week of October 31st

6th graders will be going to Shady Creek this week!   We will see you
in LifeLong Fitness on Monday then you get to go down the hill to
Shady Creek until Friday.    We will get all makeup test done on Monday.
Both Fitness and stretching!  There is not much, you did great!

7th and 8th graders are switching sports all ready.   We will do a few days
of rugby and zone football then move on to soccer.  Your rugby/zone football
index card quiz will be Thursday.   6th graders will not have a quiz on this unit
but will have one on the next unit.   Monday we will get all makeup test done.
We do not have much, great job all!

A reminder on Loaner clothes:
You are allowed loaners on Monday/Tuesday,  whichever is your first day.
You must go to the office of McMaster, if a boy, or Blaylock, if a girl, and use
the clipboard to sign them out.  If we are not there quickly, wait patiently
near the office door.   After you bring YOUR clothes back to school, then take
home the loaners to wash.  Return the clean loaners to the same place you
checked them out.   You are only allowed one set of loaners at a time.
If you have classroom on Monday please still drop off you clothes to the
locker room.   We ask that you take your clothes home on Fridays to clean,
not in the middle of the week, unless really needed!
Any questions?  Please ask!!

Information on your quiz:
See previous blog for info on rugby. You need to know the 3 basic rules.
For zone football, I will give you a handout on Wednesday.
It is a game you have played before.  You score points depending on
which zone the play is complete.   Zone 1 is 1 point and zone 4 is 4 points.
You are only allowed forward plays.   Flags are used, no contact game.
Defense are allowed points also.   We will over the rules in class.

The weather should be nice after Monday so we hope to get outside!!
Please remember your PE uniform!  Everyone should be ready to
participate during class!

Have a fun, fit and fabulous week!

week of October 24

Conference week!  All mini Days!  All week fitness testing!

It will  be a fast paced week, so be ready to be your best!  Like always!

Monday will be the Stretching quiz.  Meet in room 201 and do not dress out.
Line up outside the classroom in roll call order.  Bring your backpacks.
Make sure you have your study guide with you, ready to turn in!
Remember you can also use your muscle quiz for this test.

Tuesday - Thursday will be Fitness testing.  When time we will also continue
 to complete the individual part of the stretch test.

Friday will be makeups, both fitness and stretch.  If needed we will also
use the following Monday for make-ups.
6th and 7th graders will also have a quick dentist visit.

For Leadership class we are going over your reading goals and grade book.

Any questions?  Ask in class!

Have a fun and fit week!

week of October 17th

We have just finished the 6 week progress reports.
I am sure you checked your grade and are happy with what you have earned.
Great job!
If you still need to turn things in so I can update your grade, please do so Monday.
I can update the grade Monday evening.  Remember it is only a progress check.

This week we are still in rugby/football.  We will begin games this week.
Go online and watch a few minutes of the game.  WE are playing flag rugby.
We do not tackle, we will use flags. We will keep the game safe.
Yes, there will be a quiz on this!

A few basic rules:

1. THE RULES  

(http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/stories/instant-expert-the-rules-of-rugby-made-simple)


All the best games need rules, otherwise they fall into chaos. Rugby has many rules but we’re distilling things down to the following points. 



i. The Fundamental Rule
The ball must never be passed or knocked forward from a player’s hands. It can be thrown sideways or backwards, or it can be kicked in any direction, but never passed forwards. 

ii. Onside and Offside
Staying onside is crucial and should be the aim of every player. Whenever the ball is in play, any player who finds himself ahead of a team-mate carrying the ball, and who then actively attempts to play the ball, is deemed to be offside and likely to concede a penalty, taken from the place the offense was committed. 

To score a try (worth 5 points), the player must simply place the ball on the ground with downward pressure in the in-goal area – the zone behind the goalposts.

Here is a link to the game.  http://www.rulesofsport.com/sports/rugby.html



If the weather is bad we will start the rest of our Fitness Testing.  A few still have
to finish the final mile, we will complete them on the next nice day.  Monday may
have unstable weather, but the rest of the week should be fine.  We will also begin
learning/reviewing the stretches that go with the muscles you have learned.  I will give you a
paper study guide and I will put more information on stretches here during the week.

All PE clothes are in, please come to class prepared!

