P.E Reflection - Sending and Receiving

Adolescence Reflection

There are many stereotypical characteristics associated with teenagers.

Here is a list of them:

• Teenagers lie to their parents
• Teenagers sneak out to parties
• Teenagers throw tests with bad grades away
• Teenagers get drunk at parties
• Teenagers skip school for fun
• Teenagers talk back to their parents

I don't demonstrate many of these, however sometimes I talk back to my parents and slam door. Occasionally, if I get a bad test score I tell them that everyone else also got a bad score, so I lie to them, but most of the time I don't demonstrate these actions.

Some of these stereotypes that I never do are skipping school for fun, throwing tests with bad grades away, and sneaking out to parties where I get drunk. 

A few characteristics that I would want my friends and family to associate with me as I go through adolescence are that I am hardworking, I get good grades, I am fun to hang out with, I balance my social life with my school life, and I finish my homework on time(organized). 

Nutrition Presentation

Nutrition Poster

PHYSICAL WELLNESS DECIDE MODEL

D Define The Problem	How am I going to continue to improve and protect my physical wellness in order to have the best quality of life for my lifetime? I am going to improve my stamina and cardiorespiratory endurance through running the mile every two weeks.
E Explore The Alternatives	I could also swim to improve my stamina as well as play tennis since I have to have the strong cardiorespiratory endurance to do both of these things well.
C Consider Possible Outcomes	If I run the mile, swim, or play tennis, my risk of chronic diseases will decrease and my heart rate will be faster. Specifically, if I go swimming, I will improve myself for long distance swims as well as swim sprints, but I will not be just focused on stamina and cardiorespiratory endurance but will be focused on upper body strength for the arm movements in swimming as well. If I do tennis, then I will be improving my pacing throughout the game but will again also be training my arm muscles and not just my stamina. I also won’t be training as hard in running as I will be hitting the ball and focusing on my arm technique more often than not. However, if I run the mile, I will be training mainly my cardiorespiratory endurance with the exception of some technical changes but it is mostly my stamina. Running the mile will also help me in both swimming and tennis since I need stamina in both games.
I Identify your Values	If I swim, I am showing grit because I will be swimming a certain distance, but am also showing cowardice for not wanting to run the mile, and would rather be not just focusing on the improving my stamina which is tough, and would be averting the goal by focusing on an easier movement - upper body strength. If I play tennis, I am showing compassion for the sport as I want to improve it. But, I am also showing laziness for wanting to focus more on technique and the actual game than improving my stamina - similar to swimming. If I run the mile, I am showing determination to achieve my goal, because I am solely focused on improving my cardiorespiratory endurance and are not clouded by thoughts of technique.
D Decide and Act in agreement with your Values	Running the mile is the best option because I am following through on my goal while at the same time not getting distracted with other techniques and muscle groups. I am also showing the most compassion and determination towards my goal by trying to achieve it, not averting it with other easier techniques to focus on.
E Evaluate Your Plan	I will set up a time in the evening every other Friday or Saturday to meet up with a friend with the same goal. We will meet at someone’s house and will go outside or on the treadmill for a jog, where we will run the mile. After running the mile, we will go to the gym to cycle or just stretch and cool down. We will go back to our separate houses.

Resources for Achieving my Goal

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug-4NXGVEco 

This is a reliable online resource because it is by Shredded Sports Science, a youtube channel that has over 8k subscribers and talks about health and wellbeing.

From this site, I learnt that the left ventricle of your heart is the part of your heart that pumps oxygenated tissues around the body, and that this part of the heart increases in size as you improve your cardio endurance. So, the amount of blood your heart pumps per minute increases a lot, causing your resting heart rate to decrease. This will help me achieve my goal because now I know what exactly I am improving which gives my goal more meaning.

Reliable Website:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/PhysicalActivity/FitnessBasics/Endurance-Exercise-Aerobic_UCM_464004_Article.jsp#.Wf-7OROCxE4 

This is a reliable online resource because firstly, it ends with org, meaning that it is not used for commercial purposes and is used for educating instead. Secondly, it doesn't have any advertisements, reinforcing that it is used for education, not to make money. Lastly, it is an organization that is called American Heart Association and has tabs stating where it has found it's reliable research and the educators.

