TRYathlon!

"Individuals who are physically literate move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities." -Physical Health and Education Canada

Transfer of learning is a great way for teachers to determine true understanding of concepts, knowledge and skill. When students are asked to use skills and knowledge in different and unique situations, teachers refer to this as “Transfer of Learning”. Students in grade K-8 will be asked to demonstrate learning in fitness, leadership, sportsmanship, communication and critical thinking when they participate in this year's Wellness TRYathlon.

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• Physical Literacy

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Mastering the Force-The Jedi Way!

PE students embark on a journey to “Master the Force”.  As young Jedi Apprentice – Padawan you will have much to practice to become a Jedi Knight.

How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. Students in PE class are exploring their inner strength through movement. Some people are natural jugglers and jumpers and will find they can juggle/jump within a couple of hours of practice. Others might need a little more time (between 2 days to 2 months), but practice and persistence is the key to becoming a good juggler/jumper. Once you learn the skills you will never forget it.

Resources:

Grade K-8 Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VevE4v065sA

Juggling

http://juggling-for-beginners.com/

http://learnhowtojuggle.info/

http://www.juggle.org/howto/howtobasics.php

Jump Roping

http://learntojumprope.com/

http://www.mrsicklerphysicaleducation.com/6thGrade/Jump_Rope.html

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Gym"Fan"tastics!

Gymnastics is here! Tumble, turn, balance and more. Moving toward wellness in style. Did you know that gymnastics skills can bridge the relationship between your brain and body? 

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• Benefits of Gymnastics
• More reasons to practice gymnastics.

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Friendship Games

Being a Good Sport and Being in a Sport...it is all connected! Friendship Games is a day of fitness, friends and fun. Friendship Games is an opportunity to demonstrate physical fitness and increase self-confidence. Many studies focus on the effects of sport on the five “C’s”—competence, confidence, connections, character, and caring—which are considered critical components of positive youth development.

"Sports do not build character. They reveal it". - John Wooden, Legendary UCLA Basketball Coach

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• True Sport
• Health Topics
• Sport and Children

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Healthy Friendships - On our way to wellness!

Take some friendships with you on your way to wellness. How does having healthy friendships help you reach your full potential?

Friendships

We are practicing friendship skills! Solving problems peacefully, learning to compromise, practicing "I" messages and much more. 

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From Gym to Swim - Swimming a lifelong skill!

What Are the Benefits of Swimming?

Swimming offers many benefits to students of all ages. According to KidsHealth.org, drowning is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 5 and 24. By learning to swim, your will not only become a stronger swimmer, but also gain valuable experience in the water. This experience greatly reduces the risk of an emergency. swimming is an excellent cardiovascular workout that promotes heart and lung health, improves strength and flexibility, increases stamina and even improves balance and posture.

Swimming can improve mental and emotional health. The natural buoyancy of the water is more relaxing than other types of exercise, In addition, research has determined that people tend to exercise for longer periods of time while swimming. Swimming can also improve overall mood, and help combat depression.

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• The health benefits of swimming.
• A great resource!

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Middle School Students - Collaboration and Team Building

Middle School students are working together to solve the mystery of WWW...Not the world-wide web but the wellness wacky web.

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Perceptual Motor Skills- Encouraging our bodies and mind!

When students move their bodies and practice decision making the brain gets fired up for learning. Elementary students are developing skills and fitness. They are building the skills to develop a foundation for lifelong wellness!

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Educate, Empower, Engage! PRIS Active Lifestyles!

"Individuals who are physically literate move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person." - http://www.phecanada.ca/programs/physical-literacy

PRIS recognizes the positive benefits of physical activity for student health and academic achievement. Believing that Physical Education is a crucial and integral part of a child’s education, we want to ensure that students engage in healthful levels of vigorous physical activity to promote and develop the student’s physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

This year check out resources and evidence packed with data and other valuable information we are using in PE/Health class to  “move” your child/ren closer to wellness.

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• Physical fitness means brain health.
• Healthy children
• Fall in love with fitness.