Nimrit Basra/ Active Learning: January 2013

Saturday, January 19, 2013

My Current Fitness Scores

BEEP TEST

April 19, 2013

Today I had a new personal best on the Beep Test. I reached level 8.

My goal for next time is between 8.5 and 9.

SECOND COMMUNITY RUN

On Tuesday, February 5th, I did the Community Run with my Active Learning Class. The Community Run is about 3 1/2 km. Last time I ran the Community Run, it took me 32 min 44 sec. This time I improved and made 26 min 21 sec. I think I improved this much because I have been going to Field Hockey Practice twice a week, and with my regular gym class, I have been working on my running skills and techniques a lot more regularly compared to the beginning of the school year. I am very proud of my improvement in the community run. I would like to achieve the time of 23 minutes next time.

HILL RUN

On Tuesday, February 19th, I did the Hill Run for fitness day. This was the first time our class ran up this particular hill. I ran up the hill 11 times in 30 minutes (the 30 minutes is including the walk down). At the end, there was a race. I came second in my group of 4. Next time we do the hill run up this hill, I would like to run 13.

My Mid-Term Reflection

During PE this year, how have you shown you are prepared and willing to participate in a variety of activities? On what days have you participated to your best effort and why? What days have been a struggle for you and why?
This year, I have shown I am prepared for class because I always bring my gym strip and water bottle. I have shown I am willing to participate by always having a positive attitude and I am constantly excited to try new things. Fitness days are always a challenge for me, but I try my best. I have to say that I put the most effort in on Beep Test days because I like to know my current fitness levels. I cannot say that I do not try on certain days because I enjoy participating in class.

How do you contribute to the overall success of the class? What kind of attitude do you bring and why? How do you interact with other students in our class?
I contribute to the overall success of the class because I always come to class with a positive attitude. I am hard working and constantly encourage my classmates to participate and try their best. I interact well with the other students in the class. I help out when my peers ask me to.

Describe your participation during fitness days - have you been able to push yourself physically? What types of fitness activities do you enjoy the most? What fitness goals do you have for the rest of the year?
Fitness days are a challenge for me. Even so, I try my best to participate in the activity. I have been able to push myself physically in the first half of this course. My friend Prabhneet encourages me to continue on when I feel like I can't do anymore. I enjoy doing the beep test because it is good to know what your fitness level is at. When I improve in my scores, I feel proud of myself.

What does "leadership" mean to you? Who are the best leaders in our class - why?
To me, leadership means to be a good role model and a helpful peer in the class. People who encourage and motivate you to do better are leaders. In my class, I believe the best leaders are Tyler Henderson (Grade 11) and Umesh (Grade 11). They are great TA's and are always helpful and bring lots of humor to our class. The grade 9's in our class are very friendly. The grade 8's are great friends to everyone.

What improvements would you like to make in PE by the end of the year? What are you the most proud of so far?
I would definatly like to have my beep test score over 7.5. I am proud of how much I improved with my fitness ability because of this class.

Finally, what letter grade A, B, C+, C, C- (gulp) best represents the effort you just described?
I believe I deserve an A for the first semester of Active Learning 8. I am always trying my best in class. I help my classmates out when they need it and I also motivate them to do better. I come to class prepared and with a positive attitude. Last, but not least, I have improved a lot in my physical fitness ability since the beginning of the school year.

My Fitness Improvement

This year, I have improved my fitness sooooo much! At the beginning of the year, I was able to achieve a beep test score of 5.0, but now I am able to reach a beep test score of 8.7. This shows an improvement in not only my physical abilities but mental toughness too. I went way past my personal goals and I want to improve even more, and step by step, I can. I can understand my body better as well. I know when I am at my max and when I am not. I have learnt how to ignore that uncomfortable feeling you get when you are pushing yourself to your full potential. Getting fitter has also encouraged me to stat eating healthier and getting a good nights rest. I can' t wait until Active Learning 9!

Child Run 2013