From this site, I already knew that improving endurance helps your heart and lungs but I didn't know that it helped your circulatory system as well. I also didn't know that adults are recommended to have around 2 1/2 hours of vigorous exercise per week so I can infer that kids need around 3 to 4 hours of vigorous exercise per week. This will help me because I know how much exercise I need at least every week - at the very least 2 1/2 hours but preferably around 3 to 4 hours, so I can exercise for periods of time-based off that, including running the mile as a part of my exercise.

Study:
http://www.medicaldaily.com/diabetes-and-exercise-cardio-fitness-type-2-diabetes-386326

This is a reliable online resource because I could easily find the author and found that he focused on health and is a journalist for many articles. The sources were also linked and the study was done by a reliable university - University of Minnesota.

From this site, I learnt about a 20-year study which 4,273 people participated in. In this study, for the first, seventh, and 20th year, the participants focused on treadmill exercises - cardiovascular exercises. They assessed diabetes development and found a lower risk among those with a higher level fitness - the group doing more higher level cardiovascular exercises. This will help me reach my goal because I run using higher level cardiovascular exercises - running a mile - instead of doing, for instance, a sprint, so this study put in perspective why I should be achieving my goal since the outcome of lowered diabetes was much lower for most people who did cardiovascular exercise. Now, I know what benefits I will achieve from doing this goal.

MS Fitness Card

Physical Wellness SMART Goal

My fitness goal is that I can run the mile at 8:10 by the end of 8th grade by playing tennis 3 times a week and going to the gym once every two weeks with my friend, so that my tennis is better as I can endure playing for longer periods of time and can run faster.

DECIDE

Define the Problem by Tavishi Baidwan

Feature Article

Fitness Blast Reflection Quarter 3

Quarter THREE

1. Which area of fitness seems to be your biggest strength?

Flexibility ___   Strength and Endurance ____  Balance ____           

Core  _☺_  Coordination ___   Agility____   Speed and Power_____

2. Which area would you most like to improve in?

Flexibility _☺_   Strength and Endurance ____  Balance ____           

Core  ____  Coordination ___   Agility____   Speed and Power_____

3. Which area would you most like to improve in?

List 3 activities you can use to improve that area of fitness.

1) Bend down as far as I can go with my legs together straight.

2) Bend down and reach as far as I can go with my legs separated from each other.

3)Do the butterfly stretch

Healthy Snack Reflection

Recipe: Tavishi’s Jaffa Balls

I used a recipe book to make this snack!

This recipe makes 20 - 30 balls(depends on size of each ball)

Contains nuts - almonds

Ingredients:

• 8 Medjool Dates
• ½ cups rolled oats
• ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
• ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup shredded coconut(plus extra for rolling in)
• 2 tbsps chia seeds
• 1 tbsps raw cacao powder(you can add in cocoa powder instead if you would like to)
• Pinch of sea salt(optional)
• Zest of 1 orange
• 2 tbsps coconut oil
• 1 cup almonds (optional)

Instructions:

1) Remove pits from dates and place in a bowl. Cover dates with hot water and set aside

2) In a high-powered blender or food processor, add oats, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds and blend into small pieces - not so fine that they are powdered, but roughly chopped. (If adding almonds, add in now)

3) Add oat and seed mix to a mixing bowl with coconut, chia seeds, cacao, sea salt and orange rind, mix together.

4) Drain the dates and blend with the coconut oil until they form a paste

5) Mix date mixture into the dry mixture until fully combined. With wet hands, roll into balls then roll in the shredded coconut

6) Store in an airtight container in the fridge

1. Was my snack healthy? Justify why you say yes or no. Think about what we’ve talked about sugar and fats.

Yes, I think that my snack was healthy because it had only natural sugars which are not bad for the body, these sugars came only from dates and honey. Everything is natural as well - there is no processed food. In a healthy snack, there is supposed to be less than 300 calories, about 200 calories would be good and since my snack has 163 calories, it is a healthy snack. In addition, I have good fats such as nuts(almonds), chia seeds and coconuts which are great for the body!

