tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38714257754654982462024-03-12T22:07:31.609-07:00Physical EducationCoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-80666594867492340532014-08-07T09:10:00.000-07:002018-08-08T08:23:03.292-07:00WELCOME BACK!!<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.672000885009766px;">Welcome back everyone!! I hope everyone had an active summer and you are energized for another great year at Osuna. I enjoyed my summer at the Albuquerque Academy and spending time with our two kiddos. I am really excited to introduce some new activities and of course re-teach some of our favorites. </span><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.672000885009766px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.672000885009766px;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.672000885009766px;">Our first week of PE will consist of reviewing all of our PE rules and guidelines. We will warm our brains and bodies up with some fun warm-up games. We will also cover playground games and the proper way to use all equipment. Don’t forget to check the website to see what your child is doing in PE each week. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.672000885009766px;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.672000885009766px;">Remember to take note of your child’s PE day so they have the proper clothing and tennis shoes.</span></span></span>Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-42944196714622946152011-10-18T12:12:00.001-07:002017-06-26T13:43:40.392-07:00Team JugglingThis week we are doing a cooperative game called team juggling. This comes on the heals of our underhand throwing unit for all grades. This is a great unit that helps students work together and realize the importance of a team. It differs from regular juggling because 10-12 students are placed in a circle and given one ball to start. They proceed to underhand toss it to the person across from them, then that student tosses it to a different person across from them, this continues until all players on the team have caught and thrown the ball. The pattern stays the same for the rest of the game. It continues to get harder because different equipment is added to the pattern so as many as 4 objects are going at once. When they have practiced for some time, then I time each team to see who has the least amount of drops in 1 minute. Last year we only had two teams in the whole school that didn’t drop a ball for the whole minute. I also include a 5 minute session where teams can give suggestions on what they can do better and come up with strategies to help them be successful. The standard I am looking to meet is New Mexico State Standard # 5 (Check out all our standards under the Great PE Links section).Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-75083447954444432072011-10-04T11:42:00.000-07:002017-06-26T13:58:08.707-07:00Fitness Stations!<br />
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This week in PE we have 12 fitness stations that will keep everyone moving and breathing hard. <br />
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The key to keeping our epidemic child obesity rate down is regular physical activity. Unfortunately not all of our students get the recommended exercise that they need per week. (The CDC recommends 60 minutes of activity EVERYDAY!) With only 1 to 2 PE classes per week this does not give everyone adequate exercise for the week and therefore we will be focused on ways we can exercise outside of school. <br />
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11 FITNESS IS FUN STATIONS:<br />
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1. Plank<br />
2. Jumping Jacks<br />
3. Big Hops<br />
4. Jump Rope<br />
5. Sit-ups<br />
6. Balance Machine<br />
7. Hoop Run-Thru<br />
8. Toss out fitness<br />
9. Gym Laps<br />
10. Flexibility Central<br />
11. Shuttle Run<br />
12. Balance Beam<br />
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Each Student will have a partner and go through all stations twice. Each station will be one minute long with a 10 second rest between each station. During this week I will be looking to meet NM State Standard 3; Participates regularly in physical activity and Standard 4; Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-91366074011245973312011-09-15T07:17:00.001-07:002011-09-15T07:17:45.566-07:00Week 5 & 6 Rockwall!<a href="http://kidoinfo.com/ri/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/im002225-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 440px; height: 294px;" src="http://kidoinfo.com/ri/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/im002225-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This week in PE we are warming up with jump rope and climbing the rock wall. This is the first time we will have used the rock wall this year and hope to get everyone involved and having a great time. Our rock wall at Osuna is a traverse wall which means the main focus is getting across not going up the wall. All students have the protection of a crash mat below if they have to come off the wall. Rock climbing is great for upper body strength and endurance. <br /><br />For the primary grades, students will be challenged to make it across the entire wall without coming off. This is a difficult task because are rock wall spans the length of the gym and gets more difficult as you go down the wall. Older students will be given a similar challenge however it will be taken a step further as students will be challenged to only use certain colors of rocks as they make their way across the wall. Another challenge to be given will be to make it through a series of obstacles that will be placed on the wall. This week all students will be assessed on effort and NM state standard # 3 and 4.