primary grades fitness assessment~ curl up test

Abdominal muscular strength and endurance 

BMI~Body Mass Index Checks. Post test

Active Body = Active Mind

Interesting...

Look at the brain functioning after just 20 minutes of walking.  Getting kids to move helps strengthen and stimulate their brains. This is why so many recent research studies are showing increased fitness = improved academics.  Note: The blue color represents inactivity in the brain.

        Pre and Post Activity

 

Source: University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign, Urbana, IL

7th and 8th Grade Track

Track and Field tryouts will begin next Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for all interested seventh and eighth grade students from 2:45-3:45.  The sessions will meet in the gym and then we will be working out outside, so dress appropriately.  In order to participate you must also be in good academic standing in all your classes.   

If you have any questions please see Mr. Lynch or Mr. Moonan

Basketball unit test. Good luck 7th and 8th graders!