Jacobson Elementary "Gym Shorts" : Junior High PE second semester classes

If you are a new student to the class this semester, you will have to read the expectation sheet and then have it signed and turned back in to Mrs. Trampel. This sheet turned in counts for a grade. A sheet will be given out in class on the first day but you may also access it here on "Gymshorts" blog.

Something somewhat new this semester is a fitness class period at least once a week. If you have PE on a Wednesday, that will be considered Wellness Wednesday. If you don't have PE on a Wednesday of that week, then you will have it on Thursday. I will take into consideration the sports schedule and that could change to a Tuesday if need be. Fitness is an important in the health and well-being of our own physical bodies. We can't get better at it if we don't actually practice it.

Activities planned for the week of January 14-18

January 14- Green Day: Go over guidelines and expectations. New students to 8th hour will get their expectation sheet. Circle Kickball
January 15- Blue Day: Go over guidelines and expectations. New students to 8th hour will get their expectation sheet. Circle Kickball
January 16- Green Day: Early Out Wellness Wednesday
January 17- Blue Day: Fitness Training Thursday
January 18- Green Day: Circle Kickball

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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Junior High PE second semester classes

Sunday, January 13, 2013

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