Active Learning Year End Reflection

The reason I loved PE this year was not just because of how fun our class was, but because of the things I learned. I learned about myself; how to exercise, how to eat right, and most importantly, how to push myself the extra mile. My goals this year were to do something I didn't think I could do and always put it in my best effort, and I achieved them. Throughout the year, my score on the beep test improved from a 7.3 to an 8, my community run went from over 35 minutes to 24, and in the relay races my team ran 21 laps. Something I am really proud of is that on our final 30 minute run of the year, I learned about pacing and didn't stop once to walk. This is Valeria and me right after the run:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XzL6gQCXFBk

Before, my strategy has always been to sprint at the beginning and end and just sort of jog in the middle. By pacing myself, I not only didn't stop to walk, but wasn't super tired halfway through.

I also participated in non fitness days. For example, I have never been good at soccer, but a few weeks ago when our class played soccer on the field I gave it my all and ended up really enjoying it. Here is the digital evidence of our team after soccer: 

A few other new things I discovered were wheelchair basketball, which was a lot of fun, and the fitness day where we did Jillian Michaels yoga workout; I really enjoyed it, and learned that yoga can be a workout as well as relaxing. 

I got really into healthy eating this year, and I pay a lot of attention to what I eat. I've cut out foods that I are really nad for my body, such as McDonald's, and instead have healthy substitutes like this delicious salmon burger and berry lemonade that I made myself! 

I can honestly say that this has been the best year I've ever had in PE. I know I improved, learned a lot, and had fun, which is what really matters to me. For the first time PE is one of my favorite classes and I can't wait to take it next yeat! 

Based on this, I think my final grade should be an A. 

Healthy breakfast: a whole wheat waffle with fresh mango 

Tired PE crew after the pond run

Christina and me running around the forest during hide and seek tag 

My daily reminders for a healthy lifestyle

Red faces after the community run 

Homemade berry smoothie and whole grain cereal topped with fresh bananas

Fat free cottage cheese with cinnamon and honey