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OVERVIEW OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2016-2017
Each month we will focus on a different skill or game. Each skill and game is an opporutnity to build confidence and competence in sport and physical activity so that we can develop habits to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
INTRODUCTION
- SEPTEMBER - Types of Fitness
- OCTOBER - Teamwork Activities
RELAXATION
- NOVEMBER - Yoga for Relaxation
- DECEMBER - Mindfulness Meditation
INVASION GAMES
- JANUARY - Floor Hockey or Lacrosse
- FEBRUARY - Soccer or Gaelic Football
- MARCH - Basketball or Net Ball
DANCE FUN!
- APRIL - Dance
NET GAMES
- MAY - Volleyball
OVERVIEW OF FITNESS TESTS
Each month we assess our fitness through the following Fitnessgram fitness assessments:
- Cardiovascular Endurance - The PACER Test
- Strength Endurance - Push Up Test
- Strength Endurance - Curl Up Test
- Flexibility - Sit & Reach Test
- Low Back Strength - Trunk Lift
2017 FITNESS TEST SCHEDULE
- JANUARY 17 - JANUARY 19
- FEBRUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 23
- MARCH 21 - MARCH 23
- APRIL 4 - APRIL 6