Mrs. Gavello's P.E.

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...

Check out the video below, then read through the official rules.

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.