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-72378600296894342222011-09-09T09:05:00.001-07:002011-09-09T09:06:06.772-07:00Week 4 Pacer!<a href="http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/northside.dekeon_skills/files/pacer_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/northside.dekeon_skills/files/pacer_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This week in PE we are running the Pacer. The pacer is a cardiovascular endurance test that takes place in the gym. Students run across the gym to a prerecorded CD that beeps every 30 seconds. The beeps get faster as times goes on. If you do not make it to the other side of the gym before the CD beeps then you get a “Mistake,” you are allowed two mistakes and then your test is over. The Osuna pacer record was set last year by a 5th grader with 110 laps. <br /><br />This year I will be doing the pacer two times, once in the fall and once in the spring to measure fitness and also possible improvement throughout the year. Students are encouraged to go as long as they can within their limit. We discuss cardiovascular endurance and pacing themselves prior to the test.<br /><br />If any time remains at the end of class students will be allowed to jump rope or play helicopter. For more info about the pacer check out these links:<br /><br />http://www.fitnessgram.net/protocols/pacer.pdf <br />http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/pacer-test.htmCoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-85701853124758565282011-09-09T09:04:00.001-07:002011-09-09T09:04:32.360-07:00Week 3 Battleship!Students are participating in a PE favorite called battleship this week. It works on both the overhand and underhand throw. It also works on teamwork and game strategy. The object of the game is to sink everyone’s battleship before your own battleship is sunk. Ships are sunk when all their pins, lined up on the corners of the ship, are knocked down. Students must stay on their mat (battleship) unless they are the team’s dolphin, in which case they are on a scooter and retrieving balls (cannons) for their team. This game is very fast pasted and games only last 3-5 minutes. New dolphins are selected each time and strategy time is given to teams to discuss ways to protect their battleship while trying to sink others ships. Grades K-2 are assessed on underhand throwing and teamwork. Grades 3-5 are assessed on overhand throwing and teamwork. PE standards covered this week include standard 1 and standard 5.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-78266615593882340392011-08-23T12:52:00.001-07:002011-08-23T12:52:33.882-07:00Week 1 and 2 WELCOME BACK!Welcome back everyone!! I hope everyone had an active summer and you are energized for another great year at Osuna. I enjoyed my summer at the Albuquerque Academy and working hard on my large list of Honey Do's :) I am really excited to introduce some new activities and of course re-teach some of our favorites.
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<br />Our first week of PE will consist of reviewing all of our PE rules and guidelines. We will warm our brains and bodies up with some fun warm-up games. We will also cover playground games and the proper way to use all equipment. Don’t forget to check the website to see what your child is doing in PE each week.
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<br />Remember to take note of your child’s PE day so they have the proper clothing and tennis shoes.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-16289252603434577982011-05-27T06:34:00.000-07:002011-05-27T09:11:27.032-07:00Week 29 & 30: Summer Fitness<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJv_6LL7rRNq-EP_jEKhyphenhyphenRzoS4wBdxyBPGuaFHbAnUmcCvvsBAxKyk0035z9Ae-beqtF7PTXLO_MqbqnuMJuvdSv_caQ8Up_XncgR5fOxkubpLJfR-G7SU8MIQ8-iqX0TjYPN0Pgaw8_U/s1600/preview.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJv_6LL7rRNq-EP_jEKhyphenhyphenRzoS4wBdxyBPGuaFHbAnUmcCvvsBAxKyk0035z9Ae-beqtF7PTXLO_MqbqnuMJuvdSv_caQ8Up_XncgR5fOxkubpLJfR-G7SU8MIQ8-iqX0TjYPN0Pgaw8_U/s400/preview.