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Gahanna Middle School South
Physical Education
Respect Your Body
Objectives:
By the time students leave Middle School South PE
they will know and be able to
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Evaluate their individual fitness levels and create realistic goals to improve on their weaknesses.
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Students will set new goals and continue toward personal improvements for incease in wellness.
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Identify healthy choices and create healthy habits they will use for life
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Engage in a variety of activities now and throughout their life to maintain a desirable level of wellness
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Utilitze technology to help in tracking and setting goals.
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Safety and personal responsibility in physical activity endevours
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Create routines incorporating movement patters
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Identify critical elements and tactics to enhance movement and game play
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Create an advocacy campain to promote physical activity and fitness, linking the health benefits
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Problem solve and work collaborativly with classmates and teams
8th graders are performing basic dumbbell lifts for a full body workout. The focus is on form and proper technique. Light weights are being used.
Body Composition
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Tip: Students are encouraged to follow the myplate formula when preparing their meals.
Stregnth
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Tip: By adding weight bearing activities such as weight training you will lower your risk of osteoporises.
Flexibility
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Tip: Stretch warm muscles. Especially your hamstings to prevent lower back problems.
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