Instructors: Mr. Corabi and Ms. Kobi |
| Please be sure to view the nutrition-exercise page for more information concerning the benefits of physical activity. |
NOTES AND INFORMATION ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, EXERCISE AND FITNESS Physical activity is any kind of movement that causes the body to use energy. You should be physically active 30-60 minutes DAILY The ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without becoming tired is known as fitness. Exercise can help you become more fit. Daily physical activity also has MANY other benefits in all areas of one’s self (wellness) To see examples of how exercise helps throughout PISES, see powerpoint or slideshow about exercise and fitness BENEFITS OF BEING ACTIVE (EXERCISE or PLAYING SPORTS) Download the information in this section by clicking here Helps you lose or maintain Weight Helps keep Heart and Lungs strong Increased Muscle Mass Tone Muscles Increased Metabolism Helps Control Anger Lowers Anxiety Helps you feel “good” Make Friends Keeps you out of trouble Stronger Bones Builds Self Esteem Increases Test Scores Improved thinking and Problem Solving Ability Increased energy Increases Immune System Components of Exercise/Health types of Fitness 1) Muscular Strength 2) Muscular Endurance 3) Cardio-Vascular Endurance 4) Flexibility 5) Body Composition <=====================================================> Fitness and Body Composition Fitness is the ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without becoming tired. Also known as being "in shape" Body composition is the proportions of fat, bones, muscle, and fluid that make up body weight. It is one factor that affects overall fitness. Elements of a Good Workout A person should be physically active 30-60 minutes per day including the following elements: Warm-Up and Cool Down (including stretching) Aerobic activities, strength building activities or both The F.I.T. Formula Using the F.I.T. formula will help you meet your fitness goals. F.I.T. stands for: Frequency – Gradually increase your workouts and vary your routine Intensity – Keep track of how hard you are working out. If you find that you are out of breath and can’t talk, slow down. Time – Keep track of how long each workout lasts. Begin slowly and increase gradually. Once you have established your fitness program and started to follow your weekly schedule, take some time to consider the following: What you’ve accomplished and where you are going. Is your program working for you? Do you need to make adjustments? Are you close to reaching your goals? <====================================================> Sports and Physical Wellness BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS One way to remain fit is by playing sports. Ask yourself the following questions before you choose a sport: What do you like about sports? Do you like the excitement of competing against another person or team? Do you enjoy mastering a new skill? Do you enjoy competing at all? Individual and Team Sports Individual sports are physical activities you can take part in by yourself or with another person, without being part of a team. In individual sports: You can set your own schedule. You can determine your own level of commitment. You don’t have to be compared to anyone else. Team sports are organized physical activities with specific rules, played by opposing groups of people. In team sports: You have the companionship and encouragement of teammates and coaches. Playing against another team may push you to excel. Attending regularly scheduled practices can help you become more responsible. Don't Like Sports???? EASY WAYS TO EXERCISE OTHER THAN PLAYING SPORTS download the information in this section by clicking here 1) WALK Walk fast in malls or amusement parks, don’t stroll. Use stairs rather than escalators or elevators. Go out with your friends and take a walk somewhere 2) Jumping Jacks/Push Ups/Curl ups etc during commercials 3) Dance to music on radio or TV...Put on a "show" in your room 4) Use On Demand to follow a fitness show 5) SWIM 6) Ride a Bike 7) Skate just for fun (roller blade, Ice skate, skate board..etc) |
| STANDARDS/OBJECTIVES/NOTES PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE OVERVIEW PENNSYLVANIA STANDARDS 10.1: Concepts of Health B: Interaction of Body Systems E: Health Problems and Disease Prevention 10.3: Safety and Injury Prevention: A: Safe/Unsafe practices D: Safe Practices in Physical Activity 10.4: Physical Activity: A: Activities that Promote Health and Fitness B: Effects of Regular Participation C: Responses of body systems to physical activity D: Activity preferences E: Activity and Motor skill development F: Activity and Group Interaction 10.5: Concepts, Principals and Strategies of Movement A: Movement Skills and Concepts B: Motor Skill Development C: Practice of Strategies D: Principals of Exercise and Training E: Scientific Principals of movement F: Game Strategies |
| EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES : Below are some opportunities for extra credit for students who want to increase their grade, substitute for times they missed class, did not participate, failed at a task, were not prepared, etc. 1) BONUS POINTS FROM WEBSITE: If you scroll down and review/complete any download OR review/complete and activity from the linked websites, you receive 2 points per activity for writing assessments. What to turn in....2-3 sentences about what you did, what you learned Or your copied notes 2) Bowling, Ice/Roller Skating, Rock Climbing, Pool, etc: Go to a recreational place that specializes in an activity such as those listed. Bring a print out of your score and/or a receipt. You must participate in the activity for at least an hour. Write a 1 paragraph (minimum D-TAG) reflection summarizing the event and it's effects to your body including, what components of fitness it helped (listed above in notes). Each 1 hour = 10 points added to class participation (not full grade). 3) Fit TV/On Demand Fitness instructor: Go to Discovery Channel's Fit TV OR one of the On Demand fitness and Exercise shows on your cable/satellite. Participate in at least one hour of exercise. Write a 1 paragraph (minimum D-TAG) reflection summarizing the "show" and it's effects to your body including, what components of fitness it helped (listed above in notes) AND prepare a demonstration to lead the class in at least 3 of the exercises you participated in. Each report + presentation = 5 points added to grade. 4) Organized physical activity outside of school: Participate in an organized physical activity outside of school such as but not limited to a sport team, dance club, or exercise class at a gym. Write a 1 paragraph (minimum D-TAG) reflection summarizing the activity and it's effects to your body including, what components of fitness it helped (listed above in notes) AND prepare a poster and/tri-board/scrap book presentation of your recent participation in this activity including pictures that can be shared with class. Included in your presentation must be at least one day where you participate in the activity with a small group during class (if possible). Each report + presentation = 10 points added to grade. Only 1 presentation per organized physical activity. 5) Article Review: Read any article posted below (or subsequent comparable article), and write a 1 -3 paragraph summary about it incluidng main idea. Each report = 3 points added to your class participation 6) Game/activity website: Find a website, below or otherwise, that gives ideas of physical activities. Perform the activity and either, do a live presentation in class OR create a video. MAKE SURE you get your parent's permission and use all appropriate safety measures. Each presentation = 5 points added to your full grade |
| CURRENT NEWS and INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO PE CLASS: Welcome to Physical Education at Rush Arts! Physical Education is a full credit course required for High School graduation. In it, you will be introduced to and review a variety of sports and other physical activities. In addition, you will be tested for a healthy level of fitness, examine your personal activity levels, develop a personal fitness improvement plan. Please view PE syllabus for more information including dress code. 2011-2012 SYLLABUS Fitness Test assignment Fitness Plan assignment Fitness improvement plan sample template Heart Rate assignment COURSE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE Intro = course expectations, fitness tests, general fitness practice: Includes classroom activities on training heart rate, types of and benefits of exercise. Assignments include 3 day activity log, personal fitness plan PE scope and sequence following general fitness unit: EACH WEEK: Day 1 = fitness practice/improvement = Teacher directed activity focusing on 1 or more fitness components Day 2-4 = Teacher directed or Student practice of content on list below Day 5 = Student directed choice day: activities to improve their personal levels of fitness in tested areas Activities: order subject to change without notice: 1) american football (touch, flag) 2) Rugby (touch, flag and “7’s) 3) basketball skills 4) floor hockey 5) balance/body awareness 6) soccer (futsol, soccer tennis) 7) team handball /lacrosse 8) cooperative games, challenges, recreational activities (bowling, tossing games) 9) “playground”, “neighborhood” or elementary “gym” games (students present) 10) Badminton (and/or tennis) 11) Baseball type games (whiffle ball) 12) Volleyball 13) ultimate and frisbee games |
| Obesity, Healthy Weight and Weight Management: FILE DOWNLOADS Weight / Eating Disorders Powerpoint = Glencoe Health Weight / Eating Disorders Slideshow = Glencoe Health Maintaining Healthy Weight MP3 = Glencoe Health Body Image and Eating Disorders MP3 = Glencoe Health WEBSITES and Web Based Activities to promote Comprehension, Enrichment and Remediation: LET's MOVE.GOV = Mrs. Obama's anti-Obesity initiative ARTICLE: Michele Obama to create Obesity Awareness (1/22/2010) also contains obesity interactive activity = USA Today ARTICLE: 20 diseases from Obesity = Dr. Mercola CDC "Balance" Video Food Intake and Activity Online Trackers GAME: How much exercise is enough for Dash to burn calories? = Disney Healthy Weight = Healthy Lifestyle = CDC Calculator = Child and Teen BMI Estimator = CDC Calculator = ADULT BMI Estimator= national heart/lung/blood institute Calculator = Body mass index calculator= CDC Article/Video = Healthy Weight...It's not a diet it's a lifestyle= CDC |
| WELCOME to the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush web page for Physical Education This page has a bunch of information that can help you know what to do to be successful and what we plan on doing and learning this year. To the right on this page are extra credit possibilities downloads of content including exercise principals and benefits of exercise, and web links to pages about Physical Education related activities. |