Oh man the school year is flying by so fast, I forgot to post on our PE blog. It has been a great year so far, we have had many events in our PE world already this year. Lively Elementary won the USDA Gold Award and was presented the award at a cere
mony on September 30th. (see the video) We also had International Walk to School Day on October 8th where over 400 parents, students, and teachers walked to school as we joined with 40 other countries around the world to walk to school. (see the video). See other information on both and what else is happenign at Lively (Lively’s Latest News)
In PE we have learned throwing and rolling and used those skills in bowling.
The IISD bowling equipment was at our school 2 weeks and so we were allowed to
practice and improve onour bowling skills. This week we are doing FITNESSGRAM Boot Camp to get us into shape for the FITNESSGRAM test in April. FITNESSGRAM is the test that we do in PE in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th to see if we are in our Healthy Fitness Zone. There are 6 tests we do which include 90 degree push ups, curl-ups, shoulder stretch, trunk lift, sit and reach, mile run, and also height and weight. We are starting early to learn how to do each test and to get stronger at each test so we can be our best when the real test comes.
For Bloggers: (answer the questions, think about it, and respond)
What do you think the hardest test in the FITNESSGRAM testing is? (90 degree push ups, curl-ups, shoulder stretch, trunk lift, sit and reach, mile run)
Which test is the easiest?
What can you do to improve your strength on each test?
Where can you practice your FITNESSGRAM tests?
What are the 4 steps to throwing?
Why would you need to know how to throw? (In other words, when do you use your throwing skills? For what do you use your throwing skills?)
How would you bowl if you did not have a hamstring? How would you bowl if you did not have a bicep?



