rugby-no contact of course!

This week we have our stretching quiz and practice mile.
So be ready for both!
We may also have time at the end of the week for some final miles!
You can have a word bank for the stretching quiz if you chose.

Remember, do not stress too much about the mile, just do the best that you can!
We grade in Fitness class on effort and progress!
Your practice mile and final mile should be similar times, around 30 to 90 seconds of each other.
So yes, you have to try on both :)   We will take the better of the two times.

8th graders, you will have the action quiz next week, we will continue to review in class.
Make sure you have your notes so you know your opposing muscles!

It will be a wonderful week and the weather should be perfect!

Have a fun and fit week!

week of Sept 30-Oct 3

Hope everyone had a great extra day off!

Now we are ready to get going on a new week!


This week we are still in Pickleball.
We will finish all skill tests this week.
We still need to test forehand for the 6th graders ( not backhand, changed my mind!)
Serves and backhand for some 7th
And serves, backhand and strategy for 8th grade.
The strategy test will be on the court, I will see what you can do to score a point.

Most have finished the rules test, just a few make-ups.

Tuesday we will finish/continue to muscle test!
So be ready!

Then spend the rest of the week finishing skills tests and playing the game!
Most classes have finished the skills test, or are almost done.
It should not take long to complete!

Now that the King's fire is not affecting us, we can go outside and finish up our unit!!

Yippee!!!

Stretching tests will be next week, so we will keep on reviewing this week.
8th grade action test will be next week also.

Have a happy and healthy week!

week of Sept 22

Another week, another fun week at school!

We are hoping the weather clears up and we can spend some time outside.
The smoke is one thing that is hard to work around in Lifelong Fitness class.
We hope to get outside and continue our units this week.

I am still in pickleball.
Quizzes for rules and skills are this week also.  So be ready!
Basic rules (written) for all grades
Serve skill for all grades
Forehand and backhand skills for 6th graders
Strategy skill for 8th grade

If you have any questions, ask in class!


We will also continue to get ready for fitness testing, which begins soon.

We have also been studying muscles, stretches and for 8th graders - actions also.
All the muscles are here, on the blogs.
Actions for the 8th graders are below.
Muscles were in last weeks blog.
Stretches we do daily so are not here, but you can always go online and look some up!

Let's hope for a great week!

Stay happy and healthy

Muscles/actions for 8th grade
A muscle moves a body part
bicep	flex lower arm/elbow
tricep	extend lower arm/elbow
hamstring	flex lower leg/knee, extend the hip
quadricep	extend lower leg/knee, flex the hip
tibialis anterior	dorsiflexion of the foot
gastrocnemius	plantarflexion of the foot
soleus	plantarflexion of the foot
brachioradialis	flexes forearm at elbow,rotates forearm
anterior deltoid	abducts/flexes/internally rotates the arm
posterior detoid	abducts/extends/externally rotates the arm
abdominals	flexes trunk
erector spinea	exends trunk
external obliques	one side flexes while the rotates the trunk
trapezius	elevates, rotates the scapulae
latissimus dorsi	rotates/adducts arm
hip flexor	flexes upper leg
gluteals	extends upper leg
pectoralis	adducts, flexes and extends the arm
adductors	adduct leg
abductors	abduct leg
sternocleidomastoid	rotate/flex/extend head
Can also look online under muscle actions. Here is one link. There are many
	http://fitness.freewebspace.com/muscles
Key words:
flex
extend
rotate
stabilize
abduct
adduct
elevate

week of Sept 15th

Here we go again!

Another fun week is planned.
We are still in pickle ball and are learning the muscles and stretches in class.
Our quizzes will begin in a few weeks, so start practicing!

I am very glad the students are remembering to wear the correct shoes and clothes to class.
Thank you!

Just a few reminders for class-- You are allowed to wear hats and sunglasses -OUTSIDE- during class. We want you to be sun safe also!  You can even put on sunscreen, we have a bottle in our office if you need some, just ask!

Please remember to drink water hourly and wash your hands often!!! Let's stay healthy.

Here is a list of the muscles.   For stretches we will practice them daily and you can also look online for a refresher.    Have fun!  If you want to print, just cut and paste onto a document page.

Have a healthy and happy week

6th grade
bicep
tricep
hamstring
quadricep
gastrocnemius
brachioradialis
anterior deltoid
posterior detoid
abdominals
external obliques
trapezius
latissimus dorsi
erector spinea
gluteals
pectoralis
for 7th grade add:
soleus
achilles tendon
tibialis anterior
for 8th grade add:
hip flexor
adductor
abductor
sternocleidomastoid

Week of Sept 8

We are in the swing of things now!

Hopefully all students have their correct clothes and exercise shoes!
Remember we run around just about everyday, so all students should be prepared to be active.

We are still playing "Capture the flag" for one more day!
Then we will go into our own sports.  I begin with pickle-ball.

