Please be sure to view the
nutrition-exercise page
for more
information concerning the benefits of
physical activity.  

NOTES AND INFORMATION ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY,
EXERCISE AND FITNESS  

Physical activity is any kind of movement that causes the body to use energy.

You should be physically active 30-60 minutes DAILY

The ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without becoming tired is
known as fitness. Exercise can help you become more fit.

Daily physical activity also has MANY other benefits in all areas of one’s self (wellness)
To see examples of how exercise helps throughout PISES, see powerpoint or slideshow  
about exercise and fitness

BENEFITS OF BEING ACTIVE (EXERCISE or PLAYING SPORTS)
Download the information in this section by clicking here

Helps you lose or maintain Weight           Helps keep Heart and Lungs strong

Increased Muscle Mass                     Tone Muscles

Increased Metabolism                           Helps Control Anger

Lowers Anxiety                                   Helps you feel “good”

Make Friends                                    Keeps you out of trouble

Stronger Bones                                Builds Self Esteem

Increases Test Scores             Improved thinking and Problem Solving Ability

Increased energy                             Increases Immune System

Components of Exercise/Health types of Fitness
Link to a ton of information about this topic HERE

1) Muscular Strength            2) Muscular Endurance              3) Cardio-Vascular
Endurance
4) Flexibility                        5) Body Composition  

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Fitness and Body Composition

Fitness is the ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without
becoming tired.  Also known as being "in shape"

Body composition is the proportions of fat, bones, muscle, and fluid that make up body
weight. It is one factor that affects overall fitness.

Elements of a Good Workout

A person should be physically active 30-60 minutes per day including the following
elements:

Warm-Up and Cool Down (including stretching)

Aerobic activities, strength building activities or both

The F.I.T. Formula

Using the F.I.T. formula will help you meet your fitness goals. F.I.T. stands for:

Frequency – Gradually increase your workouts and vary your routine

Intensity – Keep track of how hard you are working out. If you find that you are out of
breath and can’t talk, slow down.

Time – Keep track of how long each workout lasts. Begin slowly and increase gradually.

Once you have established your fitness program and started to follow your weekly
schedule, take some time to consider the following:

What you’ve accomplished and where you are going.
Is your program working for you?
Do you need to make adjustments?
Are you close to reaching your goals?

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Sports and Physical Wellness

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS

One way to remain fit is by playing sports.

Ask yourself the following questions before you choose a sport:

What do you like about sports?
Do you like the excitement of competing against another person or team?
Do you enjoy mastering a new skill?
Do you enjoy competing at all?

Individual and Team Sports

Individual sports are physical activities you can take part in by yourself or with another
person, without being part of a team. In individual sports:

You can set your own schedule.
You can determine your own level of commitment.
You don’t have to be compared to anyone else.

Team sports are organized physical activities with specific rules, played by opposing
groups of people. In team sports:

You have the companionship and encouragement of teammates and coaches.
Playing against another team may push you to excel.
Attending regularly scheduled practices can
help you become more responsible.

Don't Like Sports????

EASY WAYS TO EXERCISE OTHER THAN PLAYING SPORTS
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1) WALK

Walk fast in malls or amusement parks, don’t stroll.  Use stairs rather than escalators or
elevators.   Go out with your friends and take a walk somewhere

2) Jumping Jacks/Push Ups/Curl ups etc during commercials  

3) Dance to music on radio or TV...Put on a "show" in your room

4) Use On Demand to follow a fitness show

5) SWIM

6) Ride a Bike

7) Skate just for fun (roller blade, Ice skate, skate board..etc)
STANDARDS/OBJECTIVES/NOTES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE OVERVIEW  

PENNSYLVANIA STANDARDS

10.1: Concepts of Health   
                                                      
B: Interaction of Body Systems
E: Health Problems and Disease Prevention

10.3: Safety and Injury Prevention:                                         
A: Safe/Unsafe practices   
D: Safe Practices in Physical Activity

10.4: Physical Activity:   
A: Activities that Promote Health and Fitness  
B: Effects of Regular Participation
C: Responses of body systems to physical activity
D: Activity preferences
E: Activity and Motor skill development
F: Activity and Group Interaction

10.5: Concepts, Principals and Strategies of Movement
A: Movement Skills and Concepts  
B: Motor Skill Development
C: Practice of Strategies
D: Principals of Exercise and Training
E: Scientific Principals of movement
F: Game Strategies
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
(not valid final report card)
:

Below are some opportunities for extra credit for students who want
to increase their grade, substitute for times they missed class, did not
participate, failed at a task, were not prepared, etc.

1) BONUS POINTS FROM WEBSITE:

If you scroll down and review/complete any download OR
review/complete and activity from the linked websites, you receive 2
points per activity for writing assessments.  What to turn in....2-3
sentences about what you did, what you learned Or your copied notes

2) Bowling, Ice/Roller Skating, Rock Climbing, Pool, etc:

Go to a recreational place that specializes in an activity such as those
listed.  Bring a print out of your score and/or a receipt.  You must
participate in the activity for at least an hour.  Write a 1 paragraph
(minimum D-TAG) reflection summarizing the event and it's effects to
your body including, what components of fitness it helped (listed
above in notes).  Each 1 hour = 10 points added to class participation
(not full grade).  

