FiT Work #4 - Muscle Magic (2023)

 FiT Work #4 - Muscle Magic (2023)

Have you ever wondered about superhuman strength? Could you become as strong as The Hulk, or Superman? Or are you destined to be a 90 pound weakling? Muscles play a very important role in our bodies, not only for movement but for the strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary to perform daily activities. But what about emergencies? Would you have the strength necessary to save your own life if you were, for example, sliding down a steep mountain slope towards a cliff? Learning more about muscles, how they work, and their limits and potential for strength are the focus of this Fitness in Technology assignment. For FiT Work #4 you will watch three short videos related to muscles and answer questions based on what you learned in the videos.

Below are the links to the three videos you must watch:

Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility

The Scientific Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth

The Human Body - Unleashing the Full Power of The Muscle

Answer these 10 homework questions.

Welcome 7th Graders (SY23-24)

 

As you know from what we have already spoken about in class, this week is orientation week in which we will familiarize ourselves with what goes on daily in Physical Education.  

This blog in conjunction with Google Classroom is where you will check for important announcements, assignment details, homework, and our class workouts.

We will use the Google slides included here in this post as our guide to help us through these first several weeks in class.  

I will add any and all orientation updates to the Google slide below, so refer to it every so often in this post.  Use the three stacked dots on the bottom left of the Google slide to open the options menu and put it in full-screen mode.

Slide 1 - A welcome message from Buzz

Slide 2 - Bart's class checklist

Slide 3 - "Bookmark" suarezpe.blogspot.com

Slide 4 - A guide to opening your padlock

Slide 5 - The minions have a link to the how-to video for opening your padlock

Slide 6 - Another guide to opening your padlock

Slides 7 and 8 - NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED IN THE LOCKER ROOM

Slide 9 - Random

Slides 10 and 11 - Locker Room Rules

Slide 12 - Link to the PE Syllabus (23-24) Signature Submission Form

Below are 2 training videos that will help teach you how to open your new combination padlock.

Reminders: 

Do not share your new 3-digit code with anyone.  

Always remember to lock your padlock behind you when leaving your locker.

If you lose your padlock, the price of a new one is $10.00 and you can purchase a new one from the P.E. teachers in the locker rooms.

(23-24 School Year)

FiT Work #2 - Bicycle Safety (SY23-24)

  FiT Work #2 - Bicycle Safety (SY23-24)

Recently there has been an increase in cases of teenagers hit by cars while walking or riding their bicycles. Sometimes this happens even though they are in a pedestrian crosswalk. In fact, some Russell students have been hit by cars when crossing Escuela Parkway right in front of the school. Therefore, it is a good idea to occasionally review safety rules such as those established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For FiT Work #2, you will watch a video related to bicycle safety and answer questions based on what you learned in the videos.

Below is the link to the video you must watch:

Bike Safe, Bike Smart

You may skip any advertisements at the beginning of the videos if you choose.

Click HERE once you have watched the video and are ready to answer your homework questions.

FiT WORK #1 - Hygiene (2023)

 FiT WORK #1 - Hygiene (2023)

During Physical Education class you run, you sweat, and you inevitably get dirty. For those reasons, it is important to practice proper personal hygiene in order to avoid unpleasant odors and the spread of germs.

For FiT Work #1, you will read 4 short articles related to personal hygiene and answer questions based on your reading.

Below are the links to each of the 4 articles you must read:

1) Why Do I Sweat So Much?

2) Tips For Taking Care Of Your Skin.

3) Why Should I Care About Germs?

4) Hand Washing.

Click HERE once you have read all 4 articles and are ready to answer your homework questions.

Parent / Guardian Excuse Form

 

If you are at school, but unable to participate fully in P.E. due to illness or injury, you must have your parent or guardian complete this Parent/Guardian Excuse Form. A parent or guardian may only excuse you from P.E. for up to three days. 

You must be signed into your school Google account in order to download this form.

Plan ahead and print several copies so you have them when you need them.

SY23-24

Tips for Shot Put and Discus

 

 

Spring Mile Reflection 2023

 

How to Throw a Discus

Courtesy of

Click on the links below to learn more about how to throw a Discus.

The article above contains important information about getting in position, throwing the Discus, and training to throw Discus. 

Some how-to-videos that might be able to help with technique.

Below you will find several links to great articles on how to perform a discus throw with included video links within the article.

How to Shot Put

 Courtesy of

Click on the following links below to learn more about 

how to perform the Shot Put.

Link One:

This article features important basic fundamentals, how to practice a basic throw, how to use a glide throw, and how to use a spin throw.

Link Two:

This article features positioning yourself and holding the shot, delivering the shot, and warming up and cooling down.

Below are 2 infographics courtesy of sportsmatik.com  Hopefully these will help you with your technique.  LINK TO WEBSITE HERE.

O'BRIEN TECHNIQUE / GLIDE SHOT PUT

BARYSHNIKOV TECHNIQUE / SPIN SHOT PUT

Click on the image below to access 

some important shot put rules that you should know.

Mid-Year Mile Reflection (SY22-23)

 Click on the link below to complete your Mid-Year Mile Reflection.

Due by the end of the class period.  If you finish early, you may work on assignments from other classes.