2005Virginia Health &Physical Activity Institute James Madison University Paul Zientarski Naperville Central High School 440 W. Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL (630)

Today's Objective To Have You Question "What you teach" "Why you teach it" “T T W W A D I”

Important Facts to Know “Sound Body Sound Mind”The more fit a student is, the better they function in school academically. “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 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 Cooper’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!!!!!!!!!!

California Department of Education Study December 10, 2002

Naperville Versus California Grade 9 Students

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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 School Department 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.