2. When you choose a snack do you think about how healthy/unhealthy it is? Why or why not.

Yes, I did think about how healthy it was because a healthy snack is one which is meant to have good healthy ingredients in it and I wanted mine to be a very healthy snack and so as I was choosing the recipes, I looked at the ingredients and decided whether they were healthy or not.

3. Do you think food is meant to be eaten with other people? What are some effects of eating and socializing at the same time?

Yes, because then you are happier and so you enjoy your food better. When you eat and socialize at the same time, you feel more obliged to eat your food and can try things you have never tried before.

4. Did you enjoy preparing your food? Do you think preparing your own food affects how much you enjoy eating it? Explain

Yes, I enjoyed it because I have never actually prepared a health snack before and so it was a new experience. I also think that preparing your own food affects how much you enjoy eating it because you feel the greater need to eat it and you enjoy it better because of the satisfaction of knowing that you made a healthy and yummy snack.

Which recipes you tried today would you buy if they were offered at the kiosk? And why?

I would buy Megan's apples with almond butter because the snack was extremely health and I found it delicious, especially since typically people pair almond butter with vegetables like carrot sticks and cucumber which I do not enjoy and so it was a nice change to have apples! I also would buy Libby's banana bread because it was very healthy and the greek yogurt was a nice addition to it. I have also never tried wheat flour and so it was interesting. Lastly, I would buy rice balls because they tasted really yummy and were healthy!

Running Reflection Form

For the 100m sprint, I can improve my form in a number of ways. One of the ways that I can improve my form is by having a smooth forward backward action for my arms, where I drive back with my elbows and have my hands move from bust height to hips. I need to improve on this because currently my arms do not swing that high which is necessary to have a fast time as this will help me propel faster without using as much energy. I also need to work on relaxing my fingers because I normally, even when I am biking, clench my hands into fists. This drains my energy faster causing me to have a slower time. Therefore, if I have my fingers loosely curled, I will gain more speed and will not get tired as easily. In addition, I think that I need to bring my foot higher up to make a cycling motion, I don't think that this is one of the biggest problems though as I am still making the cycling motion, I can just improve it a little. A couple of good things that I have with my form are I keep my eyes trained on the finish line which helps me set a goal, which is to finish. It also keeps me aware of how much further I have to go and how much I have already run. I also have a straight back, not one that is hunched, which helps me extend my legs further. Even though, I need to work on my arm motion, one good thing about it is that my arms do not cross each other or over my chest which is great because if they did, I would waste a lot of energy!  

Advice Letter

Someone posted an instagram photo of me that was really embarrassing and hurtful. I've asked them to remove it and they said, "relax.... it's just for fun... besides you look pretty in it." What can I do?

Dear Alien,
Cyber bullying is becoming more common because of rapid pace in which technology is growing throughout the world. Remember, that you are not alone. While, it may feel like you are the only one facing this calamity, 1 out of every 4 teens are cyber bullied.

Before you do anything, you need to try and figure out why your cyber bully is bullying you. You're bully might not be aware of the fact that (s)he is hurting you and may just think that (s)he is playing a harmless joke. You're bully might do it to feel better about themselves, which may sound odd, but it's true. It's easy to forget that there is a real life person behind a screen. You're bully may feel depressed or angry and that is the reason behind her/him doing this. (s)he can, without realising, channel his/her feelings onto their words which they type or post. That's why, if you are feeling angry you need to step away or go offline for a while until you feel better so that you are not posting or saying something that you can't take back.

Most bullies think that they are safe behind their computer name and screen but really social networks can quite easily track them down. The second step which you need to do is to keep the evidence. You need to either take a screen shot, save the file or print a hard copy. If the bullying is getting to a point where it is crossing the line, you should report the picture. Most social networks have the option to report the user. This way, you are stoping your cyber bully from harassing you as well as taking away their undeserved privilege to go on the site.

