Resources
You are the first resource to helping your child be healthy and active for life. Below are some other resources that Mrs. Anderson and Ms. Roof use during their PE classes to continue to aid in your efforts.
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Twitter at home Activities COVID-19...2020
Check out the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans...
Fitness Gram State Testing
In order to assess our students' health, our district, state and Physical Education programs use Fitness Gram testing based from the Cooper Institute. At the elementary level, we assess the five components of Health-related Fitness. We start testing in 3rd grade in order to get data and practice before students go into upper grade levels. We use the curl-up and push-up test to measure muscular strength and endurance; PACER test for cardio-respiratory endurance; sit-n-reach test for flexibility; trunk lift test for strength and flexibility in back; and height/weight is used to measure BMI (Body Mass Index) for body composition. These tests are confidential and data is entered into computer in order to communicate better with parents about their child's health but also provide state with data to keep our program and watch for trends.
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SHAPE America
SHAPE America stands for Society of Health and Physical Educators. This website and community helps provides us with resources and tools that we use daily in our Physical Education classroom. From health related articles about the trends in today's American youth, children and adults to curriculum aids we can develop a top-notch P.E. program at India Hook. We encourage you to search the website for happenings and information regarding health and overall well-being of our students and children at school.
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Healthier GenerationA nationwide resource for parents, teachers and community members where you can search for our school and become a 'member'. Becoming a member will allow you and your child to get resources from physical activity calendars that you can complete as a family to websites for healthy behaviors.
You will also have access to our school's Action Plan and read/understand the steps we are taking as a school to improve our health and wellness at India Hook. Also check out new info on SLEEP! |