1. Lowell Physical Education/Health Teacher

2. Ms. Donahue’s Physical Education/Health Goals: I am inspired to create better opportunities for students to participate, perform and lead in physical education class, and through this, improve their life choices. I am striving for the student’s self- esteem, social skills and teamwork to improve from taking part in the different activities. I am inspired to create better opportunities for students to participate, perform and lead in physical education class, and through this, improve their life choices. I am striving for the student’s self- esteem, social skills and teamwork to improve from taking part in the different activities.

3. A few reminders: Students have physical education/health class twice a week for 40 minutes Students must wear sneakers for safety concerns Students should be prepared to move and have fun!

4. The Physical Education/Health program is based on the National Physical Education and Health Standards

5. Sample of Physical Education/Health Activities:

6. Project Adventure

7. Cooperative Games

8. Low Organizational Games

9. Character Building

10. Health Related Activities

11. Movement Exploration

12. Skill Related Activities

13. Sports Related Activities

14. Fitness Challenges

15. Dance

16. Climbing net/wall

17. Parachute

18. Special Programs: Before & After school Sports Program Jump rope team Jump rope for heart Specialists assembly Field day Teddy bear social Family picnic

19. Nothing can stop you from being a winner if you really give it all you’ve got!

20. Bibliography: “Updating Your Health & Wellness and Physical Education Program” Instructor: Marc J. Alterio Northeastern University Project Adventure and Cooperative Games workshop at Danvers High school Endicott Youth for Understanding conference www.aahperd.org/naspe www.pecentral.org www.clipart.com