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611401211519944146" /></a><br /><br />Play 60 is a program sponsored by the NFL that encourages students to get 60 minutes of exercise a day. Here at Osuna we strive to get each student as much activity as possible, however they still need to find time to exercise outside of school. <br /><br />This next two weeks we are participating in fitness stations that are designed to be done at home over the summer. All of the stations are simple and can be done daily if desired. I have put in parenthesis ways that they can be done at home. These stations include: <br /><br />Rock climbing ( Stone age, foothills, city rock walls)<br />Jogging (Jog the academy, around your neighborhood, or go for a hike)<br />Jump Rope (Jump rope each morning cheap, easy and fun)<br />Scooter riding (Ride your scooter or your bike around your neighborhood) <br />Hula Hoop (Get a hoop and get going)<br />Hopscotch ( Draw your own pattern with calk at your house)<br />Yoga (Find family classes, at home videos, or make your own up)<br />Core exercises (Make a daily routine) <br />Resistance training <br />And much more<br /> <br />I am encouraging all students to make time for exercise over the summer time. There are tons of ways we can all stay active and have fun this summer. At the end of the unit, all students are writing out their goals for exercising this summer. They are writing out 5 to 10 activities that they can do this summer and will be bringing it home next week. Enjoy the summer and I will see many of you for <a href="http://waterworksplayday.blogspot.com/">Playday 2011</a> on Tuesday, May 24th.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-14202868613421022992011-05-27T06:29:00.001-07:002011-05-27T06:31:22.191-07:00Week 28: VolleyballThis week in PE we are working on our volleyball skills. We will have four stations set up around the gym that work on the basics of volleyball. <br /><br />Stations:<br />1. Underhand Serve- Students will be practicing serving underhand to a partner on the other side of the net. Younger students will use modified equipment and will not go over the net.<br />2. Bump- A student will underhand throw to their partner while the other student bumps it back. After five attempts students switch roles.<br />3. Setting- At this station student will practice setting using a beach volleyball against the wall.<br />4. 4 Square Volleyball- All the same rules as four square except the server must use an underhand serve to start and every hit after must be a bump with two hands instead of just using one. <br /><br />If class progress at a high skill level, two small sided games of beach volleyball will be played with remaining 10 minutes.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-62118759168899989032011-05-05T11:18:00.000-07:002011-05-05T11:19:21.253-07:00Week 26 and 27 Frisbee!!<a href="http://family.go.com/images/cms/entertainment/kids-throwing-frisbee-tight-160x132-photo-10waystohavefunfrisbee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 132px;" src="http://family.go.com/images/cms/entertainment/kids-throwing-frisbee-tight-160x132-photo-10waystohavefunfrisbee.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />These next two weeks we will be starting our Frisbee unit. Our first class will be devoted to learning the basics of throwing and catching a Frisbee. As their skill level goes up we will be playing target games, as well as small sided ultimate Frisbee games for our 3rd through 5th graders. <br /><br />Basics throwing techniques that will be stressed:<br />1. Stepping with the same foot as you throw<br />2. Pointing to target <br />3. Flicking the wrist<br />4. Keep the Frisbee level upon release<br /><br />We will focus on three basic catches that will include:<br />1. Alligator catch<br />2. Two handed catch<br />3. One handed catch<br /><br />Week 2, we will be playing the Frisbee golf out on the grass field. This will stress a variety of skills that include long and short distance throwing as well as accuracy when throwing a Frisbee. Older kids will be keeping a score card while K- 2nd will just be learning the course and the basics. <br /><br />I will be looking to meet NM State Standard # 1, and students will be assessed on how well they complete all four basic throwing techniques.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-18961857187043660102011-04-05T12:20:00.001-07:002011-04-05T12:24:12.957-07:00Week 24: Soccer SkillsThis week in PE we are working on soccer skills. The younger students will be focusing primarily on soccer dribbling. All students will have their own soccer ball and we will be dribbling in self space around the gym. We will be working on ball control and small touches. Once we have had a chance to practice, we will play dribble take away. Primary grades will move on to red light green light with soccer balls. If time permits then we will move to some dribbling races. <br /><br />Older students will start much the same but will quickly progress into dribble take away where some students will not have a soccer ball will be challenged to take a ball away from a student that does not have a ball. <br /><br />We will then move to practicing soccer passing in groups. After students are comfortable with passing a defender will be added to passing activity. <br /><br />All skill work will lead up to game play the following week.