• Write a one page biography about a famous athlete.  This athlete must be involved in the sport or activity that you are currently playing in physical education class.  Please include contributions made to the sport/activity.  You must include why you chose this athlete and what made the athlete famous.  In addition, you need to submit your works cited page. 

OR

• Write a one page summary on a current events article pertaining to physical fitness, nutrition, or sports.  Please include all relevant information.  Submit a copy of the article with your summary.

OR

• Write a one page summary on the benefits of physical activity.  Name at least 3 benefits.  List your resources.

OR

• Attend a FDR Athletic Event and answer the questions found in the file below named:  make up FDR Athletic Event.

Use the following links to find good articles pertaining to Physical Fitness:

Find out what your BMI is:

http://www.fitness.com/tools/bmi/

Write an article about this individual:

http://www.fitness.com/articles/821/the_story_of_athletic_amputee_sarah_reinertsen.php

Find out the importance of flexibility:

http://www.fitness.com/articles/660/the_importance_of_flexibility.php

What about nutrition?:

http://www.fitness.com/articles/419/10_tips_for_healthy_eating.php

Strength Training For Weight Loss Success:

http://www.spineuniverse.com/wellness/exercise/strength-training-weight-loss-success?utm_source=spineuniverse&utm_medium=Main%20Link&utm_campaign=Website%20Forwards

The Truth About Training the Abdominal Muscles:

http://www.spineuniverse.com/wellness/exercise/truth-about-training-abdominal-muscles?utm_source=spineuniverse&utm_medium=Main%20Link&utm_campaign=Website%20Forwards

Long Term Assignment:  (Out of PE for more than 2 weeks): 

See file below

Long Term Writing Assignment (doc file - 25kb)
File make up class event.doc (doc file - 26kb)
Make up FDR Athletic Event

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