1) I have been successful at always bringing the appropriate strip for class. I always try my best to come on time however due to this new block system I have been late a few times. My other teachers leave after 4th period and because of my ailments I miss their classes. Missed classes results in missed lessons which I require help for. I try my best to minimize my absenses, but because of my sicknesss its really hard to attend school when I do not feel well and have appointments.
2) My average exertion level depends on the activity of the day. For example when our class chooses to play baseball, I am not at max exertion. However when we have our fitness days, I am at max exertion. I put my best effort into the activity I pick for the day everyday, some sports just dont require as much effort as others. When I play volleyball I am most likely not as tired as I am when I play basketball.
3&4) I always try to contribute to the positive atmosphere of our PE class. I come with a smile, giggles and I constantly try to encourage my classmates to push themselves. ( High Fives rock!!) I try to follow positive role models when it comes to picking which activity you wish to partake in for the day. For example when we had our lovely substitute I followed a few of the really fit kids in our class and participated in the circuits instead of taking it easy in the weight room where the was no supervision.
5) I have set many personal goals for this PE class. I hope to make it to 7 laps for the 25 minute run which is a challenge because of the shoulder pain I get when I run. I'd really like to increase my cardio levels and to achieve that I will run till I reach my max for the beep tests, pond run and 25 minute run. I would also like to increase my abdominal strength and to do so I plan on doing ab workouts in the weight room.
6) I'm still trying to fully understand my body's limits. This is hard for me because when I work my body, I do not feel the strain I am putting on my muscles until the next day. I have learned that my shoulder pain increases when I'm running which is new to me. I have also learned that even though im in pain, lightly working out (walking/lightjog/stretching/lightweights) helps decrease my pain level.
7) I feel like an accurate percentage for me to recieve in PE would be in the 70s. I feel like 78% would be a good grade for my time in PE this year because of my absenses. I wish I could attend class more because I know I could recieve a much higher mark for this course.
8) I know I need to improve my attendence or figure out a way to make up for my missed classes such as a fittness journal or proof of exercise out side of class.