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-15385889499344729952011-04-05T12:17:00.000-07:002011-04-05T12:19:26.932-07:00Week 22 and 23 Fitness is Fun Stations.This week we are gearing up for testing and for the next two weeks we will be doing Fitness is FUN Stations! We have 11 fitness stations that will keep everyone moving and breathing hard. <br /><br />The key to keeping our epidemic child obesity rate down is regular physical activity. Unfortunately not all of our students get the recommended exercise that they need per week. (The CDC recommends 60 minutes of vigorous activity everyday)With only 1 or 2 PE classes per week this does not give everyone adequate exercise for the week and therefore we will be focused on ways we can exercise outside of school. <br /><br />11 FITNESS IS FUN STATIONS:<br /><br />1. Penny Stackers<br />2. Jumping Jacks<br />3. Big Hops<br />4. Basketball fitness<br />5. Sit-ups<br />6. Balance Machine<br />7. Hoop Run-Thru<br />8. Hockey shoot-out<br />9. Superman’s<br />10. Flexibility Central<br />11. Shuttle Run<br /><br />Each Student will have a partner and go through all stations twice. Each station will be one minute long with a 10 second rest between each station. During this week I will be looking to meet NM State Standard number 4.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-65205644969408812342011-02-14T13:01:00.000-08:002011-02-14T13:02:17.159-08:00Week 20 & 21<a href="http://www.gnag.ca/images/floorhockey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 303px;" src="http://www.gnag.ca/images/floorhockey.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />For the next two weeks in PE we will be doing our hockey unit. For the first week we will be working on skill development through hockey stations.<br />1. Goalie shoot-out<br />2. Hot potato passing<br />3. Hockey bowling (shooting)<br />4. Forehand/ backhand passing<br />5. Dribbling<br /><br />These stations are designed to give maximum activity and practice time before our modified games next week. My biggest emphasis will be on safety and keeping the stick below their knees. I will also be stressing proper grip and practicing puck control.<br /><br />During week two we will play some small sided hockey games such as battleship hockey, and horse hockey. Older kids may get to play sideline hockey if their skill level permits other wise small sided games will be repeated. During these two weeks in PE I will be looking to meet NM State PE standard # 1. All students will be assessed on proper grip and dribbling control.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-26299512040232690112010-12-01T14:08:00.001-08:002011-05-27T09:07:57.248-07:00Week 19: Heart Beat!This week in PE we are talking about heart rate. We are discussing how to find out heart rate, what our resting heart rate is and what our max heart rate is (220 - your age = your max heart rate). We are then participating in a series of tag games and measuring how our heart rate goes up and down with activity and rest. <br /><br />Tag Games<br />1. Tangle Tag- A group of three students join hands and move in a circle in order to protect one student from the tagger who is the fourth person in the group. The tagger has to go around right or left in order to tag a designated student. <br />2. Pac Man- This an Osuna favorite. It is basically modified line tag. Students can only move on the lines inside the gym using different locomotor patterns (walking, galloping, hopping, skipping etc.). There are three taggers (pac-man) who hold power balls and attempt to tag other students. If you are tagged you must do 10 jumping jacks and then you can re-enter. <br />3. Hoop Tag- This is good old fashion tag with one big twist, you play with a partner and you must only move within the confines of a hula hoop that is on the ground. You must tag your partners hoop with your own. If tagged you must do three hula hoops and then you can try to tag your partner. <br /><br />During this series of tag games we stop and check our heart rate and discuss what is taking place inside of our bodies. It is a great opportunity to talk about the benefits of staying physically fit and the importance of exercise. It is going to be a great week!!Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-11327211402958469552010-11-02T11:36:00.000-07:002010-11-02T11:39:52.974-07:00Week 11: Karate and Crab Soccer!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqNhLbpQlz_4gLsZgyrsiKIuYw70E-o9Zg-JWpWt1oJqaA4Md-g0Gv3uA6iwwoCpU23_e-jPkVQHIkDvuc9r_sP_j3EuBqFfIWhJJYaCwthhv6Lfkq5ws9ny6QX_XffMwDVq0iirN7aFa/s1600/Karate.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqNhLbpQlz_4gLsZgyrsiKIuYw70E-o9Zg-JWpWt1oJqaA4Md-g0Gv3uA6iwwoCpU23_e-jPkVQHIkDvuc9r_sP_j3EuBqFfIWhJJYaCwthhv6Lfkq5ws9ny6QX_XffMwDVq0iirN7aFa/s320/Karate.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535023850959858322" /></a><br />This week in PE is very unique. We have the owners of Mountain Eagle Karate coming to teach our Kindergarteners and 1st graders all about karate. Many of you may remember them from last year when they came for the older grades. <br /><br />Mountain Eagle Karate Children’s Program reinforces family values such as honesty, loyalty, integrity, and responsibility, and good manners; and introduces goal-setting. Mountain Eagle Karate Academy children are empowered with greater self-control, discipline, and self-esteem, which are tremendous assets to posses in life and transfer to all areas of life. Mountain Eagle Karate Academy children develop an improved attention span, focus, strength, coordination, and flexibility.