Jacobson Elementary "Gym Shorts" : February 2013

Junior High PE for February 11-22

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Monday, February 11- Sportstacking LHIK recording sheets for January 29-February 8 due. Worth 50 points

Tuesday, February 12- Badminton if at the high school. If at Jacobson School-last day of Sportstacking
LHIK recording sheets for January 29-February 8 due. Worth 50 points

Wednesday, February 13- Fitness or badminton

Thursday, February 14- Fitness or badminton

Friday, February 15- No School

Monday, February 18- No School

Tuesday, February 19-Badminton

Wednesday, February 20- Early Out

Thursday, February 21- Badminton or fitness

Friday, February 22- Badminton

Live Healthy Iowa Kids recording sheets for February 9-22. Record vegetable servings and exercise minutes.

Live Healthy Iowa Kids Program

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

All of the 5th and 6th grade students and my junior high PE classes are taking part in the Live Healthy Iowa Program. Students are keeping track of their exercise minutes and nutrition. This is part of the statewide and countywide program to get students thinking more about being healthier and exercising more.

Attached is the tracking sheets for the students to use. These sheets were also handed out in PE class for the junior high students. I'm keeping the 5th and 6th grade students' tracking sheets.

As part of a kickoff, Lu Fink came and did Jazzercise for the 5th and 6th grade students.

Here is the link to the website for this program.
livehealthyiowakids.org

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 for February 11-22

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Live Healthy Iowa Kids Program

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