Have a fun and fit week!

week of October 10

Start with the happy news- Wednesday is a mini day!

PE clothes were shipped on Friday!!!!  So as soon as they arrive I will let you know!!!!

Here goes for the week:

We start our new sport-rugby/zone football, we are on the south side of the field.

Muscle test will be on Tuesday.  Remember to bring your study guide and for 6/7 grade your note card if your chose to.  8th grade I will give you several words.  Remember spelling counts!
Again you must show me your study guide!  Do not suit out for this day.  STUDY!

Wed.-Fri. will be makeup days for the final mile.  If you still need to complete yours-
pick a day and let me know.

Thursday is pictures retakes.
It is also hearing van for 8th graders only.

Friday is 6 week progress reports.
Make sure all your work is turned in!  A few have not completed their Google CR work yet.
A few still need to make-up the pickleball quiz also.  We can do test makeups on Monday.
Check your grade and make sure it is what you have earned!



Thank you for staying up to date and reading this!  When you see me Monday give me a
muscle and it's location to show me you have read this!


Have a fun and fit week!

week of October 2

Short school week!
Monday is a district wide staff development day.

We are still be in pickleball.
We will continue to learn basic rules in class.
Please look at the rules from last weeks blog.
There will be an "index card" quiz on rules Friday.

We will continue to review muscle locations.
Quiz will be NEXT week.   That way grade is on progress reports.
Again look at blog for muscles.
I will give everyone a paper copy of the muscle sheet to practice.

We will finish the final mile this week also!

Wednesday I am gone on Student Council Field trip.
There will be a sub.
All day long is Walk at School day.
All Lifelong Fitness classes will be walking all class period.
We will let you know in class how this will look.

I gave credit to everyone who turned in Google CR assignments.
There are a few items that need review.
A calf is a body part not a muscle, look at last weeks blog for the muscles.
Talk to your older siblings, parents, friends and other family members to
help you review all their locations.  Many of you did not write down a location.
Spelling does count,  words are in last weeks blog.
For the rules- Please look at the basic rules in last weeks blog.
Serve is underhand, racquet below the waist.  Must serve diagonal, past
the serve line and double bounce rule applies.
Most 7th and 8th graders did a great job!  Many 6th graders did a great job!
A few have not turned in Goggle CR assignment, do so ASAP.
3 of you are not in CR.  I will email you to remind you.

I have updated all grades, look at Aeries to make sure you are up to date.
Progress reports go out in 2 weeks.

The weather will be cooler this week, be prepared.  If you still need PE clothes,
I will sell before school on Tuesday.  We do not have shorts or sweat pants yet.
Hopefully end of week, we had to go through another company. Thank you to all
students who have come to class prepared in Cougar shirts and correct shoes!


Have a happy and healthy week!

Tuesday night update

There is now a google classroom assignment.
It is short and just a review.
We have gone over the answers in class, and
will continue to review in class.

If you do not have the CR code please email me and I will give it to you.

It is due Friday.  You get 5 extra minutes in class Friday to turn it in.

Here is the study guide for muscles:

Muscles for Health

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


Here are a few links for pickleball rules:

http://pickleball.com/pages/rules-how-to-play-the-game

http://www.usapa.org/rules-summary/

week of Sept 26th

Here we go again!
Another week, another chance to learn more!

The rest of our clothes have not shown up.
We still only have tops and a few large sweatpants.
We are waiting for our shorts and sweatpants still.
If you have not done so, please bring 10 dollars to buy the t-shirt.
For those of you who have THANK YOU!
Thank you for understanding and working with us!

Now for the week......
6th graders have Let's Get Real with the counselors this Monday and Tuesday.
Meet us in the gym and do NOT suit out.
Just put your clothes away and go to roll call.

7th an 8th graders are still in pickleball  and it looks like
a nice week to be outside!  There is also Honor Roll for 7th grade
Thursday morning and Friday is 8th grade Honor Roll.

We will also finish the practice mile this week,
and start the final mile for those who ran last week.

I am still missing about 8 people who have not signed into Google classroom.
Please do so ASAP,  there will be an assignment for the week.
I will put it in Tuesday night.

Remember, be confident in who you are, always be your best,
and communicate!

Have a happy and healthy week!