<br /><br />You will be receiving the opportunity to sign your son or daughter up for this wonderful program this week. We will be sending home sign up forms that are due back no later than November 9th as the classes will start November 10th in the gym after school. They will go for two week in the gym and end with a graduation at Mountain Eagle Karate. For more information do hesitate to call or email me. And if you would like more information about Mountain Eagle Karate you can visit their website at www.mountaineaglekarate.com It’s going to be a great week!!<br /><br />For 2nd- 5th grade we will be playing an old PE favorite crab soccer. This game works on muscular strength and endurance as well as teaching students how to work on a team. All students in class will be in crab position and must try to kick a giant omnikin ball to the other sides of the gym. A team is awarded a point each time they can successfully kick it over the other teams head. It’s going to be great FUN!Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-29336421438176581412010-10-19T07:56:00.001-07:002010-10-19T07:59:47.493-07:00Week 9: Team Juggling!This week we are doing a cooperative game called team juggling. This comes on the heals of our underhand throwing unit for all grades. This is a great unit that helps students work together and realize the importance of a team. It differs from regular juggling because 10-12 students are placed in a circle and given one ball to start. They proceed to underhand toss it to the person across from them, then that student tosses it to a different person across from them, this continues until all players on the team have caught and thrown the ball. The pattern stays the same for the rest of the game. It continues to get harder because different equipment is added to the pattern so as many as 4 objects are going at once. When they have practiced for some time, then I time each team to see who has the least amount of drops in 1 minute. Last year we only had two teams in the whole school that didn’t drop a ball for the whole minute. I also include a 5 minute session where teams can give suggestions on what they can do better and come up with strategies to help them be successful. The standard I am looking to meet is New Mexico State Standard # 5 (Check out all our standards under the Great PE Links section).Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-8850732495016166102010-10-12T10:14:00.000-07:002010-10-12T11:25:59.640-07:00Week 8 :BowlingThis week in PE we are turning the gym into a bowling alley. All students will get the opportunity to bowl at Tiger Lanes. Before we get to rolling we will warm up with jump rope to get our heart rates up as we jump for 10 minutes.<br /><br />After our warm-up I will be explaining the importance of a proper grip, stepping with the opposite foot, and releasing the ball low in order to get a nice roll. This will be building on our previous unit in which we covered underhand throwing. The rolling technique is very similar and we even use the same cues of facing your target, stepping in opposition, and “tick tock.” Older students will keep track of their games and have their own score card while the younger students will just be introduced to the basics. We have different size bowling balls and equipment in order to modify for all ages and skill levels. It’s going to be a great week!!Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-27627262614123156862010-10-05T08:40:00.000-07:002010-10-05T08:41:07.393-07:00Week 7: Throwing and catchingThis week in PE we are working on throwing and catching. For the younger grades we will focus on the underhand throw and catching with two hands. The main cues for the under hand throw are “Tick Tock.” We will start by throwing to a target and move on to partners and then put it into a small game called Oscar’s garbage can. During this game students must use an underhand throw to the garbage can (mats that are standing up) while two students are in the garbage can throwing is back out. <br /><br />For the older grades we will be outside if the weather permits and working on the overhand throw. We will have all different kinds of equipment to throw, things ranging from a football to a yarn ball. The main cues for the overhand throw are <br />1. Side to target<br />2. Step with the opposite foot<br />3. Make an L- Shape with the arm you are throwing with<br />4. Follow through<br /><br />After throwing to one another for a while we will work on throwing to a moving target and then put it all into a game called ultimate football. I am more focused on the throwing this week and less concerned about the catching however next week we will primarily focus on the catch side of things.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-47297637722647354952010-09-13T07:14:00.000-07:002010-09-20T07:01:09.997-07:00Week 4 & 5: Rock Climbing!