This week, I am introducing our new Fit Step Pro pedometers to my 5-8th graders. These pedometers when programmed by the students will measure their MVPA(Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity) time. So we are spending some time learning more about MVPA and how increasing that time during the course of an activity period will improve their overall health.
I am also introducing the 5 National PE standards that Vermont has just adopted as their State Standards. We spent a little time going over each one and how those standards will drive my instruction this year. We also talked about how simple games/ actvities that are done in class actually do touch on one or more of the 5 Standards.