Sun Run 2012

PE students!


I tried out the Sun Run for the first time in in 2009 and had a really good time!  It is a great way to set a goal and work towards it...+ a great way to experience Vancouver.
Check out more info below.


questions for P.E. reflections....
Have you ever participated in the sun run or any type of organized fun run? If so how was your experience..if not, do you know anybody who has..what was their experience like? 
Would you consider giving it a try...why or why not?


Check out this video...as you can see there are all types of participants!...runners / joggers/ walk-joggers / walkers

Have you heard about the annual SUN RUN event every spring in downtown Vancouver? It is a 10 kilometre route that goes through Stanley Park, continues along English Bay and ultimately ends at B.C. Place stadium.
 If the idea of jogging 10k seems too difficult, you can set your individual goal that fits your interest and fitness level.
There are 13 week training programs designed for a 10 k walk, Learn to Run 10k, and Run 10k faster...something for everyone! The training program will help you gradually work your way up to meet your goal and can also count for the bulk of your activity log cardio hours (if you are taking Surrey Connect PE.)

Here is the Route:

here is a link to a training plan for a 10k walk....train to jog 10k....and train to jog 10k faster...whatever is your goal!

http://www.vancouversun.com/pdf/S1201C006X.pdf

Benefits of Online P.E.

The selection below comes from this blog post: click here for more on this topic:
http://gettingsmart.com/blog/2012/01/online-pe-not-just-a-virtual-workout/

The Benefits of Online PE.

• Just like adults in the “real world,” students have to choose when, where, and how they exercise. Thus establishing a habit they can continue after class is over.
• In addition to participating in regular physical activity, students learn the principles of health and fitness, not just the rules of a sport.
• By choosing activities they enjoy, students are more likely to get started and stick with it over time.
• Students receive individualized feedback from an instructor—kind of like having their own personal trainer.
• Students perform in a non-competitive environment. This is ideal for students who are out of shape or uncomfortable in a group environment (often those who do poorly in a face to face PE setting).
• Everything this tailored to the individual. With structured guidance they set their own goals, design their own program, and evaluate their progress.

Which reason(s) stand out as the main benefit to you as an online P.E. student?

 What other benefits could you identify for yourself or someone else?

What about drawbacks? What are the challenges and/or negative aspects of doing online P.E.?

 What suggestions do you have to improve online P.E.?

 Are there ways to combine the two ideas...online + traditional P.E. classes/settings?

We all know Hockey is the most popular sport in Canada....probably partly because we happen to be among the best in the world at producing elite players and national teams...or is it that we produce the best because we love it so much??

I guess a bit of both.

Anyways, I like hockey, although I only played road hockey- never ice hockey- growing up...in fact I guess I am a hockey fan for sure...Canucks, team Canada and all that.

But the question that comes to mind from time to time, is how much importance should be placed on winning?

It isn't enough for the team Canada junior hockey team to do well and have a shot at the gold medal...anything less than that is seen as a major disappointment. After losing the semi-final game to Russia, team Canada's efforts were seen to be a failure. To what degree does this emphasis on winning and competition trickle down in our society when it comes to sport and the enjoyment of being physically active?  How does competition motivate people to be active?....discourage people?

How do you view competition in the context of a P.E. class?  what is is it role?...benefits?...drawbacks?
If you were a PE teacher, how would you organize your class to deal with the issue of competition and its affect on motivating people to be physically active?

Welcome to 2012!

The new year is a time of renewal and a fresh start towards identifying and meeting new challenges.




Below is a link to a number of New year's resolution topics and perspectives
http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/exercise/1325527200.htm


In particular this subtopic provides many tools for you to find something that might work for you.
http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/a/newyeartoolkit.htm


I think the main thing to keep in mind about resolutions and fresh starts is to make a plan for regular exercise, build on the positive momentum and re-start if you stall out.... + try and approach personal  nutrition/diet from a moderate perspective that you can continue for the  long term.

Writing things down and sharing them with others is often a good step for success. Some people are reluctant because they don't want to set themselves up for failure.  What are your thoughts on new year's resolutions?  Have you ever created any? had success? What would be some reasonable resolutions for you at this time? and what steps could you make in the short term to help be successful?  Is there anything you found in the links provided above that will help you? (note: the tools and ideas provided can be applied at any time throughout the year.)

 Remember that a resolution is really just a personal challenge for self improvement that just happens to be at the beginning of the year. It often is better to choose a smaller goal and build on this success!