May 13

Today we finished watching Miracle and starting going over chapters 27-29.  We will finish this and the assignment with them on Tuesday.

April 25

Today we spent the period working on our leadership papers.  These will be due on Friday.  If you were absent, get in touch with your partner so that you can help contribute to the paper and get a score.  The calendar on this blog is now updated through the end of the year.

Breath Control Make-up

If you didn't do your breath control assignment, you can make it up by doing double (which means 10 minutes).  Write in a paragraph how to do breath control and how many minutes you did and turn it into the basket.

April 21

Today we talked about leadership.  We did two small assignments in class.  If you were gone, you need to complete the Leadership handout under Assignments on this blog and have this in  your folder.  Go through the ppt titled Leadership

April 6

Today we worked on our unit 4 assessment.  See the assignment "Unit 4 Assessment."  This is due Friday.  You will have the first half of class to finish up your project.

Folders are also due on Friday and should have the following in it:
Internal Meditation (completed)
Optimal Arousal Wkshts
Attitude

YOGA NEXT TIME!

We are fortunate to have a guest yoga instructor next class period (Thursday).  Come dressed to do yoga and make sure you are on time!

March 29th

Today we learned about Optimal Arousal (chapter 21).  We completed two assignments with this lesson, which are linked under the 'Assignments' tab.  Make sure these are done to turn in with your folder April 8th.

March 25th

Today we talked about Relaxation and as a class did the Progressive Muscle Relaxation.  We then learned about some internal meditation techniques used around the world by working with a partner to complete the Internal Meditation worksheet found under assignments.

March 11th

Today we talked about the Dip.  Go through the ppt.  There are 3 little activities you need to do with this powerpoint that will be turned in with your folder next time.

Pain Metaphors

Post your pain metaphor here for 1 point extra credit.  Just click on the comment button.

March 3rd

Today we talked about goal setting.  Complete the goal setting assignment below. (also listed under assignments)

Goals Assignment

February 7th

Today we completed the Commitment to Excellence worksheet and then filmed our commercials.  If you were gone, come and talk to me about a make-up assignment to do for the commercials, but print off and complete the worksheet.

February 1

Today we watched the first part of Rudy for our assessment. Remember that next time your Invictus/Motivation Posters are due. If you didn't turn in your folder today, bring it next time.

January 24

Today we talked about being physically fit. The first half of chapter 3 and then chapter 4. If you were absent, go through the ppt, and complete the Self-Evaluation and Sport Analysis. You also need to start tracking what you are eating and how long you are sleep on your nutrition log for the next 7 days. THis is also under Assignments.

January 20

Today we went over chapter 2: the seven pillars of mental excellence. Go through the ppt and complete the Seven Pillars assignment. Read chapter 3 for next time.

January 18th

Today we talked about why we do sports, introduced your paper on that topic, and then went through an introduction of sport psychology. If you were absent, get the disclosure document from Mrs. Rockwood, go over the power point called Intro to Sport Psych (under the ppt tab), and print off or pick up the Paper Instructions (under assignment tab). Find your favorite sport quote and write it in your handbook so that you will be able to give your quote when called upon.

January 5

We finished the ping pong tournament today. Congrats to Moaks and Rachel on their come-back victory! We did the write up on the tournament and then started looking at chapter 26. If you were gone come prepared for a quiz on 26 next time. If you missed the tournament, write a two page paper about team harmony.

January 3

Today was our ping pong tournament for team work.