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Hello and welcome to PR's PE Challenges!
Hello and welcome to PR's PE Challenges!
My name is PR, and I'm here to get you all fit and active! I don't mean just my fellow 6th class pupils either, but all their families and all the teachers at Scoil Treasa Naofa too! Remember our Active Slogan - Movement is Improvement! That's what we need to remember... any movement we do at all will improve our overall fitness, health and our mood! That's really important right as we are really missing our family and friends... and even school, maybe, a little bit!!
Please join in and accept some of my PE challenges!
But first....
But first....
I need to say something before I show you all my PE challenges! It's about the school work that we are all doing at home right now. For me, it's alot harder doing it at home than it is in school but I think exercise is really helping me right now. I feel better focussed doing my work because of being able to take active breaks. I think my concentration and commitment is better too. I get all my online school work done every day and I try my very best every day. Sometimes if I'm stuck on something, I take an active break and I come back to it afterwards and I work through it! My teacher is so impressed with me, she tells me almost every day! :)
IMG_0214.MOVPress Ups Challenge:
Press Ups Challenge:
Press Ups are tough - that is a FACT! But start small - try to do a few and try to do more every time! But take your time and keep going. Drop to your knees if you have to! You will see that I thought about giving up a few times but I dug deep and kept going! 💪
IMG_0013.MOVHome Workouts Challenge:
Home Workouts Challenge:
Some of us are finding it hard to do some exercise outside at the moment, if that's you then please listen up! Joe Wicks' PE sessions are fantastic if you haven't already logged on - click here if you want to give them a go!
But... fancy an extra challenge?! If you find the PE session easy, then do what I do.... put on some other youtube videos from Joe. There's a lot of videos on there, enough to get a serious sweat up! Click here!
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Boxing Challenge:
Boxing Challenge:
BOXING TIME! You don't need boxing gloves to practise boxing at home like me!
Look at the types of punches, practise them and then have a look at my technique on the video. Click on the youtube link to follow along like I am!
IMG_0334.MOVDribbling Challenge:
Dribbling Challenge:
When I started doing this dribbling challenge I was quite slow at it but that's okay I had to start somewhere! Look at me now though - I'm nearly as quick now dribbling around the cones as I am running without the ball! It's not just about speed though, it's about focus and concentration! Want to give it a go? Don't worry if you're not as quick as me, just keep practising! Practise makes perfect!
Sport versus Sport Challenge!
Sport versus Sport Challenge!
For me, hurling is the best sport in the world but some prefer other sports like my teacher!
Why don't you challenge someone to pick a sport and to do a 20 minutes of non stop skills? See who has to give up first!
IMG_0269.MOVRunning Circuit Challenge:
Running Circuit Challenge:
You don't need cones like I have to set up a running circuit! You can use jumpers or anything!
Do a Warmup first! Before sprints, warm up thoroughly with some easy exercise for 5-10 minutes.
Then set yourself a timed challenge for doing the circuit and remember to run to each cone (item!) laid out! Going fast and then to slowing down is very hard so give yourself a break - it is not as as easy as it looks!!
IMG_0276.MOVWeaker Foot Challenge!
Weaker Foot Challenge!
You don't need a huge green space to practise your football skills with your weaker foot! Kick it off a wall if you don't have a partner to help out. It really is great practise and you'll see an improvement if you keep going at it, I promise you!
PR'S Running Challenge
PR'S Running Challenge
Since our time off, I am running in 2km loops around my area. I used to run 5km on the beach alot and now I do 4 loops near my house and look at how much more I'm able to run now without stopping - over 8 kilometres!!! I'm so happy with myself - aiming to do 5 loops next time and make it 10 kilometres!! Hope you can get out for a run too, start with less than 2 kilometres (walk and run for a little) and then, after a few weeks repeat your course and try to run for more of it. You'll end up a runner like me! :)
Obstacle Course:
Obstacle Course:
It doesn't matter if you don't have a hang tough and lots of sports equipment in your back yard....