Wednesday the 21st

Some good news about the PE clothes!

We now have small and medium tee's.
We still have small shorts.

So if you need these bring exact change!

See you at school!

week of September 19th

This should be a fun week at Cougar land!

It is Spirit Week!

The schedule is posted in the bulletin.  Monday is PJ day!

We will also have fun activities at lunch in the gym!

For Lifelong fitness classes we are starting our individual sports.

My classes are in pickleball.  So dress out and get ready for some fun!

We will begin with skill work, then court work and rules.

We will also be doing the practice mile this week.  Not sure on the day, 

not Monday!

Please make sure you bring the correct shoes!

If you do not have Cougar clothes, bring ANOTHER pair to wear.

Good news is the clothes have shipped!!!!!!

They should be here Tuesday, so we MAY be able to sell Wednesday.

We will let you know when they show up.

A few of you have still not turned in your Lifelong fitness contract,

please do so ASAP!  We have more if you need another one.  Just ask!

Have a happy and healthy week!

Week of September 12

This will be our first FULL week of school!.
A lot has happened the first 6 days!
But our PE clothes coming in is not one of them, so sorry.

You can subscribe to "acmsbulletin" on youtube to 
check out our daily school bulletin.

If you have not turned in your PE handout form, do so ASAP.
They were due Friday.  I have attached it here.
Please print it and send it in, if you lost yours.
Or ask your teacher for another one on Monday.

We are going to be dressing out though.
So just bring any color shirt and shorts to wear.
You do not have to go and buy anything new.
Make sure they are school appropriate please!
When the clothes come in, we will get them to you.
We will be checking for correct shoes.  So those must
be appropriate.  You will get full participation points
if you wear the correct shoes and bring clothes to workout in!

We do have small shorts and large shirts if you need 
to buy those.  See me.

The first few days we will play Capture the Flag.
Fun times!

Have a fit and fantastic week!


Just print this little box, sign and turn in. You can cut and paste this section to a word document.

          *****Cut here and return to your PE teacher

I have read and agree to do my best to comply with the rules and expectations of the ACMS Physical Education policies and procedures. Print student name__________________________Signature_______________________________ I have read all the policies & procedures and will support my child in following them. Parent signature____________________________Phone#:Home___________Work____________ Please list all MEDICAL CONCERNS of which the staff should be aware: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Actual handout:

Life Long Fitness Department

We believe that the development of life skills is the most important aspect of our program.  The students strive to develop a high level of fitness 

while engaged in sport activities.  We incorporate both the mental and the physical in striving for the highest level of fitness. 

 All students can succeed!  Success breeds success.

Above all, we strive to make our classes as fun as possible.  We sincerely hope their experience through our department

is a positive and inspirational one that will instill the importance of “Fitness through Life”.

Please read the policies and procedures carefully, share the information with your parents, and keep handy for easy reference.  

The procedures will establish our class culture for the school year.  The next page must be signed, by you and a parent/guardian, 

and returned to your teacher.  Through the course of the year, it will help clear up any questions you or 

your parents may have about our program.

Class Procedures, Expectations and Rules

In today’s society who you are and the character you possess is more important than any other single factor in determining long term success.  Your character is made up of many facets, the most important being, how you treat yourself and others, and how you react in a given situation.

Each of us is responsible for being a responsible, active citizen in our homes, school, community, and eventually the world.  Daily opportunities present themselves for us to become socially responsible.  All procedures and school rules will be followed every day.  They will become routine.

Locker Room Procedures

    

Each student will be issued a locker.  DO NOT GIVE YOUR COMBINATION TO ANYONE!  DO NOT ENTER ANY ONE ELSE’S LOCKER.

ALWAYS LOCK YOUR LOCKER!

Report any lost item to your P.E. teacher.

No one is allowed in the locker room without a teacher present.

Entering the locker room:

• If locker room is locked, wait in a single file.
• As you enter, do so patiently and politely.

In the locker room:

• Use appropriate language and no whistling, horseplay or excessive noise.
• Locker rooms will be locked after everyone leaves.