If you are having problems with your locker or being prepared for Fitness class, PLEASE talk to us,
we are here to help you become more fit!

All students should do the best they can in class.
We want you to become stronger, more flexible, more skilled, more aware of your body and how the mind and body work together.  We are here to help you become fit.  (Or for most of you - MORE fit) We know it is different for everyone!  We do not just teach you sports, but Life Long Fitness!

Also going on this week is Back to school Night. You will get all information from your homeroom teachers.  

If you have any questions just ask!



Have a happy and healthy week!!!


Blaylock

Back to school!!

We are back at it again!

School begins in a few days and I hope you had a great summer and ready to begin a great school

year.

I will update this blog weekly, so keep an eye out for new information.

The first few days of school will be easy in Lifelong Fitness class.

We are going to meet as a group, all 3 class/teachers. and let you know what is going on.

Do not bring your fitness clothes to school yet.

If I have you for ELD or advisory, I will give you information on the first day of school.

Just show up!

HAve a great day!!

Last week of school!!

This is it!
Summer is almost here!
Make sure all of your PE stuff is at home and check your grade!

Let's finish the week and then relax for a few months!

Have a great summer!!

week of June 2nd

Only a few more weeks of school left.
We are winding down our units also.
This Tuesday is the last day to dress out so bring a bag to put all your stuff in.
We will do a few mass games the beginning of the week then start cleaning up for the year.

So check your grade and make sure you have the grade you have earned!

have a happy and healthy week!

week of May 19th

We are still in our sports this week.

I am gone Weds for Track championships and Thurs for a league coaches meeting.

We are no longer lending out loaners so make sure you bring your PE clothes!

It should be a fun and easy week!

Stay happy and healthy.

week of May 12

We are winding down the school year now.
The last day is June 13th.
Check your grades to make sure they are where you want them to be!
Now is the time to get caught up!

This week we are having our Music and Manners unit with the 6th graders.
They do not suit out.
All 3 classes will be together for this unit!
On May 30th we will have a 5/6th grade dance that the current 6th graders will host.
It is free to all but we will be selling food and trinkets.
6th graders will get extra credit if they attend and participate.

The other grades are in my current unit, which is cricket and 360 tennis racquet baseball.

Don't forget to wash those clothes.

If you have loaner clothes, return them clean now!

We also have our last all school dance of the year Friday.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Week of May 5th

We are starting our new sports this week.
I am in racquet sports; cricket and 360 tennis baseball.

It should be a great week.

Wednesday is a mini day.

Have a happy and healthy week.


Blaylock

week of April 28th

Progress reports are done, so check out your grade, don't be surprised later!!

We are finishing up Fitness testing now, only a few left.

The weather should be sunny and warm all week.
Our sport is still Frisbee, so we will be playing games.


Don't forget to wash your clothes on Friday's and
to keep the locker area clean by putting away all your stuff.

Have a happy and healthy week!




Oh yeah and if you have not turned in your Honors Lifelong fitness application,
see me ASAP!

week of April 21-25

We have started our new sports in Lifelong fitness!
I am in ultimate frisbee now.  We have gone over a few basic rules and are playing
small games.  This week we will review a few more rules and play larger games.

We are also finishing up our fitness testing.
We still have our final mile and a few other makeup test.
We should finish this week, except absences.
The results are looking good!

We also have the Sports a thon this Friday!  Get out there and get some pledges!
I hope for good weather!  It looks like some clouds are coming in,
hopefully no rain!

Make sure you are keeping those gym clothes clean and RETURN CLEAN LOANERS NOW!

Have a healthy and happy week!

Week of April 14

We are still in Fitness Testing.
This week is make ups and the practice mile.

Make sure you eat well, hydrate and get plenty of rest!

We start our new sports also: ball and bat sports/cricket, tennis and frisbee.

Don't forget we have our first ever Sports-a-thon fundraiser on April 25th.
You will be getting all information by the end of the week.

Please look at you grades, we update weekly.
We need you to be aware of how you are doing.

Have a healthy and happy week!

April 7-11

We are starting our fitness testing this month!

Don't worry, if you are not feeling well on a test day we will let you take the test when you feel better!
Please no notes, just talk to us!

We are still in floor hockey in the gym.

We may start our outdoor sports soon!
Hopefully the weather will warm up and we can stay outside.

We are going to have our first ever  SPORTS A THON this spring.
Look on our website for more info!
It is April 25th on the field, if weather cooperates.
If you want to help out, parents or students, drop me a line!

Have a great week!

week of March 24-28

We are in our floor hockey unit now.

We have guest coaches for lacrosse coming in Monday to teach all students the sport.

Hopefully we can get out soon to start our Spring sports, but if not yet, usually after Spring Break!

We start spring fitness testing after spring break, ask your kid how they are doing!

Please remember to bring your clean PE clothes to use daily!
Too many students are losing points due to non participation.
We are having all students call home to help remind them to bring their clothes, if they forgot them!

