Expectations

MS1 PE 2008/2009
Expectations (Term 2)
Learning Partners will take part in warm up activities. They will:
Jog before stretching.
Learn and then lead basic stretches for all muscle groups of the body.
Take part in callisthenic exercises to further warm up muscle groups.
Learning Partners will learn and take part in a variety folk and partner dances. They will:
Learn to recognize and move to a variety rhythms and different kinds of music.
Learn the basic steps to a variety of dances.
Execute a variety of dances individually, in a group, and with a partner, without instructions from the mentor.
Learning Partners will explore energy and trajectory with swings, ropes, trampolines and balls. They will:
Explore different methods of travelling and the effects of pushing and pulling against friction.
Discuss and can recognize an objects’ path in flight by jumping and swinging from different heights.
Learn to change a projectiles’ path of flight in order to make it go higher or farther.
Learning Partners will explore synchronized gymnastics and refine their gymnastic skills. They will:
Explore body control, balance and spatial awareness, agility, flexibility, strength and coordination.
They will practice executing these skills with a partner, while focusing on symmetry and timing.
Create a movement sequence to include two methods of travelling and two balances?
Combine gymnastic movements to perform a sequence?
Students create sequences combining balancing and travelling.
Perform rolls, etc with or without various apparatus.
Complete routines that may include a variety of movements, for example jumps and rolls.
Work in pairs to create a more complex sequence that includes movements to demonstrate tucking, twisting and stretching.
Demonstrate a balance position, simultaneously and symmetrically with a partner, and hold the position for five seconds.
Create sequences with that include: leading/following, matching/mirroring, twisting/turning, speed changes and flight (on and off apparatus).
Learning Partners will be exposed a variety of exercises and games to improve their athletic skills. They will:
Take part in individual and pair activities to improve sprinting technique, speed, coordination and reflexes.
Learn and practice proper technique of throwing a shot put.
Train for a distance run.
Learn and practice proper technique of jumping for distance.

Expectations

MS(2,3 and 4) PE 2008/2009
Expectations (Term 2)
Learning Partners will take part in warm up activities. They will:
Jog before stretching.
Learn and then lead basic stretches for all muscle groups of the body.
Take part in callisthenic exercises to further warm up muscle groups.
Learning Partners will learn and take part in a variety folk and partner dances. They will:
Learn to recognize and move to a variety rhythms and different kinds of music.
Learn the basic steps to a variety of dances.
Execute a variety of dances individually, in a group, and with a partner, without instructions from the mentor.
Learning Partners will be exposed a variety of exercises and games to improve their fitness. They will:
Take part activities to improve speed, endurance and strength.
Learn and practice proper technique of strengthening the core, legs and arms.
Participate in group activities that will build group trust and teamwork, while also challenging the above skills.
Train individually and in pairs in preparation for a Fitness Test by which they may observe their own progress and improved fitness.
Learning Partners will take part in Ultimate Frisbee activities with a focus on hand-eye coordination and teamwork. They will:
Practice Frisbee drills to improve their hand-eye coordination and their ability to manipulate and control the Frisbee
Learn activities to practice offensive and defensive skills.
Learn basic rules and strategy in order to play in a real scrimmage.
Practice teamwork and sportsmanship in a real game of Ultimate Frisbee.

Shot Put Technique

Dear Middle School Students,

Please view the following video for proper shot put technique.  The visual aid can be very helpful.  Pay particular attention to the use of the arms and legs and how power is generated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfeD7kDOMWo

Drugs Group Presentation

Choose ONE of the six drugs from your previous homework assignment and prepare a short presentation for the class due on Thursday, February 28.  This presentation should be based on your previous homework assignment and should cover the following:

1. What are some examples of this type of drug?

2. Is the drug legal in Germany?

3. What are the short and long term effects of this drug to your health?

4. Are there ways to treat addiction to this drug?

5. Are there statistics on health related problems or deaths as a result of this drug?

6. Does this drug have any medical value if prescribed by a doctor? 

Before you begin, please confirm your choice with me, so that we do not have many overlapping presentations.  You may base your presentation on the information from the BBC website we used in the previous assignment or you may use information from some of the websites below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/biology/humansasorganisms/maintaininghealthrev1.shtml

http://www.dare.com/home/DrugInformation/Defaultc096.asp?N=DrugInformation&M=11&S=0 

http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs.html  

 http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/  

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alcohol.html 

Drugs Homework

List the six types of drugs on the first page of the website below. Give examples of each and then in your own words write a short description of the long term and short term effects of each drug type.

Please follow the link to the following website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/biology/humansasorganisms/maintaininghealthrev10.shtml

Study Guide

Dear Middle School,

The Systems Test will be this Thursday, Nov 8, as scheduled.  I have received emails from several students, saying that they have lost their copy of the study guide.  Unfortunately, I am unable to post the study guide online but if anyone would like another copy, I can give you one at school today or tomorrow, or you can find all the material you will need on the website (http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0774536.html).  The format of the test is short answer.  You will need to be able to write a few sentences about each system and its function.  Good luck and remember, the systems you are responsible for are:

 

1. Skeletal

2. Muscular

3. Circulatory

4. Respiratory / Cardiovascular

5. Reproductive 

6. Digestive

7. Immune 

8. Nervous

No Test

Dear Middle School, 

Because last week was a public holiday and we did not have a normal sports or health class, there will be no Systems Test tomorrow.  We will discuss the new date in class.

See you tomorrow

Systems of the Body

Due Thursday October 4 (notice: due date has been pushed back due to blog difficulties) 

Your Health homework for this week is to write down one sentence explaining each of the 8 systems of the body that we discussed in class: Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory, Respitory/Cardiovascular, Reproductive, Digestive, Immune and Nervous.  Then try to think of one way in which we can keep each system healthy.  This should not be longer than one sentence for each system.

Have a good weekend and get rested for the sports day on Tuesday.

Roland

General Information

Dear Middle School Learning Partners,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.  My name is Roland and I am looking forward to being your PE teacher this year.  I was born and raised in New York, USA.  I have studied in Atlanta, Georgia where I went to University and competed in Cross Country and Athletics/Track and Field. 

I have always loved all different kinds of sports, especially soccer, ice hockey, tennis, hiking, and skiing.  I believe sport is an integral part of life and is a unique way of bringing people together in a positive and joyful manner.

Middle School Learning Partners will have sports on Thursdays, after lunch break.  I expect everyone to attend PE classes and to participate to the best of their ability.  If Learning Partners are excused from participation by letter, they are not required to dress for PE, but they are still expected to come to class to acquire knowledge because PE and sports will be formally assessed.

I look forward to seeing all of you at our first class this Thursday, August 23rd.  Please bring appropriate athletic dress and footwear.

Roland