Equipment and Facilities

• Report any damaged equipment immediately to your teacher.
• Do not climb on fences, backstops, goalposts, baskets, or lockers.
• Food, drink, and gum is prohibited in all indoor P.E. facilities. (Water is acceptable)

Activities

Most units are 3-6 weeks long and will usually include a written and/or skills exam.  We also have a classroom health unit during the winter trimester.   The health unit includes written work and homework.   

We also have a Wellness Faire every year in March.  If you would like to volunteer please let us know.

Dress Code Students are required to wear (ACMS) shorts and t-shirts during all activities. (must not be altered)  The cost is TEN dollars each for the shorts and t-shirts ($20.00 total) Any color ATHLETIC SHOE with an arch is acceptable. Students are required to print their first name and last initial on all P.E. clothes.   If a student forgets his/her clothes, we will provide clean “loaner” clothes that are signed out through the P.E. teachers.  See policy in your locker room.  You may not borrow clothes if you already have loaner clothes checked out. All students will take their P.E. clothes home to wash weekly, for sanitary reasons. Students cannot use P.E. clothes that belong to other students.

Medical Excuses

• If you cannot participate in a P.E. activity, you must bring a note from a parent/guardian
•               (good for 3 days) or doctor.  If you see a doctor we need to see the note.  
• >Notes must have the following: a) a parent/guardian or doctors signature
•                                                    b) the dates to be excused and type of injury
• You must suit out unless physically unable due to injury.
• All long-term medicals (10 or more days) will be required to do written work.
• If the student cannot participate in P.E. for an extended period of time, (handled case by case)  alternative activities will be provided.  These may include moving the child to another class situation or using them as an aide.
• If your child has asthma, we will help them modify their activity level appropriately.      Consequences
  
  

      Consequences will be aligned with ACMS and district policies. See ACMS handbook.

  
  

  Grading Procedures

  
  
  Your physical education grade each trimester will be based on participation and unit grades.  The unit grade includes skill and knowledge used in an activity, written tests, and skills tests.  The participation/cooperation grade will be based on a point system.
  Participation/cooperation grade:  As the trimester progresses, the student will have an opportunity to gain or lose points.
  Ways to gain points:  Following classroom expectations weekly
                                   Outstanding effort and/or class leadership
  
  
  Ways to lose points:  Wearing another student’s uniform
                                   Non-suit and/or lack of effort or participation

  Each week all instructors will update the students’ grades on the computer.  It is your responsibility to keep informed of your current grade status.  If situations arise which need to be handled in a special way, parents will be informed by phone call or in writing.  You can e-mail us if there are any situations that need to be clarified.

New School Year 2016/17!

Welcome Back!  Hope everyone had a great summer and stayed happy & healthy!

It will be another great year!  We will have exciting units to keep you active and help you learn more about Fitness- both mental and physical!

Unfortunately, our PE clothes have not arrived yet. They are way behind in production:(
So, don't worry about bringing money or your previous years clothes.  We will let you know when they arrive.  It will take us a few days to get all the paperwork, information and lockers ready.
I am sure it will all work out!

Look here for more information.  I will update weekly, or every few days if needed.


Let us, ALL together, make this a fun, healthy year, filled with fitness!

Go COUGARS!

week of June 13

Last week of school!

Please check your grades, I will turn them in Tuesday night.

Have a fun, happy and healthy summer!

week of June 6

This will be our last week to suit out!
We are still playing capture the flag for most classes.
This will adjust by grade level.
Please play by the rules, it makes it more fun, and safe, for everyone!

Please double check those grades, turn in any missing work and
make sure it is the grade you have earned.

Our last day to suit out is Tuesday!
You will need to bring your own bag for all your locker stuff.
We will check your lockers back in on Wednesday and Thursday.
You need to be able to open your locker and show us it is not broken.
Then we go to free time.

If you have loaner clothes you need to return them clean ASAP!
We will charge you if you lost them, $2.00 per item.
Bills for lost/broken items will go out on Wednesday.

We are on the home stretch now, let's keep learning and having fun!
Remember that sportsmanship is a lifelong skill!
Summer will be here before you know it!
So stay healthy and happy these last few weeks.

week of May 31

A few more weeks of school!  Hope everyone had a great 3 day weekend.

We are in our sports, ultimate frisbee for us, for Tuesday/Wednesday
then we go to mass games of Capture the Flag.  
Depending on grade level we may adjust.
So be prepared to still dress out and be active this week.      
Friday is the talent show and we will be on assembly schedule.

