Jacobson Elementary "Gym Shorts" : August 2011

Jacobson Elementary Before School Exercise Program

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

We had to make a few changes after the first week of school. Because of over 200 students in the gym every morning, it became a safety issue with all those students walking. There wouldn't have been any way we could have done any other type of exercise. Mr. Thompson decided to work out a blue and green day schedule. On green days, the 3rd-6th grade will have the exercise program. On blue days, the PS-2nd grade students will get to exercise. Please make note on your schedules.

Welcome Back to the New School Year

Things are well under way in the physical education classes. We are working on skills in soccer for the 3rd-6th grade classes. We have worked on the soccer dribble, passing, trapping and goal scoring. The students have played "Recess", 2 on 1, and 3 on 3. We also got to play 4 court soccer in the gym on the day that it rained.
The K-2nd grade students are practicing different games while working on "personal space" and "general space". This helps them to learn how to move safely without bumping into others. If they can do this, then learning all other skills will be a safe environment for them. We have played "Majic Ball", Hula Hoop Car Road Trip", Snakes and Lizards, and, "Special Spot Warmup".

Students have been doing a great job of having their PE shoes for class. Older students do go outside when the weather permits so they do need an outside pair of running shoes. If you don't have PE shoes for your child, please let me know. We have extras here at school. Parents have donated these for others to use.

On green days, 4th grade, 6th grade, and 2nd grade have class. On blue days, Kindergarten, 5th grade, 1st, and 3rd grade have class. Please help your child dress for activity on those days.

If you ever have any questions about physical education classes, please call me at extension 353 or email me.
Ms. Trampel

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Exercise of the Month-How to do a good push up

You don't need to join the Army to enjoy the many benefits of doing a proper push up. A basic push up does not require any equipment other than your own body weight and your arms. It can be done anywhere there is a firm surface, and it helps strengthen the chest and arm muscles.

Assume a prone position on the floor or other rigid surface (preferably carpeted-more on that later) that's able to support your body weight. Keep your feet together!

Position hands palms-down on the floor, approximately shoulder width apart. If you are on a relatively cushioned surface, such as a carpeted floor, you may also support yourself on your fists between the first and second knuckles for a greater challenge. If you are on a less forgiving surface, consider investing in some pushup grips (they look like handles you put on the floor.) Curl your toes upward (towards your head) so that the balls of your feet touch the ground.

Raise yourself using your arms. At this point, your weight should be supported by your hands and the balls of your feet. Make a straight line from your head to your heels. This position is called a "planche," which is used for other various exercises. This is the beginning and the end position of a single push-up.

Lower your torso to the ground until your elbows form a 90 degree angle. Keep your elbows close to your body for more resistance. Keep your head facing forward. Try to have the tip of your nose pointed directly ahead. Draw a breath as you lower yourself.

Raise yourself by attempting to push the ground away from you.Breathe out as you push. The power for that push will inevitably come from your shoulders and chest. The triceps (the muscle on the back side of your upper arm) are also contracted but the primary exercise for the triceps isn't the push-up. Continue the push until your arms are almost in a straight position (but not locked).

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