<a href="http://kidoinfo.com/ri/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/im002225-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 440px; height: 294px;" src="http://kidoinfo.com/ri/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/im002225-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This week in PE we are warming up with jump rope and climbing the rock wall. This is the first time we will have used the rock wall this year and hope to get everyone involved and having a great time. Our rock wall at Osuna is a traverse wall which means the main focus is getting across not going up the wall. All students have the protection of a crash mat below if they have to come off the wall. Rock climbing is great for upper body strength and endurance. <br /><br />For the primary grades, students will be challenged to make it across the entire wall without coming off. This is a difficult task because are rock wall spans the length of the gym and gets more difficult as you go down the wall. Older students will be given a similar challenge however it will be taken a step further as students will be challenged to only use certain colors of rocks as they make their way across the wall. Another challenge to be given will be to make it through a series of obstacles that will be placed on the wall. This week all students will be assessed on effort and NM state standard # 3 and 4.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-23587940592683708892010-09-07T05:32:00.000-07:002010-09-07T05:33:34.973-07:00Week 3: Pacer!<a href="http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/northside.dekeon_skills/files/pacer_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/northside.dekeon_skills/files/pacer_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This week in PE we are running the Pacer. The pacer is a cardiovascular endurance test that takes place in the gym. Students run across the gym to a prerecorded CD that beeps every 30 seconds. The beeps get faster as times goes on. If you do not make it to the other side of the gym before the CD beeps then you get a “Mistake,” you are allowed two mistakes and then your test is over. The Osuna pacer record was set last year by a 5th grader with 110 laps. <br /><br />This year I will be doing the pacer two times, once in the fall and once in the spring to measure fitness and also possible improvement throughout the year. Students are encouraged to go as long as they can within their limit. We discuss cardiovascular endurance and pacing themselves prior to the test.<br /><br />If any time remains at the end of class students will be allowed to jump rope or play helicopter. For more info about the pacer check out these links:<br /><br />http://www.fitnessgram.net/protocols/pacer.pdf <br />http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/pacer-test.htmCoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-27042866560266487232010-08-30T08:09:00.000-07:002010-08-30T08:11:39.517-07:00Week 2: Battleship!Students are participating in a PE favorite called battleship this week. It works on both the overhand and underhand throw. It also works on teamwork and game strategy. The object of the game is to sink everyone’s battleship before your own battleship is sunk. Ships are sunk when all their pins, lined up on the corners of the ship, are knocked down. Students must stay on their mat (battleship) unless they are the team’s dolphin, in which case they are on a scooter and retrieving balls (cannons) for their team. This game is very fast pasted and games only last 3-5 minutes. New dolphins are selected each time and strategy time is given to teams to discuss ways to protect their battleship while trying to sink others ships. Grades K-2 are assessed on underhand throwing and teamwork. Grades 3-5 are assessed on overhand throwing and teamwork. PE standards covered this week include standard 1 and standard 5.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-44589731143544044202010-08-17T09:22:00.001-07:002010-08-17T09:22:59.413-07:00Welcome Back!!!!Welcome back everyone!! I hope everyone had an active summer and you are energized for another great year at Osuna. I enjoyed my summer at the Albuquerque Academy and making many changes to our new home. I am really excited to introduce some new activities and of course re-teach some of our favorites. <br /><br />Our first week of PE will consist of reviewing all of our PE rules and guidelines. We will warm our brains and bodies up with some fun warm-up games. We will also cover playground games and the proper way to use all equipment. Don’t forget to check the website to see what your child is doing in PE each week. <br /><br />Remember to take note of your child’s PE day so they have the proper clothing and tennis shoes.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-62828491799063534262010-04-20T05:17:00.000-07:002010-04-20T05:18:15.986-07:00Week 29 & 30: Frisbee Frenzy<a href="http://family.go.com/images/cms/entertainment/kids-throwing-frisbee-tight-160x132-photo-10waystohavefunfrisbee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 132px;" src="http://family.go.com/images/cms/entertainment/kids-throwing-frisbee-tight-160x132-photo-10waystohavefunfrisbee.