Welcome to Gr. 9 Phys-Ed
Updates and Reminders:
Hello! And welcome to Grade 9 Phys-Ed. I will try and post important updates to the course, changes in location, as well as neat facts/ websites, etc. that relate to Sport, Fitness, and Wellness that I hope you will find interesting.
Jan 21-25
Floor Hockey this week.
Jan 14-18
Fitness Testing this week
Reminder Phys-Ed Students
Students are required to change during class because they are expected to sweat, so an appropriate level of hygiene should be maintained.
Kennedy Uniform Update
In order to participate and earn full marks in Phys-Ed Class, the following uniform must be worn:
· Supportive Running shoes with laces
· Yellow OR Grey Kennedy T-shirt
· Navy Kennedy shorts
OR
· Plain Navy or Black track-pants (no logos or stripes etc.)
**Note: In extremely cold temperatures, you may wear a plain black or navy sweatshirt over your gym shirt.
You may NOT wear:
· tights/leggings
· Anything you wore to school
If on a RARE occasion you accidentally forget your uniform, you SHOULD make every effort to get a uniform PRIOR to class. You could:
· Borrow a uniform from a friend
· Get changed into an alternative pair of navy or black shorts AND a yellow or grey t-shirt that you brought from home
· Get to class EARLY and rent a uniform from the teacher for 25¢ an item.
Jan. 7-11
Getting back into shape this week with cardio-dance and circuit training. Don't forget your gym clothes! See uniform rules above!
Dec 10-21
We are in the Wheelchair Basketball unit this week and Table Tennis next week.
Nov. 27- Dec 7
Don't forget your gym clothes. We are in the Badminton unit for the next two weeks.
Nov. 22
Homework: Substance Abuse letter due Monday Nov. 26.
Nov. 14
Homework: SMART goals due tomorrow.
Nov. 12
Homework: Running Analysis questions due tomorrow.
Nov.12-23
We are in Health. Please meet in the 3rd floor health room. Bring a binder and a pen/pencil.
Nov. 5
Race Day tomorrow. Dress appropriately!
Oct. 26
Reminder: the next two weeks we are playing volleyball, completing our fitness testing, and running twice a week. Our one mile race is next week! Be sure to train at home too!
Oct 22
Just a reminder, you have a QUIZ on the muscles of the human body on Wed. Oct 24. Be prepared to label all of the ones you learned in class! Your diagram has been marked and returned, all you have to do now is STUDY!!! You can also find a diagram of the muscles if you click on the "Assignment/handout" section" under the Gr.9 Phys-Ed link above.
Note: We are in the weight room all week this week except TUESDAY. Tuesday we are continuing our "learn to run" program- 5 minutes of running: 1 minute of walking.
Oct.12
For the next two weeks will be in the weight room, however we will stil be running OUTDOORS on Tuesdays and Fridays so remember to bring warm clothes!
Oct. 2
Reminder - Football True/False Quiz tomorrow!
Handout can be found under Grade 9 - "Assignments/Handouts" link
Sept 17-20 and Sept 24-28 - We are beginning our "learn to run" program and will also be in out football unit. Be prepared to be outside. It may be damp and cool, so dress apporpriately.
Sept 10-14 - Be prepared to be outside this week for phsy-ed. Please bring appropriate clothing.
Sept 4:
Welcome to Kennedy and I am glad to see you have visited the site! Hope you enjoyed your first day. If you have any questions or concerns, or are just feeling overwhelmed, please come see me anytime!
Reminder: Be sure to take your course information sheets home to your parents to look at and sign. They are due Monday Sept 10.
*Don't forget your gym clothes tomorrow!