Mrs. Gavello's P.E.

Due Thursday, April 30 With the weather warming up and summer drawing near, you may find yourself heading outdoors more often to enjoy some fun in the sun. Before you throw on your swimsuit and head to the pool, or step outside to enjoy an afternoon barbecue, there are a few things to consider when it comes to your skin and sun exposure. Click  HERE  to read a short article about how to spend time outside and stay sun-safe. Click  HERE  after you have watched the video and are ready to answer you homework questions.

Due Thursday, April 9!! Tempted to skip your warm up? DON'T! Your warm up is an important part of your exercise routine. Did you know that warming up helps your body prepare itself for exercise both mentally and physically? It may also decrease your chance of injury, as well as reduce the aches and pains that come with exercise. It is one of the most important elements of an exercise program. Adding stretches to your warm up may improve your exercise performance. Once your muscles are warm (from an easy jog for example), spend a few minutes on stretching. Since the goal of your warm up is to increase your heart rate and get ready for more intense work, choose stretches that can be done standing up. Delay most sitting stretches until your cool down segment. For FiT Work #10 you will need to review all of the following articles and videos related to warming up, then answer questions based on your reading. 1.  Active vs. Passive Warmup 2.  New Ideas on Proper Stretch...

The Importance of Washing Your Hands Due: TONIGHT! Monday, March 23 Coronavirus and COVID-19 is dominating the world news as this Pandemic spreads across the world.  It is important that we take the time to understand this virus, how it spreads, and most importantly how we can protect ourselves and others that we come in contact with. Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).   Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)  is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.  Standard recommendation...

Hi all! Things are moving and changing rapidly these days! Since I sent out my contact letter yesterday evening, a few things have changed. I have highlighted the changes below. *****If you have not joined my Google Classroom yet, please do so ASAP. All assignments will be posted there. Your period's distinct code can be found in the letter emailed via Parent Square. ******* Hello Students and Parents- During this period of distance learning, your physical education classes will be conducted online, just as your other classes. Our classes will follow the format below. Each day a workout video will be posted to our Google Classroom. You are expected to access and complete this workout daily. After the workout, you will need to complete your daily learning log, where you will reflect on the workout and provide evidence that you did the workout. FiT Works will be posted and required as homework as normal. The first will be assigned Monday, March 23 and will be du...

Hello Students and Parents- During this period of distance learning, your physical education classes will be conducted online, just as your other classes. Our classes will follow the format below. Each day a workout video will be posted to our Google Classroom. You are expected to access and complete this workout daily. After the workout, you will need to complete your daily learning log, where you will reflect on the workout and provide evidence that you did the workout. FiT Works will be posted and required as homework as normal. The first will be assigned Monday, March 23 and will be due Friday, March 27th.  I will be checking each day at 3pm that you have accessed the day’s workout and completed your learning log. If you have not completed both by 3pm, you will be marked absent for that day. Academic Integrity It is vital during this time that we all remember and practice academic integrity. We have to trust that you are, in fact, doing the work that we ...

The 2020 Summer Olympics will soon begin in Tokyo. This is a major international sporting event showcasing athletes from a record number of different countries. This year's Summer Olympics will be followed by the Paralympic Games featuring disabled athletes from around the world. Both competitions are a wonderful way to bring nations together to celebrate success! In order to complete this homework assignment you need to click on the  Official Olympic Website  then follow the directions for  ONE  of the options below. Option #1: Use the arrows to scroll right or left to choose an athlete you might not yet know, place the cursor over their photo, then click on LEARN MORE. Option #2: Click on the ALL ATHLETES icon at the bottom center of the website, then click on the name of an athlete you already know. Once you have decided which athlete to choose, follow  THIS LINK  to answer the homework questions.

FiT Work #7- Exercise & Asthma Due: Sunday, February 9th by 10 pm ! Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing.  Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. In the United States, more than 25 million people are known to have asthma. About 7 million of these people are children. Asthma has no cure. Even when you feel fine, you still have the disease and it can flare up at any time.   However, with today's knowledge and treatments, most people who have asthma are able to manage the disease. They have few, if any, symptoms. They can live normal, active lives and sleep through the night without interruption from asthma. Studies show that exercise can actually help people who suffer from asthma, otherwise called asthmatics.  Remember: Asthm...

Directions: Answer the following questions using complete sentences in the P.E. section of your digital portfolio 1.      What was your first mile time? 2.      What was most challenging about that first mile? 3.      What was your best mile time? 4.      How has your mile time changed? 5.      In what ways is the mile easier now? 6.      In what ways is the mile still challenging? 7.      What strategies have you used to improve your mile time or make the mile less challenging? 8.      What are you most proud of in P.E. this year? 9.      What do you most want to improve in P.E. moving forward? 10. How will you go about making this improvement?