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />These next two weeks we will be starting our Frisbee unit. Our first class will be devoted to learning the basics of throwing and catching a Frisbee. As their skill level goes up we will be playing target games, as well as small sided ultimate Frisbee games for our 3rd through 5th graders. <br /><br />Basics throwing techniques that will be stressed:<br />1. Stepping with the same foot as you throw<br />2. Pointing to target <br />3. Flicking the wrist<br />4. Keep the Frisbee level upon release<br /><br />We will focus on three basic catches that will include:<br />1. Alligator catch<br />2. Two handed catch<br />3. One handed catch<br /><br />Week 2, we will be playing the Frisbee golf out on the grass field. This will stress a variety of skills that include long and short distance throwing as well as accuracy when throwing a Frisbee. Older kids will be keeping a score card while K- 2nd will just be learning the course and the basics. <br /><br />I will be looking to meet NM State Standard # 1, and students will be assessed on how well they complete all four basic throwing techniques.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-71544841947491648592010-03-29T11:44:00.000-07:002010-03-29T11:47:33.918-07:00Week 27: Fitness Stations<a href="http://teachers.saschina.org/espepuxi/files/2009/09/shuttlerun1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="http://teachers.saschina.org/espepuxi/files/2009/09/shuttlerun1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This week in PE we have 12 fitness stations that will keep everyone moving and breathing hard. <br /><br />The key to keeping our epidemic child obesity rate down is regular physical activity. Unfortunately not all of our students get the recommended exercise that they need per week. (The CDC recommends vigorous activity 3 to 5 times a week for at least 20 minutes) With only 1 to 2 PE classes per week this does not give everyone adequate exercise for the week and therefore we will be focused on ways we can exercise outside of school. <br /><br />11 FITNESS IS FUN STATIONS:<br /><br />1. Penny Stackers<br />2. Jumping Jacks<br />3. Big Hops<br />4. Basketball fitness<br />5. Sit-ups<br />6. Balance Machine<br />7. Hoop Run-Thru<br />8. Jump Rope<br />9. Gym Laps<br />10. Flexibility Central<br />11. Shuttle Run<br />12. Balance Beam<br /><br /><br />Each Student will have a partner and go through all stations twice. Each station will be one minute long with a 10 second rest between each station. During this week I will be looking to meet NM State Standard number 4.Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871425775465498246.post-53158844912295737442010-02-23T18:26:00.000-08:002010-02-23T18:34:25.816-08:00Week 23-25: Basketball<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060410/060410_fitnessschools_hmed_1p.hmedium.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060410/060410_fitnessschools_hmed_1p.hmedium.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />During week 1 of basketball we will be learning one of the essential skills of the game and that is dribbling. We will discuss ball control and discuss the different cues for being a successful dribbler. <br />1. Use finger pads<br />2. Bend knees and keep ball below waist<br />3. Use non dribbling hand to guard ball<br />4. Keep head up<br />These basic cues will be covered while we play games like, rings of fire, berry monster, and dribble take away. We will end each class with a shooting game and this week it will be around the world.<br /><br />During week 2 we will cover passing. We will discuss the importance of passing in basketball and cover the three basic passes in basketball, the chest pass, bounce pass and over head pass. We will have a triangle passing activity, monkey in the middle passing, and over the hill passing activity. We will again end the day with a shooting game and this week it will be H.O.R.S.E. Shooting cues that will be emphasized will be a simple acronym call B.E.E.F.<br /><br />B-bend- bend you knees and shooting elbow.<br />E-elbow in-make sure your elbow is in line with the basketball hoop.<br />E- extend- extend elbow as you shoot the ball<br />F-follow through- Make sure you follow through when releasing your shot. (Finish with your hand in the cookie jar)<br /><br />During the 3rd and final week the older kids will be starting small 3v3 games in a format I like to call king of the court. First to 3 points and then teams switch. This keeps games moving and many students involved. For the younger grades we will play a shooting game called HOT SHOT which has become an Osuna favorite. We will also have some free shooting and students will have the option to play other shooting games learned. We are just going to have to much fun these next couple weeks while I will look to align all classes with standard number 1 (The student demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in few). <br /><br />AT END OF THE BASKETBALL UNIT WE WILL HAVE OUR SECOND ANNUL MARCH MADNESS 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD IN THE GYM AT RECESS FOR ALL 4TH & 5TH GRADERS. WINNERS WIN SPECIAL PRIZES TBA!!!Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829938596732872074noreply@blogger.com