June 7th will be the last day to dress out.
Please return your clean loaner clothes ASAP!
We will begin charging next week.


Have a fun and fit week!

week of May 23

Less then 4 weeks left of school!
We are still in our same sports.
The weather will be unsettled, so be prepared for cooler temps.

I am gone Monday for an Athletic meeting.
Be good to the sub!

Should be a fun and easy week of playing games!

Check those grades and make sure you have turned in all your work!

Have a fun and fit week!

week of May 16

This is a busy week for the school.
We have Track championships Wednesday, election taping Thursday, with voting on Friday.
Also we will have the 5/6th  grade dance Friday from 4-630.
Four and a half weeks of school left.  Stay healthy and keep dressing out!

For Lifelong fitness we are moving on to our next sport this week.
We will play cricket one more day then move on to ultimate frisbee.
We also have swing dancing the last few days of the week for 6th grade only.
8th grade has the high school tennis coaches showing up Monday.

Have a fun and fit week!

week of May 9th

Another fun filled week of Life long fitness is around the corner!

Last week's schedule was crazy;  storms, subs, mini day and testing.
This week should be a bit more calm.
The weather should be mainly sunny so we can go outside.
We are still in bat and ball, we will play 360 softball first, and then cricket.
Next week we begin ultimate frisbee.

Please remember to return the loaner clothes clean ASAP.
We will begin charging in 2 weeks.

I have a half day sub on Thursday due to the Track meet at South Lake Tahoe.


Have a happy and healthy week!

week of May 2

Progress reports are going out this week!
I hope you have been looking at your grades online!
This Wednesday is a mini day.
State testing begins this week also.

In class we are switching sports.
I go to bat and ball and then frisbee.
We are now on the south side of the field.
MC goes to frisbee and Basi to tennis.
Hoping the weather stays nice all week,
but if not we will play indoors.

When we line up for roll, switch roll seating.
Bleachers to floor, floor to bleachers.

Have a fun and fit week!

week of April 25

Another week of fun and fitness ahead!

Yet it looks like it may be inside some this week.
Looking at the forecast, we have storms coming in this week.
The start of the week may have precipitation.

We are still in tennis, but may have to adjust our games if we are inside.
So still dress out and we will still play tennis games if in gym or cafe or hopefully outside!

A few, very few, have to finish the mile run.  This will be done on the first nice day.

Tuesday is assembly schedule for our Schools To Watch award.  It is at the end of the day.
So classes are shorter, be quick in the locker room.
Wednesday is Open House.  We will be in the Fitness Room, so bring your family by
and show them things we do in Life Long Fitness.  It is from 6-730 pm
Thursday I have a half day sub due to Track meet.
Friday is 6 weeks so progress reports will be turned in. Check your grades!!!

In leadership class we have Michelle Larson coming in for a visit on Thursday.
She is a local Physical Therapist.  Let's think of some questions to ask and list them on the board.

I hope I got it all, it is a busy week!

Have a Happy and Healthy week!

week of April 18th

Hope everyone had a great Spring Break!

Eight and 1/2 weeks of school until summer break!

This week we begin our outdoor sports.  My classes have tennis racquet sports.
If the weather is nice we go out on the blacktop to play our games.
It should be nice all week, but 1st and 2nd period may be cool.
We still have the final mile to do this week.  We will go Tuesday or Wednesday.

Monday is an assembly schedule, so classes are about 5 minutes shorter.
The assembly is in the morning, at 830am.  We may have to take 1st period roll outside.
I will let you know in the morning, dress out like normal.

Thursday I have a 6th grade track meet, so half day sub.

Weds., (8th) Thurs., (7th) and Fri. (6th) are Honor roll days.

Friday the 8th graders go to Sierra College in the morning.

Get ready for a fun week!

Stay happy and healthy!

week of March 21

Second week of the 3rd trimester!

All classes will begin fitness testing this week.
If in the gym we play floor hockey, other places we fitness test.

8th grade has vision screening on Tuesday, makeups on Wednesday.

Wednesday is a Minimum day!

