Mid Term Reflection

how have you shown you are prepared and willing to participate in a variety of activities?  I come to class in full gym strip, and help set up and organize showing that I am really eager to participate with other people. 

On what days have you participated to your best effort and why?  I remember one certain day that we were playing atomic volleyball and our team was really hyped up. It was a close game and we were really into it all. I remember all of us diving for the volleyball and cheering on our team and the opposing team and it was great. I gave my best effort in this, but during fitness days I give my best effort because I know that it counts for me, and this is a step to furthering my health.

What days have been a struggle for you and why? This past week has been a struggle because I have felt really sick, and I hate when it happens because it keeps me from going full out on activities, or even participate. These days have also been super stressful with everything wrapping up and heading into a new gear of practically no sleep, and school. But through all i have tried to maintain a positive attitude.

How do you contribute to the overall success of the class? I contribute by helping set up and organize activities, just by stepping up when no one wants to and helping out. I also love encouraging people, because if everyone stopped to whine or slack off then the success of the class would not go well. Keeping myself in line is a big thing, because If i slacked off then people may think its ok to do it. 

 What kind of attitude do you bring and why? I come to class prepared, and ready to take on a challenge, and sure there are times when I absolutely do not want to do anything, but in the end I finish the day and class with an ultimately positive attitude. 

 How do you interact with other students in our class? Well as soon as I am changed we usually find a way to group together, and we talk about class, or gym and what we are going to do. So I try to make connections outside of p.e. I also love encouraging and helping other students during gym or fitness. From time to time I interact with other students through my blog and their blog, commenting and other stuff.

Describe your participation during fitness days - have you been able to push yourself physically?  This is definitely something that I have improved on. I always try, but lately with the positive and encouraging vibe from my peers I have been able to push myself, and get more comfortable with being uncomfortable. I have set the highest beep test for myself  this year, and taken more responsibility and self control to push myself past the mental state of "I NEED TO STOP" I have come to love fitness and breaking a sweat.

What types of fitness activities do you enjoy the most? I honestly dislike running activities, but I can't really do anything about it. That just prepares me to change my mind set from negative to a more positive one. I love activities that switch from cardio to something else like core or resistance. I also love activities like locomotion because those not only challenge you but sometimes allow you to stay in the comfort zone. 

 What fitness goals do you have for the rest of the year? Since I dislike running, I would like to get more comfortable with it, and be able to raise my cardiovascular endurance. I know that I am not comfortable with the idea of running or running itself, but I want to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. I would also like making a healthy life style more prominent in my everyday life.

What does "leadership" mean to you? Well this has been my second year in Mr. Neuf's class except this time we are the oldest and During PE this year, being the grade 10's. This is a huge time to part take in leadership and set an example to other kids, especially the young ones in our grade. The word leadership is to lead by example, and be humble and encouraging along the way. The word leadership doesn't imply cocky, and mean and "no you're doing it wrong" or putting yourself over other people, it's helping them and also yourself out. Leadership is showing people that a fun and productive environment, and helping others learn and improve.

Who are the best leaders in our class - why? I think our class in general has many leaders. I think a leader is someone who leads by example. In grade 10 I would say that leads by example Abhishek, especially during fitness because he encourages people to push like when he was running the hill run. I also think that Marcia is also a leader especially when it comes to positive attitude, and making connections over blogs and keeping herself up to date with blogs. I also think that Zauq is someone who leads by example because he is always very engaged in the games we play during p.e and keeps peers interested in the activity. In grade 9 I can see a lot of leaders already, all have great potential at being leaders some are just more quiet than others.  I see it from the main group of people always working, I know that the people who always help set up are Janelle, Shiraz, Avani, Ruth and Grace. There are also quite a few quiet girls who have potential too!

What improvements would you like to make in PE by the end of the year? I think I would like to improve on my blog quality, and my physical ability and what I am capable of. With the blog I need to comment more and post more, keep more in touch with the class. 

What are you the most proud of so far? I am really proud of my progress in fitness, and learning things about my ability to push myself, but also am proud that I can work on leadership and finding new ways to solve problems in the games and activities we play. The overall mental development that p.e makes me proud, like pushing myself past my old limits, and also solving problems and kinks in the game.

From the 4 pillars of participation, social responsibility and contribution, healthy living, and my blog: i think i have done well and done and about:

24% in participation, 
25% social responsibility and contribution, 
23% out of healthy living 
21% out  of blogs. 
So overall a 93 percent. 

The first picture on the left is of my last fitness testing results, and in the picture it shows how far I have pushed myself for everything. I think this reflects my participation well because it shows that I am willing to show up and push my past the normal.

The second photo to the left is a post about placing 1st in a dance competition, and I think this reflects my healthy living, I think this is because it shows that I don't just only do physical activity in gym but also out of it, and dance has changed my attitude toward fitness and healthy living this year!
The 3rd photo in the top row reflects the social responsibility if you read the post it is about running the class without a teacher! The first photo on the bottom row is the contribution to our class and i showed it by sowing comments on my peers blogs.