Parents!  help us out and remind your kids to pack those clean clothes.

Thanks!!!

Have a happy and healthy week!

Spring break in 5 days!

March 3-7

This is it!
Our last week of the winter trimester.

6th grade- Your test is Monday on advertising and grocery shopping, be ready!
You must have both of your handouts complete.


7th grade- You will get your test back Monday, so if you want to redo a question it is due Tuesday!
And make sure all your work is turned in Monday!!!


8th grade - All your workout programs should be turned in.
Relaxation on Friday!


Everyone:

All work is due Monday!!  All late work is due Monday!
Check your grade to make sure you have all your work complete.
This is the home stretch, so make sure you have all your work complete.


We are still doing team handball in the gym


This is the last week of the trimester!
We start with our new classes next week.

We also have Tahoe Safe Alliance as  guest speakers next week.
Make sure the letter we gave you gets to your parents.
Parents - ask your student what this means!!

week of 24-28

7/8th grade -

Your 4 week workout programs are due at the end of the week.

I will allow a few of to do the work in class, you are so lucky!

6th grade-

You need to have your food log done by the first classroom day.

You must also have your labels ready, we will use them this week.

All grades - 

Remember to keep up with your grades and look at them on line.

Do not be surprised in two weeks.

All makeup work is due at the end of this week!

We are still in team handball for our gym sport.

Check it out online to see how it is played, it is fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6RcTHNlxto

Have a healthy week!

Health class

7/8th grade -You have two weeks of workout due this week!



6th grade make sure you have your labels- we start a new unit on Buying foods and Ads.

New sport for ALL- Team handball

We are starting our new sport this week - Team Handball!

It is a fun, exciting and fast paced throwing game!

Check it out online  Here is a link to a site:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6RcTHNlxto

First week of Feb. for all Lifelong fitness classes

Don't forget to study for your assessments this week!

Your handouts are due also, so complete them at home if you did not finish in class.

Weds is a mini day.

This is also our last week of Sepak, we start a new sport next week

A handful of you still have work to be turned in or you will get a zero.   Check your assignments online.

Workout program due date -7th and 8th grade

All workout programs are due the week after ski/skate week.
So get started and show me what you have, so we all know you are on the right track!

5th period quiz

Since today is a snow day, quiz will be Friday

So keep studying!!!

Enjoy your day off

Ideas for cardiovascular workout -- 7th and 8th grade

Make sure you do not cut and copy!!!!      Do your own program.  It should be fun!        Blaylock


Here are a few links and ideas.

http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/fitness-fact/1/cardiovascular-exercise/

http://generalfitness.tripod.com/id3.html (not direct, cut and paste into address box)


Cardio/ME

Day	Exercise#1	Exercise#2	Exercise#3
1	Treadmill 15-20min- light jog to run	Rowing Machine 15-20min- quick pace	Push-ups 3 sets of max # of reps
2	Cardio Bike 15-20min- medium to quick pace	Chin-ups 3 sets of max # of reps	Step Machine 15-20min- quick pace
3	Treadmill 15-20 min- light jog to run	Skipping Rope 10-15min- fast pace	Tricep Dips 3 sets of max # of reps

This program should be carried out over a week long period and can also be used for muscular endurance

Recommended Daily Stretching Muscles

Upper body	Lower Body
Pectorals	Quadraceps
Shoulders	Hamstrings
Biceps	Glutes
Triceps	Calves
Upper Back	Ankles
Abdominals	Pelvic Muscles

Muscle Str.

Day	Exercise#1	Exercise#2	Exercise#3	Excercise#4	Exercise#5
1(Chest,triceps, shoulders)	Bench Press	Dumbell Fly	Shoulder Press	Laterals	Tricep Extensions
2(back,biceps,abs)	Cable Row	Lat Pulldown	Shoulder Shrugs	Dumbell Curls	Varied Ab Exercises
3(legs)	Squats	Leg Press	Calve Press	Hamstring Extensions	Quad Extensions

7th grade health

We are getting ready for our next assessment.
It will be on Muscle strength and flexibility

Start studying now.

We will review next class and assess right after.

Your 4 week workout is due the end of February.

Make sure you are caught up in all you work!

Workout program for 7th and 8th grade

Name ___________________________ Date _____ Class _____

 Four week workout program    

Type of athlete __________

Must be in grid form- 7 days with the components in a column

Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Cardio
ME
MS
Flex
Body comp
*For 8th grade
*B, L, D  And snacks

Must include all components of a workout

Must include frequency, intensity and time

There are no complete rest days

Workout must progress

7^th  grade 150 points    _______      8^th grade  200 points    _______

Introduction to workout

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

********* I will have hard copies for everyone in class also.

Start your grid sheet as soon as possible!

Current sport

We are now playing SEPAK

It is also called kick volleyball.

So much fun