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.