I bet you that there are a lot of SAFE things near your house that you can use as part of an obstacle course.
But... please just safe!
Battle of the Counties:
Battle of the Counties:
Do you know someone from another county or even another country? Why don't you set a challenge for you both to see which county is the fittest?! You can video call them and do the workout together!
I've made a sample one here:
10 Jumping Jacks / 10 Press ups / 20 Sit Ups / 10 Russian twists / 15 Lunges / 10 squat jumps . 1 minute break. Repeat the circuit again.
4879d166-2e34-4990-aa3a-71a35fc985c3.MP460 Second Sit Up Challenge:
60 Second Sit Up Challenge:
Here's my 60 Second Sit Up Challenge for you all to try! How many you get isn't important... what's important is that you try to beat your own score the next time!
Push yourself to the last like I did every time! It's not easy but I kept going to the end. Perseverance pays off! No pain, no gain!
Active Breaks Between School Work!
Active Breaks Between School Work!
Today , I sat down to do my Maths, English and my Science but after really trying hard at my Maths, I needed a break so myself and my Mam went on a 5km run. I cam back and ate a snack and then I was ready to start at my English work.
You don't have to run 5 km's but it is very important to take some active breaks during your work! It really helps your mind to focus for longer!
Exercising to your favourite song:
Exercising to your favourite song:
I love to move to my favourite song....click on Wavin' Flag and you will want to move too! Sometimes I pick five exercises from the sheet below and I do them each for 30 seconds while listening to my favourite song!
IMG_0332.MOVThe Double Challenge!
The Double Challenge!
Skills and Exercises Combo!
Skills and Exercises Combo!
This is tricky but it feels so good when you finish it!
Pick one sports skill (I picked passing control in soccer) and one exercise (I picked press ups) and combine them like I did in the video. Try to do as many rounds as you can in 5 minutes! Next time, try 7 minutes and keep getting more and more minutes if you can! It's short but you use up a lot of energy and it really gets your happy hormones flowing around your body!
Cycling Challenge!
Cycling Challenge!
I love cycling! This is a rental bike but I have my own and I love to have a spin on it! Even if you don't own your own bike, you can rent a bike and take it around the Phoenix Park as long as you are with an adult. You'll get a helmet too. It's very good value as well.
(It's closed now because of the CoronaVirus restrictions but hopefully, it will be open again in the summer and those of you who don't own a bike can still cycle safely in the world famous Phoenix Park!)
6bf6303f-60cb-48d8-9c10-d0c44f8f0dcc.MP4Another 60 Second Sit Up Challenge!
Another 60 Second Sit Up Challenge!
Sometimes I wake up and even when I still have my pyjamas on, I try get straight to exercise because it gives me energy for the day and it helps me get into a good mood! Exercises releases happy hormones all around our bodies!! You should try it too! But maybe change outta your jammies first! :)
1fdad2b1-baab-46c6-8d5b-f27a754cc9c4.MP4Challenge a family member!!
Challenge a family member!!
I love to motivate everyone around me, it's really good when you're there to help someone give it their all and to give them words of encouragement!
I've motivated my Mom to do as many sit ups as me in a minute! She didn't do as many as me! But she is improving every day! :)
Now it's over to you... can you challenge a family member to complete a 60 second challenge?
Time Challenge!
Time Challenge!
Sometimes I put my phone stopwatch timer on and I do as many exercises as I can! This time I did running and I kept running for as long as my legs would carry me. I couldn't believe that I kept going until 51 minutes and 1 second! I was so delighted and I felt great after it! The happy hormones were flowing all over my body! Give it a go! Turn on your timer and run / plank / squat / lunge for as long as you can!
The Red Face Challenge!
The Red Face Challenge!
You'll notice my red face in the picture after exercising! Want the Science bit?!!! Well, when we exercise, our body temperature increases and carries our blood towards our skin's surface, causing us to sweat and causing our faces to get red! It's perfectly fine and shows us that we are doing some good exercise for our body!!
