Course DescriptionThe many and varied activities included in the physical education program will contribute to the physical, mental, and social well-being of the student. These activities are not only concerned with the present development of the students, but also are designed to promote leisure-time activities and an awareness of personal fitness as they continue into adolescence. This 6th & 7th grade students’ program will emphasize skill development in all areas.
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Current Units and NewsHere is a list of the following units for the rest of February and into March.
- Speedball - Broomball - Fitness- this will lead into Fitness Gram test. |
Fitness Gram - is a health related physical fitness assessment. Each of the test items were selected to assess important aspects of a student's health related fitness, not skill or agility. Students are compared not to each other, but to health fitness standards, carefully established for each age and gender that indicate good health.
Cardiovascular EndurancePACER Test: The Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run is a multistage fitness test adapted from the 20 meter shuttle run test. The test is progressive; it is easy at the beginning and gets harder each stage. Set to music, this test is a valid, fun alternative to the customary distance run test for measuring aerobic capacity. The PACER is recommended for all ages. The children have a good time while learning how to pace. www.fitnessgram.net
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Muscular Strength and EnduranceCurl-up Test: For the curl-up test, the students complete as many curl-ups as they can at a specified pace (maximum 75). The curl-up has been selected because it does not involve the assistance of the hip flexor muscles and minimizes compression in the spine, when compared to a full sit-up with the feet held. Strength and endurance of the abdominals are important in promoting good posture and correct pelvic alignment.
Push-up Test: The push-up to an elbow angle of 90 degrees is the recommended test for upper body strength and endurance. The PACER test CD contains a recorded cadence of 20 push-ups per minute (1 push-up every 3 seconds). The tests ends if a student: 1- stops to rest; 2-does not achieve a 90 degree angle with elbows on each rep; 3-does not maintain correct body position; 4-does not extend arms fully. www.fitnessgram.net |
Student Scores -Fitness Gram
6th and 7th Graders
Activity Units - will be offered every other year.
Year 1
Cooperative Games Ultimate Frisbee Broomball Football Speedball Fitness |
Year 2
Cooperative Games Softball Basketball Soccer Handball Hockey |