Plymouth PE Newsletter Vol.

Pilgrim Pride Great KICK-OFF t0 2013 Units Gatorball Scoop

Capture The Flag and Flag Football
strength and a little bit of competitive spirit!

Physical education can have a number of different looks. The look PHS students are becoming accustomed to has to do with a little bit of hard work, sweat and grit. Our flag football unit proved that both boys and girls can move the ball down the field. The unit consisted of speed, agility,

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 People who participate in tennis three hours per week at a moderately vigorous intensity cut in half their risk of death from any cause, according to the late Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger, who was an internationally recognized exercise authority and studied more than 10,000 people for 20 years. Tennis players scored higher in vigor, optimism and selfesteem while scoring lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and nonathletes, according to Dr. Joan Finn and colleagues at Southern Connecticut State University. Since tennis requires alertness and tactical thinking, it may generate new connections between nerves in the brain and promote a lifetime of continuing development of the brain, reported scientists at the University of Illinois. Tennis outperforms golf and most other sports in developing positive personality characteristics, according to Dr. Jim Gavin, author of "The Exercise Habit." Competitive tennis burns more calories than aerobics or cycling, according to studies in caloric expenditures.

CURRENT UNIT: Tennis September 23rd-30th Why Play Tennis?

After 6 Weeks of PE weve completed: LAPS=54 MILES=13 SQUATS=750 LUNGES=600 MT. CLIMBERS=750 SIT UPS=1,850 PUSH UP=560 BURPEES=85

Presidential Fitness ROUND 2

On Friday September 20th we completed our second round of Presidential Fitness testing. The improvements were amazing. Students have increased their ability to do push ups, sits ups, their speed and agility in the shuttle run. However the biggest improvements shined through during the timed mile run. Student ran between 1and 2 minutes faster than their previous recorded times. Congratulations to all in your quest to be fit to play for life.

1. Itunes generates a great excitement

with adding music The apps available for pedometers, stop watch, scoreboard, nutrition tips, whiteboard, video analysis and workouts.

Moving into the NEXT GENERATION The 5th generation to be exact.

iPods are a great way to engage students in physical education today. This devices will be used in physical education and coaching to inspire students to exercise and enhance performance. Whether using apps, self created activities, or QR codes, real practical ideas for iOS devices will take PE classes to another level to enrich the experiences of students today. .

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Heres a taste of what were using!! AVAILABLE FREE APPS Map My Fitness Fitness Pal Push Ups Digifit iCardio Ab Trainer BMI Calculator First Aid By ARC Pocket Workout of The Day Soccer Trainer Simply Yoga Coach My Video Run Keeper GPS Score Keeper HD Sports Tracker Stop Watch+ Tennis Score Keeper Daily Cardio Workout 7 Minute Workout Volleyball My Stats Womens Fitness Relax Melodies Playlist Creator The Human Body Fast Food Calorie Counter Instant Heart Rate

Coach Vinsons Student Athlete of the Week

Allison Lyon period 1 Has made
shown up to class each day with a great energy and enthusiasm for fitness. Without a single absence she has completed over 1,000 sit-up and 500 Squats and the last 5 weeks.

Jesus Rebollo
period 1 Brings and
incredible competitive spirit to class each day. However his ability to include every student and meet them where theyre at in their own skill level is to be commended.

Danielle LaFiave period 4

Aron Hoskins period 4
Definitely is a force to be reckoned with in class as he has improved his fitness level in all areas. He shows a genuine interest in growing to be fit to play for the rest of his life. PE has been music to her ears. This dancer picks up each content so quickly due to her natural athletic background from dance. She is competitive and up for any challenge set before her.

Jacey Dare period 5

Nicholas Fowler period 5

Proves to be a pleasure to have in class as he works extremely hard each day. He always brings a laugh to the class as he is quick to turn a difficult task into a positive experience.

Is not just your average girl..She stood out to all of her classmates as just dominated the field with lightening quick hands on defense during the capture the flag and flag football units.

Bayli Czarnecki period 6

Has been able to accomplish so much in such a short time. Watching her confidence grow with each day and each unit has been a joy. She is to be commended on her efforts and improvement.

Austin Kneeper Period 6

Can be very proud of the strides that he has made athletically in PE. He has improved in each area of the fitness content and was a dominate force in flag football. We wish him a speedy recovery from his knee injury.