A SCOPE AT THIS WEEK: SCOOPBALL (1st-6th Grade)

It is now week 2 of scoop ball if your student is in grades 1-6. Last week they worked on underhand scoop throws as well as catching the wiffle ball inside their scoop. This week I am adding another skill and reviewing the others at the same time, the skill of focus this week is the overhand scoop throw.

Students will work on facing their target, bringing the scoop back towards their ear, stepping in opposition, and following through towards their target. When catching the ball, students must remember to always keep their eye on the ball (track it) and pretend that the scoop is a pillow and the ball is an egg-they don't want to crack their egg so they must give a little when catching it.

If you haven't heard of Scoop Ball before it is similar to lacrosse in many ways, the main difference being the shorter shaft on the scoop rather than the long one on an official lacrosse stick. Scoop ball is a fast moving game that helps kids with their hand-eye coordination as they toss a plastic ball back and forth using a "scoop" as well as promotes fitness and teamwork. Let's get our scoop on!

MS. SANDINO'S '"HEART OF GOLD" AWARD

The Heart of Gold Award

For the 2013-2014 school year I want to implement The Heart of Gold Award in Physical Education for my 5th and 6th grade students. This is a very meaningful and honorable award due to what it signifies. The Heart of Gold Award is based on Hellison's Model (5 levels) of Teaching Responsibility through Physical Activity." The recipient of this award has the following qualities and characteristics: works with everyone in the class willingly, compliments and encourages others, takes care of equipment, asks and provides assistance to teacher and other students, concerned with the progress of others as well as him- or herself and goes the extra mile. This award will be given out at the end of the year, so stay tuned!

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HELLIsON'S 5 LEVELS:

Level 1: Irresponsible Level 2: Self-Control Level 3: Involvement Level 4: Self-Responsibility Level 5: Caring

-Blames others. -Name calling. -Disruptive. -Negative. -Makes excuses. -Does not play by the rules. -Aggressive behavior. -Does not listen or participate. -Does not name call. -Controls temper. -Does not disrupt class. -Listens, but does not actively  participate. -Really does not put forth any effort. -Cruising in neutral, but not bothering  anybody. -Listens and follows directions. -Shows at least minimal respect. -Stays on task only when teacher is  watching. -Willing to try and are involved in  activities. -Participates with reservation. -Shows respect. -Makes good choices. -Honest and fair. -Admits mistakes and apologizes. -Works on activities independent of  teacher. -Works with others to settle arguments  quickly. -Exhibits all of level 4. -Works with everyone in the class  willingly. -Compliments and encourages others. -Takes care of equipment. -Asks and provides assistance to  teacher and other students. -Concerned with the progress of others  as well as him- or herself.

WHY ARE ATHLETIC SHOES SO IMPORTANT TO WEAR DURING P.E.?

www.texastribune.org, By: Julie Chang

Proper footwear is essential for physical activity.  Sometimes children’s footwear is chosen based upon what is aesthetically pleasing rather than what is best for safety and efficient movement.  Style is often the major reason a particular pair of shoes is purchased (French, Kinnison, & Silliman-French, 2009). 

Shoes are simply designed to protect the foot against harmful surfaces and injury.  When selecting footwear for physical activity, consider the basic parts of the shoe: the sole, uppers, heel counter, mid-sole, and toe box. The sole, for example, provides stability and the base of support. It should be flexible and provide a cushion for the foot.  A higher sole decreases stability and increases the probability of injury through turning of the ankle.

The upper materials should cover the entire foot. The heel counter, the back area of the shoe, should lock around the foot to cushion and support the heel. The heel counter, width of the base of the shoe, and height of the sole are related to the stability given to the foot. The firm heel counter controls motion or movement. A proper fitting sneakers should be firm to support the heel and Achilles tendon.

The toe box is the front tip of the shoe that protects and provides an area so that the toes do not become too crowded. The width and height should permit full motion of the toes including flexion, extension, and some spreading. In some sneakers the toe box is stiff or semi-hard to protect the toes from undue weight that may cause injury.

Physical education classes incorporate a large number of activities with forward and lateral movements.  Here, an all purpose or cross trainer type sneaker is best (Corbin et al, 2003).  The essential characteristics of the all purpose sneaker include:

• Support – The heel counter and the heel stabilizer provide stability and control foot movement.  The heel protects the Achilles tendon from trauma.  Sufficient width is the heel provides stability and protects against ankle turns.
• Cushioning – Sneakers should have adequate cushioning in the heel and mid-sole.
• Performance – A lightweight sneaker requires less energy output over long periods of physical activity.  Good traction is also important.  The sneaker’s material should “breathe”. This means material such as nylon mesh promotes perspiration evaporation and decreases shoe weight gain.
• https://sites.google.com/site/cedarschoolpe/sneakers