Physical Education - Lakeview Middle School

Today students will be completing a pond run mile. Students that  cannot run, will walk. A pond run mile will consist of two pond runs. They will start on the blacktop and end at the top of the road where the shed is located.

1. When all of the students are dressed have them go outside for roll call.
2. The students will be lined up on their roll numbers. I have them sit on their numbers – this will cut down on disruptions during roll call.
3. Mark students absent that are not on the numbers. You can call the name aloud and the students next to the number will tell you if that student is absent. You may need to say all of the names aloud. There have been some changes in my classes for the second quarter. This way you can make sure that no mistakes are made.
4. After roll call send the students on a warm-up run. They will “go down the road and up the stairs”.
5. When they return, they will stand on their numbers. Have volunteer exercise leaders come out; just pick three students who want to come out. The leaders will lead the warm-ups.
6. After warm-ups students will do the following:
a. Push ups - 8
b. Crunches – 20
7. Students will then complete a cardio-run. All students will be completing two pond runs. If a student does not complete two ponds, please write down their names.
a. The whole class will be starting at the same time.
b. Have the class start on the last basketball court. Use the side line (the last while line) as the starting point.
c. Please tell the class that this is not a race. The object is to pace themselves and complete the two laps without walking. When the class is ready, and all students understand what they are doing; have them start.
d. When a runner is done, they can get water and then both go back to our roll call numbers and line up according to how they finished.
e. When all runners are done, meet the class back at our roll call numbers. If there is time have the students stretch. Excuse the class when the 10-minute bell rings.

Sub Plans for Esther Avila
Friday, April 11, 2008

Today is an ODD Day. I teach physical education Periods 1,3, and 5th. All three classes will be doing the same thing. After warm-ups, students will run two pond runs for time. You will need a stopwatch to time the runs. Then they will be doing the lanes (for agility and movement skills). They will then practice some of the tests for physical fitness.

At the beginning of the period all of the boys and girls line up outside the locker rooms. Lisa Phillips will be in charge of the girls locker room. Please help with supervision outside of the locker rooms.

Today students will be completing a pond run mile. If a student tells you that they cannot run; have them walk. A pond run mile will consist of two pond runs. They will start on the blacktop and end at the top of the road where the shed is located. Any student that has not finished in TWELEVE minutes you can mark an “F” for their time. There is no need to give times after the twelve-minute mark

1.    When all of the students are dressed have them go outside for roll call.
2.    The students will be lined up on their roll numbers. I have them sit on their numbers – it cuts down on disruptions during roll call.
3.    Mark students absent that are not on the numbers. You can call the name aloud and the students next to the number will tell you if that student is absent.
4.    After roll call send the students on a warm-up run. They will “go down the road and up the stairs”.
5.    When they return, they will stand on their numbers. Have exercise leaders come out; I have 3 for each class. The leaders will lead the warm-ups. After warm-ups students will do the following:

After warm-ups have students get ready to run the pond mile. Announce that passing time is 12 minutes or less. Students not passing will get an “F” grade on their run.

•    The whole class will be starting at the same time.
•    Have the class start on the last basketball court. Use the side line (the last white line) as the starting point.
•    Please tell the class that this is not a race. The object is to pace themselves and complete the two laps without walking. When the class is ready, and all students understand what they are doing; have them start.
•    Make sure that each students is given a time. At the end of 12 minutes you can stop the watch and go back to roll call numbers. Students will stand or sit on their numbers. Times above 12 minutes will be recorded as an “F” or a “0”. ” Please mark students that are absent with an “AB”.
Mark mile times for each student on the sheets provided. Students that do not pass can be given an “F”. After all of the times have been recorded, students will then go to the lanes. Have three students in each lane. They will complete the skill and then turn and run back along the sides of the lanes. Please remind the students that SLOWER is best and to do all to the best of their ability.
Have students do the following:

•    Easy jog.
•    High Knees
•    Butt- Kickers
•    Crazy Legs.
•    Back Peddling.
•    Skipping
•    Barbie Walk – Heels are off the ground.
•    Ken Walk –
•    Side to Side
•    Grape Vine
•    Sprint
When students are done have them get water and go back to their roll call numbers.
Class will now practice some of the Physical Fitness tests that they will be taking when we finish our track and field unit. Once all students are on their numbers, have them partner up with someone that is about their height and weight. They will practice the tests with their partners. One partner at a time will practice the test. Keep the whole class testing the same test together. Students may have to wait for each other, but that is OK.

•    Flexibility - Shoulder Reach
o    Students reach over shoulder with one arm and try to touch fingers of the other hand (which is reaching around the lower back).
o    First partner will practice both arms while their partner watches. Then they switch
•    Upper Body Strength  -  Push Ups
o    First partner will perform as the push up. Have students aim for 10 correct push ups.
o    Partners will help evaluate each other in perform the push ups correctly
o    Arms are directly under the shoulders, body needs to be kept level, the chest must go down until the top of the back of the arms are even with their back
•    Abdominal Strength  -  Curl Ups
o    Partners will check for correct position before letting their partners start. Have students aim for 20 correct curl ups.
o    Partner is on back with knees bent so that their feet are about 12 inches away from them.
o    Hands are at the sides with fingers pointing forward.
o    Hands must slide forward about 4 inches while being held flat on the ground
•    Trunk Extensor Strength & Flexibility  -  Trunk Lift
o    Partners lies on tummy with hands by their sides.
o    They lift their chin up off the ground with their feet remaining on the ground and hands remaining by their sides.
o    Please do not allow students to come up higher than 12 inches. They can hurt their backs if they come up too far.
When students have finished practicing the physical fitness tests, they can play basketball. Provide balls for the students from the shed. At the end of the period please collect all of the balls.

