STAY SAFE! STAY HEALTHY! STAY NORTHEAST STRONG!
FOURTH GRADERS ARE COMPLETING THEIR STATE PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENTS. WE WILL BE SHARING THE RESULTS WITH STUDENTS AND USING THIS DATA TO TARGET HEALTH RELATED FITNESS IN OUR P.E. CLASSES.
1. Muscular Strength
This is the “power” that helps you to lift and carry heavy objects, to push and pull.
2. Muscular Endurance
Endurance is the ability of your muscles to perform contractions for extended periods of time. Rather than just lifting or carrying something for a few seconds, the muscles are used for minutes.
3. Cardiovascular Endurance
Cardiovascular endurance is your body’s ability to keep up with exercise like running, jogging, swimming, cycling, and anything that forces your cardiovascular system (lungs, heart, blood vessels) to work for extended periods of time. Together, the heart and lungs fuel your body with the oxygen needed by your muscles, ensuring that they have the oxygen needed for the work they are doing.
4. Flexibility
Flexibility is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, components of physical fitness. Without flexibility, the muscles and joints would grow stiff and movement would be limited. Flexibility training ensures that your body can move through its entire range of motion without pain or stiffness.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE SURGEON GENERAL RECOMMENDS A MINIMUM OF SIXTY MINUTES A DAY, OF MODERATE TO VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME IDEAS, CHECK OUT SOME OF THE PLACES YOUR KIDS CAN BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE FOR FREE, IN AND AROUND TOWN, ON OUR "GET OUT AND PLAY" PAGE.