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EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT #1
A written assignment is due for each PE class, which is missed. The review will be
based on articles taken from: newspapers, magazines or journals.
● You are to attach a copy of the article to your review.
● The review should reflect 30 minutes of class participation & must include
at least 5 paragraphs.
● Your review topic must be on a Physical Education Topic such as: sports,
recreational activities; fitness topics; exercise and health benefits; athletic
injuries; drug use in sports; athletes in the news; nutritional information.
● Your written review is to include the following:
Introduction
Summary of the article. This section is to include 23 paragraphs in your
own words.
Your reaction to the article
Why did you choose this article?
What do you think about this topic?
Was it interesting or not?
What did you learn from this article?
Do you agree or disagree?
Do you know anyone else that did this and what happened?
Would you want to be him/her?
Assignment #2
There are a variety of career options in the field of sport, physical fitness and
recreation. Your assignment is to research these fields and find a job that sounds
interesting to you. When you have researched some career options complete the
following in at least 200 words.
1. Describe the job in detail.
2. Indicate what training or education is required.
3. Indicate salaries and job availability.
4. Any other interesting or pertinent information.
neatly
Be sure your assignment is written
or
typed
and hand this in for credit to
your PE instructor.
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Assignment #3
Throughout history, and the present, there have been athletes who have
used the world of sports to demonstrate their remarkable abilities, character, work
ethic and desire. It is possible to gain inspiration from such stories. Your
assignment will be to seek out one of these athletes and learn as much as you can
about them. Go to the library and research the books that contain athletes that have
played an amateur or professional sport. Read about their story. On a clean piece
of paper, write an essay about that athlete. Be sure to include the following:
1. Where did the athlete grow up, and what was it like in his/her life while they
were young?
2. Why did the athlete decide to be involved in sports?
3. What were the various levels of competition that the athlete participated in?
4. Why was this athlete successful?
5. What can you learn from the athlete that might be helpful in your life?
Plus any other information that you find that would be interesting. The essay must
be written neatly, spelled correctly, proper grammar and contain at least 400
words.
Alternative Assignment #4
Physical Activity Internet Research Project
Directions
• Choose a physical activity (sport, game, etc) and research it using the internet.
• You are responsible for answering all questions regarding the activity you choose using the internet.
• Include the internet address and name for each web site you use. Space has been provided,
however if you need extra room you may attach additional sheets.
Activity:
1. What are five (5) fundamental rules of your selected activity?
2. Examine two (2) countries where your chosen activity is currently played. You must include types
of leagues (professional, college, high school, etc) and who participates (males, females, age groups,
level of participation) for each country. Make sure you include the web site(s) name and address
where you found the information.
3. Write a two (2) paragraph summary of a current event that is happening or has happened within
the last six months within the activity you selected. This can be an international/national/state or
local event. Examples: Steroids use in baseball, a local team beating a rival team, etc. Make sure you
include the web site(s) name and address where you found the information.
4. If you were going to explain to someone how to get involved in this activity, what would you tell
them? You must include: equipment, prices, how to train for the activity, and where in the community
the activity can be played. Make sure you include the web site(s) name and address where you found
the information.
Assignment 5
Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Your assignment is to go to the
website below and answer the following questions completely.
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm
This assignment needs to be typed using complete sentences.
1) Why should you be more active?
2) How can inactivity hurt your health?
3) What is the definition of moderateintensity physical activity?
4) What is the definition of vigorousintensity physical activity?
5) List and describe the “Stages of Change in Adding Physical Activity Into Your Life.”
6) List at least 10 ways you can become more active.
7) List and define the five components of physical fitness.
**8) Why is physical education class important? (At least 4 or more sentences)
Assignment #6
Directions:
• Select five (5) facilities in the surrounding area that you may be able to use for
physical activity.
• At least three (3) of these sites should be commercial facilities (i.e. YMCA,
golf courses, etc.) A noncommercial facility would be a local, state, or
national park, etc.
• Write a description of each facility, including:
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A list of programs offered
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Location of the site
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Cost to use the facility, if any
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Hours of operation
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Age restrictions/ Height restrictions
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Rental equipment availability
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Lessons provided/ classes offered
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Source (where you found your information)
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One paragraph summary explaining two advantages and two
disadvantages of the facility
• Each description should be on a separate page
• Attach each sheet to this form to turn in
Assignment #7
Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Your assignment is to go to the
American Heart Association website and answer the following questions in complete sentences.
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563
1) Why is exercise or physical activity important?
2) How can physical activity or exercise help condition your body?
3) How can you improve your physical fitness?
4) What does F.I.T. stand for?
5) What are moderate intensity activities?
6) What risk factors can exercise reduce?
7) What are the benefits of exercise?
Assignment #8
Using the P.E. class that you are in right now, create a poem using the following criteria:
1. Must be 14 lines and in the following pattern: abab cdcd efef gg
2. The last word in line “a” must rhyme with the last word in the 2nd line “a” and so forth for
lines b,c,d,e,f, & g.The poem must be about the course you are currently enrolled. Include at
least four of the following aspects: history, equipment, rules, materials, individuals involved,
boundaries, location, benefits, costs, and/or positives & negatives.
For example: (You may not use this example I am in 11grade fitness at this time
I can work on it with a partner or just me
It could cost a lot or not even a dime
I could walk, dance, or even play wii
I could go to the gym, fitness center, or outside
I could use weights, treadmills, and/or bikes
I could even use a jump rope if I tried
I could do it all, as long as I like
35x a week, is what they say
3045 minutes to reach some benefits
One can shed those lbs away
10 lbs lost is the target I’ll hit!
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So, 11 grade fitness is where I learned
All about muscles, fats, and calories burned!!!
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT #9
2016 Summer Olympics
Answer the following questions by researching online. Answers must be in complete sentences.
You must complete both parts of this assignment. Share the google doc with your teacher.
Part I
1. Where did the Olympics originate? When was the first Olympics held?
2. How many events were included in the first Olympics? What were they?
3. Where will the 2016 Olympics be held?
4. How many countries will compete
5. How many events will be in the 2016 summer Olympics?
6. Are there any new events in this year’s Olympic games? What are they?
7. To date, how many total medals has the U.S won?
Part II
Research an athlete who will be competing for team USA in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Answer the following questions about the athlete of your choice:
1. What is the athlete’s name? How old are they?
2. What sport do they compete in?
3. Give a brief summary of their life. (where did they grow up? How did they get into their sport?
How do they train?)
4. Have they ever competed in the Olympics before? If so, have they ever won a medal?
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT #10
• Go to kids www.kidshealth.org
• Click on the option that says Teens Site
• Choose a category from the left side of the page
• Once you choose a category a new list of options will appear to the right
• Choose a new category from this list
• Once you choose a new category a list of articles will appear
• Choose an article from this list
• Read the article
• Fill out a summary sheet for the article
• Submit 1 article summary for every class