We will be testing student fitness levels during conference week.
The test is called “Fitness Gram” All students in PE in Cobb County will be tested this year and all students will be mandated to be tested state wide by next year.
The test consists of
The Pacer running test, Push Ups, Curl ups, Sit & reach and the Mile run. The Mile run will be tested in warmer weather.
January 26, 2010
So far the teachers have beaten both 7th grade classes. 8th grade is about to play teachers. More scorres to come.
January 22, 2010
On Wednesday January 13th we will be skill testing on Volleyball serving. The 4 criteria you will tested on will be.
1.Foot placement . Your feet must be located behind the servers line.
2. Steping with your foot that is opposite of your serving hand.
3. Using the correct part of your hand while serving.
4.The travel of the ball goes in the proper location. The ball must travel forward and in the direction of the net, towards the opponents side of the net. The ball does not need to go over the net, but it must travel in the correct direction.
The minimum grade will be starting at 60 points just for making an attempt. Each of the 4 catagories is worth 10 points each.
January 12, 2010
This Homework is for all PE classes.
You need to write a minimum of 2 Paragraphs. Bowling, Cheerleading, or NASCAR. Choose 1 and write a convincing argument why you think your choice is or is not a sport. Keep in mind what you think the essential elements are for a sport.
Due Tuesday January 19th.
This paper will be graded on Content, spelling and thoughtfulness.
January 11, 2010
We are finishing up fitness testing by Friday 12/4.
Our next units will be Basketball and Indoor Soccer. If the weather get better, we will try to take soccer outside. We may have 1 day of dance before the semester break and we are going to hold a Student /Faculty Basketball game. All this within the last 2 weeks of school
Coach Boone is taking a family leave and classes are being covered by Mrs Jennifer Smith. Coach Smith is a certified PE teacher and she comes to McClure via Tennessee and Virginia, where she has been teachingPhysical Education for 15 years.
December 3, 2009
http://www.womensprosoccer.com/atlanta
The Atlanta Beat is back. Check mout the website for the Womens pro Soccer.
November 20, 2009
We have now picked teams and have gone over punting skills, passing and receiving skills. Starting Monday we will start game play. Have your game face on!
October 23, 2009
You have the chance to win tickets to a Falcons game.
Go to www.changemakers.com/youthfitness
September 14, 2009
We are in the middle of our softball tournament. We are seeing great improvements and some great games. Good Luck to all competitors.
Remember if it’s not if you win or loose, it’s how well you personally played the game.
Try for your personal best and encourage others.
September 9, 2009
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August 24, 2009