The third step that you need to take is to comment nothing. This may sound odd but commenting nothing makes a huge impact. You need to be rational and think through what's going on. Calm yourself down before going back online because you certainly do not want to type back a mean comment otherwise, that makes you as bad as your bully. Avoid texting, commenting or talking to you're bully. The cyber bully is normally doing this to get a reaction out of you. If you ignore it, (s)he will probably leave you and stop harassing you. Try to distract yourself. Some suggestions are, doing something you love, immersing yourself in a book or a movie, playing with a pet/sibling or going for a run.

The final step that you need to take is to tell an adult. During these times, you will feel torn between telling an adult or not, and will often keep this to yourself because you feel ashamed or have the fear of having your computer/phone privileges taken away. But, telling a trusted adult is always the answer. Even if you think that you can handle the situation yourself, adults will be understanding and will help. Chances are, that your cyber bully is violating a school rule, even if it is done at home, and since your bully belongs to your school - (s)he will probably have to face the consequences. If you tell a trusted adult, they will probably make the bully take down the picture and they will be in serious trouble.

Don't be afraid of your cyber bully and remember these steps. The ultimate goal of a cyber bully is to get a reaction out of you, if you don't give them a reaction, they will leave you alone.

Best of luck!
Bye for now,
Human


Information retrieved from sources:
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cyberbullying.html
https://www.brainpop.com/technology/communications/cyberbullying/

Cluster 1 Reflection

1. What are your friendship strengths and challenges?

My friendship strengths are that I listen carefully to what others say and are responsible so I can motivate others to do what they are supposed to do. I also respect the fact that everyone has different ideas and perspectives and that none are wrong. A challenge that I have is being too quiet with my friends, only with my good friends to I actually open up. I need to showcase my ideas more and give my input. For the Pooh character test, I learnt that I am Eye-ore and are status quo. I need downtime to relax and clear my head and cannot work in a messy unorganised area.

2. Explain what you've learnt about the movement pattern(rotations) and concept(Tactics and Shots).

I have learnt about hip rotation and arm movement during our softball, badminton and tennis unit. I learnt this because for all sports you need to have the proper rotation to hit the ball far, or over the net. For example, in Tennis, you need to rotate you hips when you serve so that the ball goes crosscourt and use the proper arm movement so that the ball goes over the net with as much power as you can muster.

I have learnt about the concept during our cluster 1 units because for all three you need to think about the placement of the ball and where you want to aim it so that you have the best possible result. For example, in softball, you need to aim the ball into open space - where less people are, and away from first base so that you will not get out immediately and have a chance to score for your team.

3. What are 2 specific things you'd like to accomplish this year in P.E?
1 specific thing that I would like to accomplish this year in P.E is improving my mile run time as I really don't want my time to increase instead of decrease because that will not show improvement.

The second thing that I would like to accomplish this year in P.E is to grow and improve on my weak topics such as soccer and water polo, just like how I improved on badminton which used to be my worst unit/sport.

Battling Softball Batting

1. What are two specific movements I am doing well while I am batting?
a) My feet are approximately shoulder width apart, parallel and facing base.
b) My hands are together on the bat. The hand which is the catcher is on top, the other closest to the back.

2. What are two specific movements I can work on?
a) Loads, (put weight on back leg), strides(picks up front foo or shifts weight to it) and swings through the zone.
b) Knees are loose, shoulders forward over base support.

Personal Hygiene Health Class

By Tavishi and Isabel

Sportsmanship - On the Sporting Field and in Everyday Life

Credit: Creative Common

MyPlate Google Presentation

My Plate Project

A1. Fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, dairy

A2. Fruit - banana and grapes, Vegetable - carrot and spinach, Grain - cereal and rice, Protein - meat and cheese, Dairy - cheese and milk

A3. No dietary restrictions.

A4. I need to speak to my parents in order to plan and prepare for my family meal.

A5. The nearest grocery store is in Great World City or NTUC. My helper or parents could take me shopping.

A6. When I am in the kitchen I will need to remember to use the knife carefully. Wear gloves when using the oven. Ask for assistance when using the oven and gas. I will also need to be careful when handling glass.