3) Fit TV/On Demand Fitness instructor:  

Go to Discovery Channel's Fit TV OR one of the On Demand fitness
and Exercise shows on your cable/satellite.  Participate in at least one
hour of exercise. Write a 1 paragraph (minimum D-TAG) reflection
summarizing the "show" and it's effects to your body including, what
components of fitness it helped (listed above in notes) AND prepare a
demonstration to lead the class in at least 3 of the exercises you
participated in.  
Each report + presentation =  will add 10 points extra credit in class
participation AND 3 points extra credit for writing

4) Organized physical activity outside of school:  

Participate in an organized physical activity outside of school such as
but not limited to a sport team, dance club, or exercise class at a gym.
 Write a 1 paragraph (minimum D-TAG) reflection summarizing the
activity and it's effects to your body including, what components of
fitness it helped (listed above in notes) AND prepare a poster
and/tri-board/scrap book presentation of your recent participation in
this activity including pictures that can be shared with class.  Included
in your presentation must be at least one day where you participate in
the activity with a small group during class (if possible).  
Each report + presentation = 10 points added to class participation
AND 3 points added to writing  

5) Article Review:

Read any article posted below (or subsequent comparable article),
and write a 1 -3 paragraph summary about it including main idea.  
Each report = 5 points added to your class participation

6) Game/activity website:  
Find a website, below or otherwise, that gives ideas of physical
activities.  Perform the activity and either, do a live presentation in
class OR create a video.  MAKE SURE you get your parent's
permission and use all appropriate safety measures.

Each presentation = 5 points added to class particiaption
CURRENT NEWS and INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO PE CLASS:  

Welcome to Physical Education at Rush Arts!  
Physical Education is a full credit course required for High School graduation.  In it, you will be
introduced to and review a variety of sports and other physical activities.   During the first month, Ss
review or are introduced to basic principals and knowledge in Nutrition and exercise.  In addition,
students are tested for a healthy level of fitness, examine your personal activity levels, and develop
and implement a personal fitness improvement plan.

Please view PE syllabus for more information including dress code.

2012-2013 9th-11th PE SYLLABUS

2012-2013 12th grade PE syllabus

THERE IS A LOT OF HELPFUL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH PAGES
CONCERNING
EXERCISE as well as OBESITY and WEIGHT

The following are downloads for class you will eventually need

Fitness Test assignment

Fitness Plan assignment 1st draft

Fitness improvement plan sample template

Training Heart Rate assignment

Fitness Log

Perceived Rate of Exertion assignment

Fitness plan re-write stage 2

COURSE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Intro = course expectations, fitness tests, general fitness practice:
Includes classroom activities on
training heart rate, types of and benefits of exercise.
Assignments include  3 day activity log, personal fitness plan


PE scope and sequence following general fitness unit:

EACH WEEK:

Day 1 = fitness practice/improvement =
Teacher  directed activity focusing on 1 or more fitness components

Day 2-4 = Teacher  directed or Student practice of content on list below

Day 5 =
Student directed choice day:  activities to improve their personal levels of fitness in
tested areas


Activities: order subject to change without notice:

1) volleyball
2) american football (touch, flag)
3) Rugby (touch, flag and “7’s)
4) basketball skills
5) floor hockey
6) balance/body awareness
7) soccer (futsol, soccer tennis)
8) team handball /lacrosse
9) cooperative games, challenges, recreational activities (bowling, tossing games)
10) “playground”, “neighborhood” or elementary “gym” games (students present)
11) Badminton (and/or tennis)
12) Baseball type games (whiffle ball)
13) Volleyball
14) ultimate and frisbee games
WELCOME to the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush web page for Physical Education
This page has a bunch of information that can help you know what to do to be successful and
what we plan on doing and learning this year.  
 Included are extra credit possibilities
downloads of content including exercise principals and benefits of exercise, and web links to
pages about Physical Education related activities.  
DISCLAIMER:  At bottom of page.  
DISCLAIMER:  ALL web links are to websites OR website activities that are offered for free anyway
and are usually credited as to what company posted the link.  Most downloads are either self made by
Todd Corabi or downloaded for free originally from Glencoe Health.  Occasionally, a handout has been
posted by being scanned into the computer from another source for ease of student transmission as to
not waste paper in making extra copies. When available, the source is cited. Most videos posted were
found with sharing capabilities and their source appears on the video OR next to the link.
No copyright infrigement is intended. All postings are posted solely for the education of the students
at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush.  If you have any concerns, please email
tcorabi@philasd.org. .  
Permission is GRANTED for anyone else to use any material on this site
that I created..please give source credit.