Physical Education - Ms. Pope
(No P.E section in Ms. Pope's website)
Here in the Physical Education class, we do different types of athletics. In this class, it varies from something like tennis to gymnastics! We also learn different things that pertain to the human body and how we can stay healthy. This is surely one of my more likable classes, because I love sports. I also enjoy learning about different functions of the human body, because you learn something about it and your actual self every day.
Here in the Physical Education class, we do different types of athletics. In this class, it varies from something like tennis to gymnastics! We also learn different things that pertain to the human body and how we can stay healthy. This is surely one of my more likable classes, because I love sports. I also enjoy learning about different functions of the human body, because you learn something about it and your actual self every day.
Badminton One of the units that I had in Physical Education was the sport known as badminton. But primarily, I learned how to serve, swing, and position myself correctly. I learned the method of the backhand swing and how that is the correct way to serve the birdie. You also have to serve diagonally. The only subject I can think of for this is math, more specifically, geometry. You really have to angle your hand and the racquet at the correct angle to swing and hit the birdie correctly.
First, you must place yourself in the back left square of the court. Then, you grab the birdie/shuttlecock in your non-dominant hand, toss it up very lightly, and hit it to the square diagonal to your own, and the game continues like that. You must always remember to hit it to the diagonal player, or it is an incorrect hit. |
BasketballOur latest unit in P.E has been basketball. Obviously, I would say everyone has heard of basketball. Ever since we began playing basketball, I've gotten better at passing, dribbling, and shooting. There are different types of ways to do the three things; each depends on the situation you're in. The only subject I can compare this to is geometry. To properly shoot the ball, you have to shoot at the right angle. Of course, you're not going to be thinking about this entirely. But in reality, that's the truth.
As stated before, there are different ways that you can shoot, pass, and dribble the ball. For example, you can take a regular shot if you're open enough to where you are comfortable. If you're close enough to the basket, you can go for a layup, which is basically bouncing the ball off the backboard with one hand so in goes in. For passing, there is pretty much two types. You can bounce pass, or do a regular pass. A bounce pass is simply when you bounce the ball at an angle so it bounces to the person you intend. |
Scooter Board Soccer (?)Currently, we are playing a new unit. Mrs. Moon called it "Scooter Soccer", so I guess that's what it is. Anyways, the name explains it. We have to sit on boards while we compete against another team to score the ball into the net. I can't think of a subject that relates to this game other than physics. The power that goes behind your shot depends on how fast you're moving and the strength you put in it. Anyways, I suppose I learned some new things from this. I got better on scooters, for one. And I got better at shooting and passing, which applies for a lot of sports.
This game improved my ability to pass and shoot. For example, the ball is really large, making it awkward to throw. But, I really got used to it. As a matter of fact, I actually got pretty good at it. This could really help me for some future units (softball maybe?). But generally, this game sort of just improved my abilities on a scooter and the ability to throw really large and awkward balls. |
MushballI predicted correctly from my last post. We did actually get to play softball, or mushball. It's pretty self explanatory. Mushball is basically baseball but with a large, squishy ball that makes it safer to play with. I guess you can compare this game with physics and geometry. The reason is because you have to throw the ball at a certain angle for it to actually reach the baseman you intend. As for physics, that affects how far the ball goes, due to the strength you put into it.
This game improved my ability to throw and hit a ball. I played as an infielder, catcher, and outfielder. Each one had different situations in which I had to throw the ball with different power. It helped me improve. As for hitting, it's one of those things where, "Practice makes perfect". |