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