So..... this is a simple challenge : Do any exercise that makes your face go red! Work until you get tired and then keep going until you get very tired! Push yourself guys!!!
Dance!
Dance!
DANCE: You don't have to put on a African kanga (skirt) like me and my classmates did but let's dance anyway! Movement is Improvement! Choose one of these African songs to dance to, move to and just express yourself to:
Set a PE Challenge for the teacher!
Set a PE Challenge for the teacher!
I motivated my teacher to join in on the fitness! She completed the Spell Your Name Challenge using her first name and surname. Check out the videos! If she can do it, so can you! :)
I motivated my teacher to join in on the fitness! She completed the Spell Your Name Challenge using her first name and surname. Check out the videos! If she can do it, so can you! :)
And why don't you set your teacher the Spell Your Name Challenge afterwards too!
And why don't you set your teacher the Spell Your Name Challenge afterwards too!
Pilates Pals!
Pilates Pals!
You might remember that myself and Aisha did a Pilates demonstration for you all as part of 6th Class Celebration Day? It was great fun!
You have done lots of Pilates with Louise this year. Can you demonstrate three different moves you have learnt in the classes?
You don't have to dress up like I did with the sweat bands and wrist bands but give it a go anyway! :)
IMG_0249.MOVAqua-Press-Ups Challenge:
Aqua-Press-Ups Challenge:
If there's a beach or a strand within 5 kms of you, and you can swim, then head for a swim if it is not too busy. Swimming exercises your whole body and it's great!
FANCY AN EXTRA CHALLENGE? On your way out of the water, find a very shallow bit of water for you to give aqua-press - ups a go like I did in the video!!
⚠️ - It's CRUCIAL that there's an adult nearby and watching you if you do this.
IMG_0338.MOVAnother Double Skill Combo Challenge:
Another Double Skill Combo Challenge:
This was even harder than the last because I was using both feet - strong and weak! Volley pass was the soccer skill I was trying to improve and high knees was the exercise in between! My face will tell you that it was tough work but no pain, no gain people!!
IMG_0329.MOVThe 'Go to the very end' challenge!
The 'Go to the very end' challenge!
This is me running on sand and it's very hard! I'm just finishing a 5 kilometre run on it and you'll notice I don't stop or I don't slow my pace even though I find it hard. I probably go even faster when I am jumping over the finish line like I am here! This is not a running challenge for you, this is a challenge for you to give what ever it is you're doing - walking, running, jumping jacks, baton twirling, toilet roll keepy uppies - what ever it is, keep going to the very end, keep trying even when it is tough and keep giving it your all! 💪
Paul Multitasking.MP4The Multitasking Challenge:
The Multitasking Challenge:
Ever tried to combine exercise with school work?
I bet you did in class with the teacher! It's called integration when we do it in school!
I call it the IXL-ercise challenge because I was multitasking - completing IXL challenges while on a spinning bike!
Can you do some multitasking challenges? You don't have to be on a device... you could practise your tables while doing jumping jacks, you could practise Gaeilge phrases while doing press ups or you could do a name association game while jogging on the spot! Give it a go!
Paul spin.MOVSPIN! Challenge! *Requires Spinning bike*
If you are lucky enough to have a spinning bike like my cousin does then lucky you! Why don't you turn on a spinning class from Youtube and join along like I did? It's harder than it looks!
paul beach press ups.MOVDrop Everthing and Press Up! DEAPU Challenge
It doesn't matter where you are, as long as you're somewhere safe you can try the DEAPU - Drop Everything and Press Up! Here's fitness fanatic PR doing the DEAPU at the beach!
Healthy Eating Challenge :
Healthy Eating Challenge :
Alot of you have been wondering what do I eat in a day so here it is, a Scoil Treasa Naofa and World Exclusive!! I didn't mention it but I try to only have treats at the weekend! See can you eat as healthily as me during the week! If you do, you deserve a treat too!
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