Soccer unit begins this week!

Students are practicing passing the soccer ball down the fieldhouse.

A student practices individually by using small dribble steps

Girls practicing dribbling through the cones

A few picture of Physical Education class this week!

Endurance Run

Students have been doing the Endurance run this week. 4th, 5th and 6th graders have the task of completing 1 mile! 2nd and 3rd graders are running 1/2 mile. 1st graders are taking on 1/4 mile this year for their fitness testing. I ask that every student gives his or her best effort and has a good attitude. So far, everyone has done a wonderful job, and I am so proud of them. Ask your child about the obstacle course, the scooters, bouncy balls, and jump ropes they used while they were not doing the run!

Push up test

HOW TO DO THE PUSH UP TEST




You will start in push-up position with hands under shoulders, arms straight and fingers pointed forward. Legs and back should be straight with the toes supporting the feet.



Lower your body by bending your elbows until there is a 90 degree angle formed.



Perform a push up every three seconds until you can do no more.



Good job giving your best effort!

Sit up test

HOW TO DO THE SIT UP TEST




You will have a partner holding your feet. Your arms will be crossed with your hands placed on the opposite shoulders.



Keeping your hands on your shoulders, you will lift yourself up to touch the elbows to your knees and then lower your back all the way to the floor.



Repeat as many times as you can in one minute. Only a correct sit up will be counted.



You are Awesome!

Presidential and National Fitness Award Charts

The chart below represents the scores needed to receive the Presidential Award. Students must score at this level in all 5 categories in order to be considered a Presidential Award Winner. These scores represent students who are higher than the 85th percentile. The categories we test at NES are Curl-Ups (in one minute), Shuttle Run (in seconds), Sit and Reach (in cm.), and the distance run. (One mile for 4th-6th grade) (Half mile for 2nd grade) (Quarter Mile for 1st grade) (I do not have 3rd graders)

The chart below represents the scores needed to receive the National Award. Students must score at this level in all 5 categories in order to be considered a National Award Winner. These scores represent students who are higher than the 50th percentile. The categories we test at NES are Curl-Ups (in one minute), Shuttle Run (in seconds), Sit and Reach (in cm.), and the distance run. (One mile for 4th-6th grade) (Half mile for 2nd grade) (Quarter Mile for 1st grade) (I do not have 3rd graders)

Physical Education Schedule for September

Physical Education Schedule for August

At the beginning of the school year, we started out with a lot of cooperative team building activities so we could get to know our classmates, I could learn names, and we could learn what the expectations for Physical Education are. At the end of August and in to the beginning of September, we have been doing the President's Challenge, which tests students' fitness levels. While I am testing a group of students, the rest of the class is divided into 3 or 4 different groups. They participate in different stations, such as basketball, soccer, bowling, jump rope, hula hoop, frisbee, etc. Everyone is able to stay active and engaged even when they are not testing. Students have done a really great job so far and I will look forward to seeing who our Presidential and National Award winners are. It is quite an accomplishment!