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Liberty School Physical EducationWelcome
Welcome
Liberty School P.E. Expectations
Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity
Super Foods
Stress Management
Hello. Welcome to my Liberty P.E. Homepage. My name is Jennifer Blue. I am looking forward to working with parents, students, and staff to provide fitness and fun in the gymnasium! There are so many benefits to exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. I encourage you to work together as a family outside of school to exercise every day and make healthy food choices!
Thoughout the school year we participate in many activities including soccer, football, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, fitness testing, running bases, capture the flag, jump rope, pin knock-down, pillo pollo, scooter hockey, and many more.... I enjoy teaching activities that students can take with them outside the classroom to continue exercising and having fun for years and years to come!
We participate in Fitness Tesing in the spring and fall; however, all activites build strength and endurance that can improve fitness scores. Our fitness tests include The Mile Run, The Pacer Test, Curl-Ups, Sit-ups, The Flexed-arm Hang, Pull-ups, The Shoulder Stretch, and the Sit and Reach. Each year we perform at least one test falling in the categories of muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, and flexibility. P.E. Report cards are sent home with fitness scores and averages.
You may contact me with questions/concerns at jblue@orland135.org or 708-364-3841.
Liberty School Expectations Applied To P.E.
Respect Yourself: Be safe. Challenge yourself to do your best. Have a good attitude.
Respect Others: Respect everyone's different skill levels. Keep hands to yourself (unless otherwise instructed.) Help teach each other. Listen when the teacher is speaking.
Respect Property: Keep equipment safe. Keep play area clean.
Come Prepared to Learn: Gym shoes and comfortable clothing are required. (A smile is extra credit.)
Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity:
- Reduce the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease
- Reduce high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
- Reduce high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
- Reduce the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer
- Reduce the risk of developing diabetes
- Reduce or maintain body weight or body fat
- Build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints
- Reduce depression and anxiety
- Improve psychological well-being
- Enhanced work, recreation, and sport performance
- Source: www.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/benefits.html
Like a car needs gasoline, our body needs calories. Some calories provide more nutrition than others. Click on the above words 'Super Foods' to learn about foods that are loaded with nutrients and will lead to a healthy YOU!
Stress is a part of life. Stress management is a great tool to develop. Some healthy ways to manage stress include exercising, talking to someone, meditating, and deep breathing.
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