2005Virginia Health &Physical Activity Institute
James Madison University
Paul Zientarski
Naperville Central High School
440 W. Aurora Ave.
Naperville, IL. 60540
(630) 420-6560
Today's Objective
To Have You Question
"What you teach"
"Why you teach it"
“T T W W A D I”
Important Facts to KnowImportant Facts to Know
• The more fit a student is, the better they function in school academically. “Sound Body Sound Mind”“Sound Body Sound Mind”
• Any time a person does an aerobic workout they manufacture new brain cells.
• Finland has the highest literacy rate in the world. Students there take active breaks after every 45 minutes of class time.
More Important Facts to KnowMore Important Facts to Know
• Inactivity and Diet HAVE replaced smoking as the leading cause death in the U.S.A.
• Research shows that the average American daily caloric intake has increased 7% over the last decade. At the same time inactivity has increased more than 25%.
Research from Dr. Kenneth Research from Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s Clinic Dallas, TexasCooper’s Clinic Dallas, Texas
A person who is 10 pounds under
weight but sedentary generally would
experience greater long term health
problems than an active person
who was 75 pounds overweight.
Aerobic Exercise Energy Source
• 65% to 75% of maximum heart rate you will use fats as your fuel or energy source. At this level you will burn calories more effectively.
• 75% to 85% of maximum heart rate you will use sugars as your fuel source. These are sugars your body produces after breaking down carbohydrates.
• Above 85% your fuel source is protein. At this level it is anaerobic and you break down muscle
What does it mean to you, and to our Profession?
Everything!!!!!!!!!!
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The "NEW PE"
Is not about SPORTS
Is not about Athletics
It is about activity for All ALL THE TIME!!!
The “NEW PE”
• Emphasis is on teaching fitness and healthy active lifestyles and wellness.
• Teach skills but don’t test them• Change the rules or adapt games to
encourage full participation. ( 4 is the magic number)
• Authentic assessment based on effort.
• Utilize latest most current technology.
Polar Heart Monitors
Tri-Fit Fitness Assessment Computer
The “NEW PE” continued
• Less structure in classes• Be a Facilitator not only an Educator
• Advocacy is a way of life and we all have to live it
• Creative financing
• There is no one way of doing things
• Motivate -- Motivate -- Motivate
Naperville Central High SchoolDepartment Requirements
• 6 Fitness Activities
• 4 Team Sport Activities
• 3 Individual Activities
• 2 Aquatic Activities
• 2 Dance Activities
• 2 Gymnastic Activities
• C.P.R. Certification
Skill Development
The New PE Look
Climbing Wall
Team Building
Fitness Testing
• Cardiovascular-- Mile Run/Pacer• Flexibility--Modified Sit & Reach• Strength--Biceps Curl/Push-ups• Muscle Endurance-- Curl-ups• Body Composition--Tanita
(bio-impedance scale)
• Cholesterol Screening
Medical Excuses
Modified Forms
Doctor’s note should indicate what
Student
Can Do!!!
What Do I Hope You Take Away with You Today?
• Be creative with your curriculum• Don’t take NO for an answer• Look for ways to Advocate you programs• Stay current with the Research (Brain &
Fitness)• Look for creative ways to fund your
programs• Visit a PE4LIFE Institute with a well
designed group.