Thank You,
Esther Avila

We have had two three day weekends in a row. February is almost over. All students in Ms. Avila’s Physical Education classes were given their progress report grades. If you have questions about your child’s grade please email Ms. Avila.

Ms. Avila is teaching the computer classes for Mrs. Geesman for two weeks. Mrs. Geesman hurt her knee and Ms. Avila will be teaching the computer classes until Friday February 29.

The good news is that Ms. Avila’s son, Mr. Andre Avila has been teaching all of Ms. Avila’s Physical Education classes. Mr. Avila just graduated from Kansas Weysleyan University in December. His degree was in Communications. He is now a substitue teacher for the Pajaro Valley Unified School Distrct. Mr. Avila is also one of the track coaches at Watsonville High School. He coaches all of the sprinters from Watsonville High School, Pajaro Valley High School and St. Francis High School. Mr. Avila has also been writing articles for the Register-Pajaronian Newspaper. If you have a chance check out one of his articles and write Ms. Avila a message about the article that you read.

Period 1 - Students will receive a handout entitled: “Steps to a Healthier You!”. Homework will be to read the entire handout during they three day weekend. There is no school on Monday February 11. 1st period students who have not turned in their Physical Activity Homework need to get it completed. Please see the blogroll.

Period 3 and 5 - Students will learn how to count their heart rates. The Radial (wrist) pulse and Carotid (neck) pulse will both be used. A worksheet, “Counting Heart Rate Workshop” will be completed during class time. Students that are not able to get all of the timed heart rate counts can take the sheet home to complete.

Homework will be to write 10 different pulse rates during different times of the day. The heart rates should also be taken following different types of activity. Students will be able to see the difference in their heart rates following physical activity and during a time when they are physical inactive. (These times can be during computer time, TV watching time, talking on the phone, etc.) Students should list date, time of day, activity that they were doing, one minute heart rate and the time used to calculate their heart rate number. The pulse can be counted for one minute, 30 seconds or 15 seconds.

Have a great three day weekend. Stay active and don’t forget you Physical Education homework.

Period 2 - Students will learn how to count their heart rates. The Radial (wrist) pulse and Carotid (neck) pulse will both be used. A worksheet, “Counting Heart Rate Workshop” will be completed during class time. Students that are not able to get all of the timed heart rate counts can take the sheet home to complete.

Homework will be to write 10 different pulse rates during different times of the day. The heart rates should also be taken following different types of activity. Students will be able to see the difference in their heart rates following physical activity and during a time when they are physical inactive. (These times can be during computer time, TV watching time, talking on the phone, etc.) Students should list date, time of day, activity that they were doing, one minute heart rate and the time used to calculate their heart rate number. The pulse can be counted for one minute, 30 seconds or 15 seconds.

Period 6 - Students will receive a handout entitled: “Steps to a Healthier You!”. Homework will be to read the entire handout during they three day weekend. There is no school on Monday February 11. 8th grade students who have not turned in their Physical Activity Homework need to get it completed. Please see the blogroll.

Period Two - Target heart rate zone for the three areas that were discussed during class is due today. You can still turn this assignment in on Monday, Feb. 4 for full credit. Here is a link to help you complete your homework: It is called the Polar Heart Rate Calculator .

Periods Three and Five - Hand in your target heart rate zone homework on Monday, Feb. 4.

Period Six Your “Physical Activity” homework assignment is due on Monday, February 4. It is listed under the Blogroll.

Period One - Your “Physical Activity” homework assignment is also due on Monday, February 4.

Students, if you are still having problems accessing your “Gaggle Account”, please let me know during our class.

Periods Three and Five you should have left a comment on the blog. Please ask for help if you have not been able to leave a comment.

You also need to find your target heart rate zone for the three areas that were discussed during class. Here is a link for the Polar Heart Rate Calculator

Period One you should have posted a comment to the blog. If you have not done it yet, please let me know if you need more help. Your homework that is due on Thursday Jan 31, is listed under the Blogroll. You will compete the “Physical Activity” homework assignment. Some students have had problems printing their meal plans. Please let me know if you have any problems.

Students will learn how to access their school email accounts. It is called a “Gaggle Account”. It is available to all students in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District

Don’ forget your homework. Period Two you need to leave a comment on the blog. You also need to find your tartget heart rate zone for the three areas that were discussed during class. Here is a link for the Polar Heart Rate Calculator site:Heart Rate Calculator

Don’t forget your homework. Period Six you should have posted a comment to the blog. If you have not done it yet, what are you waiting for? Friday, Jan 25 will be the last day you can post a comment and receive credit. Your homework is listed under the Blogroll. You will compete the “Physical Activity” homework assignment. It is due next Friday.

Check the new Lakeview PE calendar. It is located under the Blogroll. You can NOW check the calendar if you forget even and odd days.

No more excuses for forgetting your clothes!

Physical Activity Homework - Period 1 - start assignment. It will be due next Thursday.

Check the new Lakeview PE calendar. It is located under the Blogroll. You can NOW check the calendar if you forget even and odd days.

No more excuses for forgetting your clothes!