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About me
My name is Nicholas (Nick) Pizzo. I have a master's degree in Health and Wellness Education from American College of Education along with a bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University with a major in Physical Education and minors in both Elementary Health and Wellness and Social Sciences.
I have been teaching for 2 years and am currently working as a K-5 physical education teacher within Northshore School District 112.
Why health and wellness for 1st - 2nd grade in physical education?
Health and wellness fit seamlessly together. It is important that young students learn about health concepts at an early age. Dietary habits begin to form from the child's first meal and dietary habits that can predict future obesity as early as age 1 (Nickel, 2015). This makes it important that students start to develop these healthy habits at a young age. Physical education class is the perfect opportunity for students to learn healthy habits in the form of physical activities. Introducing health concepts through fun, interactive activities allows more space for students to get enjoyment from their learning. This fun environment is the perfect place to foster healthy habit development to carry on for a lifetime of healthy living.
1st Grade NASPE Standards
Discusses the benefits of being active and exercising and/ or playing. (S3.E1.1)
Identifies the heart as a muscle that grows stronger with exercise, play and physical activity. (S3.E3.1)
Differentiates between healthy and unhealthy foods. (S3.E6.1)
Identifies physical activity as a component of good health (S5.E1.1)
2nd Grade NASPE Standards
Describes large-motor and/or manipulative physical activities for participation outside physical education class (e.g., before and after school, at home, at the park, with friends, with the family). (S3.E1.2)
Recognizes the use of the body as resistance (e.g., holds body in plank position, animal walks) for developing strength. (S3.E3.2a)
Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness. (S3.E3.2b)
Recognizes the “good health balance” of good nutrition with physical activity. (S3.E6.2)
Recognizes the value of “good health balance” (S5.E6.2)
References
National Association of Sports and Physical Education
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