My rotation is 6th grade and 4th period has Cafe>FR>Gym
5th period has FR>Gym>FR
7th period has Cafe/FR>Gym>Cafe/FR

I have only listed the first 3 days, you can figure out the rest.




If you interested in Track and Field check out the blog through the ACMS website!
We begin this Thursday.

Have a fit and fun week!

week of March 14

First day of the new trimester!
Last trimester of the year!

We have our new classes starting Monday.
1st, 2nd and 4th just rotate to your last/next teacher.
Basi>Blaylock>McMaster>Basi
For 5th, 6th and 7th, we will let you know, just meet us in the gym.

We will have a M & M day on Monday and Friday.
Monday is also an Assembly schedule, Stu Cabe assembly.
Tuesday, 6th grade has Harvest of the Month, meet in the gym. 7th & 8th start your rotation.
Wednesday is the Wellness Faire.  Different schedule, see your homeroom teacher.
Thursday, all grades continue with their rotation.
Our new sport in the gym is Floor Hockey.

The week of the 21st, we start fitness testing.

It will be a crazy and fun week!
Eat a healthy breakfast and stay happy!

week of March 7th

It will be busy for the last week of the trimester!

Please check your grades and make sure they are correct!

All my classes begin with Tahoe Safe Alliance this Monday.
Meet me upstairs.

Make sure all your late work is turned in by Tuesday!
If you turn something in on Google CR, email me so I will know.

I am still missing a handful of workout programs, please turn them in ASAP!

Wednesday is a mini day!  Friday is the last day of the trimester.

We are still in Team Handball. CR will be just catch up, return work and clean up your file.

6th grade - TSA on Monday and Tuesday, Weds. is cafe, Thurs. is gym and Fri. is CR
7th grade - 4th period- TSA on Mon. & Tues., Weds. is cafe, Thurs. is gym and Fri. is CR
                  5th - TSA on Mon. & Thurs., Tues. is Gym, Weds is cafe, Fri. is CR then FR
8th grade - TSA in Mon. & Thurs., Tues is CR, Weds. & Fri. is Gym

Don't worry I will remind you daily!

I will let you know of any changes and update here if needed.


Have a happy and healthy day!

Feb 23 update

Here is an update on the blog for the week.
I guess I was still on vacation when I wrote the first one!

For 6th grade - You have a homework assignment due Friday.  You need to bring 2 labels w/ingredients attached.  One healthy and one not.  You do not have to cut up your packages at home. You can copy them on a printer, take a picture and then print, or get one from an online site.
Here is one site, there are many.     http://nutritiondata.self.com/

For 7th grade - Your 4 week workout program* is due next week.  It must be a hard copy so plan ahead.  We will work on it this week also.   Your body comp test is next week also.

For 8th grade - Your program *is due as a hard copy also!  Next week!  Your test is Thursday or Monday- your choice!  We will have time in class to work it, but not a lot so get it done!

*We have been working on these for 4 weeks, so get them done!  It is your final.

I will update as needed, so keep checking back!


Have a great day!

week of Feb 22

Hope everyone had a great holiday!

Or for some, still having a great holiday! If so please get your work done.

We are in our new sport in the gym!  It is team handball.  Check it out online.  It is a fun and fast paced sport.

In the classroom we will:
6th grade - move on to advertising, labels and shopping
7th grade - finish body composition and work on 4 week workout final
8th grade - finish athletic nutrition and work on 4 week workout final

Rotation:
6th grade - GYM>CR>CAFE
7th grade 4th period - GYM>CR>CAFE
7th grade 5th period - GYM>CR>CR>GYM>GYM
8th grade - GYM>CR>GYM>CR>GYM

Check those grades and make sure you are happy with your choices!

Friday is the Valentine dance!

Have a happy and healthy week!

6/7 grade helpful hints for test

7th grade
Your test is on muscle strength and flexibility.
Know the F.I.T principle for muscle strength.
Know how to compare and contrast isotonic and isometric.
Which is stable and which isn't?
Know the 4 ways to stretch and which is safest.  You need to describe how they are stretched.
Which needs another person or machine?  Which do you hold for 45 seconds?
Make sure you know how to develop strength and flexibility.
The last question is how to train someone to become more flexible.
Hope you studied!

