The students in grades 5 - 8 will be working on using a Long Handled implement skills (cradling, scooping, passing, receiving or shooting) as they relate to the sport of Lacrosse. Much of the drills, skills and activities implemented in class will be taken from the USA Lacrosse Curriculum as well as other sources.
On some of the days where students are unable to be outside for PE, they will begin Fitness work (using Jump Ropes, Agility Ladders, TRX, Sandbells and Xertubes) as well as learning Fitness Principles.
Students will also work on getting ready for the Fitness Challenges by working on upper body and core muscle strength/endurance & flexibility exercises.
At the end of October beginning of November, students in Grades 5 - 8 will be completing the Fitness Challenges. This includes the following:
P.A.C.E.R. - Cardiovascular Endurance
Push-ups - Upper body muscle strength/endurance
Low Plank - Core muscle strength/endurance
1 Leg Sit & Reach - Flexibility