Due: Wednesday, December 4th Stress is the body's reaction to a demanding situation.  Not all stress is considered harmful and scientists use the term "eustress" to describe positive or good stress like riding a roller coaster or meeting a new friend. Conversely, the term "distress" is used to describe negative or bad stress caused by unpleasant experiences or things that make you worry, nervous, or depressed. You need a balance of both in your life but 21st century living can cause too much distress and result in what is commonly called burnout. However, you can do a lot to manage the stress in your life. Stress relief can come from such things as exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, talking with a family member or mentor about your stress, having a hobby, meditating, deep breathing, or resting in a quiet place. Click  here  to participate in a relaxation video which may help reduce your level of stress. Click HERE to answ...

Due:  Friday, November 22 by 10 P.M. Did you know that over the past 30 years, childhood obesity has more than tripled in children your age?  In 2010, more than one third of children across the United States were either considered overweight or obese.  Clinical studies have proven that children who are obese are more likely to be obese as adults.  In 2012, the total cost to treat medical issues related to obesity in the United states was $176 billion!  Want to do something to change this trend?  Click  here  to find out how! Click  HERE  once you have watched the video and are ready to answer your homework questions.

Due Friday, November 8th by 10 pm Have you ever wondered about super human strength? Could you become as strong as The Hulk or Superman, or are you destined to be a 90 pound weakling? Muscles play a very important role in our bodies, not only for movement, but for the strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary for daily activities. But what about emergencies? Would you have the strength necessary to save your own life if you were, for example, sliding down a steep mountain slope towards a cliff? Learning more about muscles, how they work, and their limits and potential for strength are the focus of this Fitness in Technology assignment. You will watch three short videos related to muscles and answer questions based on what you learned in those videos. Below are the links to the three videos you must watch. Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility The Scientific Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth The Human Body - Unleashing the Full Power of the Muscle ...

You Are What You Eat Due  Friday, October 25th by 10 PM I'm sure you've heard it before- You are what you eat!  But do you know if what your eating is healthy?  Is it enough or too much of our daily nutrient needs?  The best way to answer this is too keep a food log- you would be surprised at what you eat if you actually kept track! In order to complete this FiT Work assignment, you must keep track of  everything  you eat and drink for an  entire day .  Keep a notebook with you or keep track in your phone, but you must take notes. Once you have a record of your food and drink consumption for the day, visit  THIS  website (or  this  one for Indian food) to enter in your choices and see how many calories you have consumed.   Follow these steps: Starting with breakfast, search by ingredients or by dish for the food and drink that you consumed.   Click on the food or drink and enter the serving s...

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Due Wednesday, 9/18 at 10 pm Recently there has been an increase in cases of teenagers hit by cars while walking or riding their bicycle. Sometimes this happens even though they are in a pedestrian crosswalk. In fact, some Russell students have been hit by cars when crossing Escuela Parkway right in front of the school. Therefore, it is a good idea to occasionally review safety rules such as those established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For  FiT Work #2  you will watch two videos related to bicycle safety and  answer questions  based on what you learned in the videos. Below is the link to the video you must watch: Bike Safe, Bike Smart You may skip any advertisements at the beginning of the videos if you choose. Click  here  once you have watched the video and are ready to answer your homework questions.

Due Tuesday, September 10th by 10pm During Physical Education class you run , you sweat , and you inevitably get dirty . For those reasons, it is important to practice proper personal hygiene in order to avoid unpleasant odors and the spread of germs. For FiT Work #1 you will read 4 short articles related to personal hygiene and answer questions based on your reading. Below are the links to each of the 4 articles you must read: 1) What's Sweat? 2) Tips For Taking Care Of Your Skin. 3) Why Should I Care About Germs? 4) Hand Washing. Click HERE once you have read all 4 articles and are ready to answer your homework questions. 

If you are at school, but unable to participate fully in P.E. due to an illness or injury, you must have your parent or guardian complete this Parent/Guardian Excuse Form . A parent or guardian may only excuse you from P.E. for up to three days. Plan ahead and print several copies so you have them when you need them.

Practice opening your padlock! Here is a video to help. Remember, we will have lock competitions, so practice and be ready!!

DUE BY 10 PM, FRIDAY APRIL 26 UNDERAGE DRINKING Alcohol use by persons under age 21 is a major public health problem. Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than tobacco and illicit drugs, and is responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth. Although drinking by persons under the age of 21 is illegal, people aged 12 to 20 years drink 11% of all alcohol consumed in the United States. More than 90% of this alcohol is consumed in the form of binge drinks. On average, underage drinkers consume more drinks per drinking occasion than adult drinkers. HOW SUBSTANCE USE AFFECTS TEENS' HEALTH Substance use can lead to long-term social and health problems, injury, and even death. Growth and development can be affected by tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Teens who abuse these substances may have trouble finding their identity, building relationship skills, and becoming emotionally stable. They also may have ...

Due Friday, April 5th by 10pm. Over 6,000 people drown every year in the United States. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-14. Most drownings involve young people who are swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, scuba diving, or surfing. If you enjoy these activities, the sensible course of action is to learn about safety in the water. The most important rule to remember regarding water is to learn how to swim well! This is an important precaution for all water sports and recreational activities near the water. The American Red Cross suggests additional water rules and safety tips. Their advice includes the following:             -swim outdoors only when water temperature will not chill your body             -know the depth of the water that you are swimming in       ...