6th grade
It is on the 3 main nutrients that give you calories and their functions.
There are two different areas for fat-in the body and in the diet!
Know about amino acids and complex v. simple carbs.
The second question is on energy balance.
Know the definition!  Remember calories in calories out.
Explain what it means.

Study well and eat a good breakfast the day of your test!

7th grade test helpful hints

Your test is on the 5 fitness components.
You need to know the 5 components, the definition and the test we do in class.
You also need to know the F.I.T. principle for cardiovascular(CV) and muscle endurance(ME).
It is the back side of the third page of the handout we worked on.

Know the formula for your training heart rate and HOW you got it.

Also think of a game we do in LLF that incorporates CV & ME.

You do use the concepts of overload, specificity and progression in improving your muscle endurance.  Plus, of course, short and long term goals.

We went over everything in class!  Study!  Know the concept of how to work out for these first 2 components.

It is important that you read the questions carefully, some are 2 parters.
Many you have to explain, not just list!


Eat a hearty breakfast and don't forget your handout!  It is due also!

6th grade test helpful hints

Your test is on the food groups and what to eat for a healthy breakfast.

For the food groups you need to know the actual groups like fruits and vegetables.
You also need to know the nutrient and what the nutrient is good for,
example is milk has calcium, which is good for your bones.
You also need to draw some foods in each food group.
And the serving size, plus what a serving looks like.
You need to be specific.
Feel free to add the information you learned today on fiber!  It can go in fruits and vegetables.

A healthy breakfast is the easy part!  We went over it today in class and all last week!
Scrambled eggs w/spinach, strawberries, vanilla yogurt and whole grain toast w/jam is a good example!     I want a food from each food group.

Study and eat a healthy breakfast so your brain is ready!

And don't forget your handout, it is due also!

week of Jan 19

This will be a short week!
Monday is a holiday, Thursday and Friday are mini days.

All 3 grades  have their test on Wednesday, so study and check the blog Tuesday night
for a few special notes!

6th grade test is on the food groups and healthy breakfasts.

7th grade test is on cardiovascular and muscle endurance.

8th grade test is on eating disorders and steroid use.

There is no google classroom or extra credit this week, so STUDY for your test!

If you know you are gone Wednesday, feel free to take the test on Tuesday.

On Tuesday ALL 6th graders will have Harvest of the Month during class.  Meet your teacher in the gym and we will go from there.

Our new sports are Sepak Takraw and Spikeball.  Check them out on youtube.  It will be fun!

Friday is 6 week progress reports, so check your grade and talk to me if I missed something!!
Or turn your work in if you missed something!

Stay healthy and happy!

week of Jan 11

Another week of Lifelong Fitness, another chance to learn about staying healthy!

This week is also Honor Roll assembly.
It is Wednesday for 6th, Thursday for 7th and 8th is Friday.  During 1st period you can go to the cafe for treats and then gym at 8am for your assembly.  Congratulations to those who made it!


The rotation is:
6th is CR>Cafe>Gym
7th for 4th is CR>Cafe>Gym,  for 5th period is gym>CR>gym
8th grade is CR>Gym>CR

If things change, just adapt!  Have fun!
We are still in Volleyball in the gym.
In the Classroom:
6th grade is working on the food groups
7th grade is on the 5 fitness components-CV and ME
8th grade is finishing steroid issues, working on your food log and reviewing eating disorders.

For your extra credit, if you chose to gain a few points.......
Due Wednesday!  Give to me only at the beginning of class.

For participation points-
What type of exercises should you do to train for volleyball?  Be specific. Include definition.

For health points-
Summarize your current topic in class.  What are you learning and how does it benefit you?

Please complete these on an index card.

Have a happy and healthy week!

week of January 4th

Another year, another week of fun times at ACMS.
Remember, it is what you make of it!

We are still in Volleyball in the gym.
6th grade>cafe/FR>gym>CR
7th grade-4th period>Cafe/FR>gym>CR
                 5th period>CR>gym>gym
8th grade>gym>CR>gym

In class we are starting our new health units.
6th grade is main nutrients, 7th is 5 fitness components
and 8th is eating disorders and what not to do to stay healthy!

No google classroom assignment this week.  Let's relax from our fun vacation!

Hope everyone had a great time off!

Stay happy and healthy!