Gurkirat Athwal active learning

1 .During PE this year, how have you shown you are prepared and willing to participate in a variety of activities?  On what days have you participated to your best effort and why?  What days have been a struggle for you and why?

Every gym class I have brought my gym strip and my running shoes. I have also always been on time for class. I always participate in variety of activities such as basketball, weight room, soccer, etc. I also enjoy being involved in my class and I am always willing to try my best and pushing it to the limit. I have participated to my best effort mostly every class, it has been rare than I haven't tried my best in gym class. I have rarely struggled when I am very tired on some days. The day before PE class I might have high intensity basketball practice that leaves me with no energy. But that has been very rare, as I've said before. 

2. How do you contribute to the overall success of the class?  What kind of attitude do you bring and why?  How do you interact with other students in our class?

I always clean up and help my class do better in certain areas. As basketball is my strength I always give out pointers and well as listen to classmates that play basketball and get pointers from them. I always encourage my classmates to get better and work hard. My attitude is always loyal, caring, positive, and determined to work hard. I always include everybody in every activity that we do. I always try to make new friends and get know people better by talking to them on and off. It's easy to work well with others if your attitude is right.

3. Describe your participation during fitness days - have you been able to push yourself physically?  What types of fitness activities do you enjoy the most?  What fitness goals do you have for the rest of the year? 

I always am interested in fitness because it helps me in my lower areas in my health that I try to get better in. Such as stamina. The beep test has helped me a lot in basketball as you constantly run up and down the court at a intense speed. I always enjoy fitness. Yes, I have been able to push myself. When I feel like giving up I always think about basketball and if I want to get better I have to keep on going on. My most enjoyable fitness activity would be the circuit in the two gyms. My fitness goals are to get my stamina built up, and get my beep test score higher!

4. What does “leadership” mean to you?  Who are the best leaders in our class - why?

What leadership means to me is being a good role model, leading people into a good direction, encouraging classmates to step up, cheering for everybody, helping everyone out, etc!  I think i'm one of the best leaders in our class because I always include everybody, help everyone, and always cheer and encourage my classmates. I'd also say the T.A.'s and Mr.Vaughn are excellent role models and excellent leaders. They all lead us to a good direction and always help us when were in trouble. 

5. What improvements would you like to make in PE by the end of the year?  What are you the most proud of so far?

 I would like to bump up my beep test score by 2 making it 11. I'd also like to get faster and build up more stamina by the end of the year. So far I am most proud of how we have PE every second day and I can be fit everyday. This class is leading my life to be even more healthier and more energetic. 

I think I deserve an A in my report card for active learning. Because I have been a good leader, tried my best in every way possible in every activity. I have been including everyone, not leaving out anyone alone. I have been on time for class with my PE strip. I have pushed myself over the limit every time we do fitness. I always participate in every activity. I have sat out classes because of my injury problems, but I have still been enjoying and participating in my class. I've always cheered on and congratulated my teammates whether I'm in action in class or sat out because of my injuries.   

FINAL BLOG ENTRY :)

Let me start off by saying, this year has been great. I have learned alot aout m body and continue to lear more. Active learning is actually better than previous gym courses. Mr Vaughan has kept up with not only my fitness life but my whole classes as well. Thats just one posistive i take away from this course. There are a whole lot more but i would be here all day talking about it.

- Comment on your; attendance / punctuality / readiness to participate

My attendance has been great. I have showed up to every class never been late, or have i missed a class. To be honest my favourite days are when i have active learning. As its the the fun, and most active course i have. I always look forward to my second block as its funnest class i have. As ive said active learning is my favourite course i always particapate. i dont like sitting out as its not fun at all. i like to be in action and be running and having fun with my classmates.
- Comment on any changes to your fitness.  Reflect on why the change happened.

My fitness life has changed and improved alot. Beginning of the year i was lazy and not that active as i got a 9 on my beep test. But lately i have been getting 10.5 - 11.1 on the beep tests. I feel more active. This change happened because of high school fitness. Elementary is nothing compared to high school. The fitness level is much higher.

- Comment on how you contribute to our class dynamic?  What do you bring?  Give examples.
I think i bring  excitement. I don't like gym class to be boring.I actually want to have fun. So in order to do that sometimes i bring that excitement into class. For example last class we were playing basketball and it got boring. So i tried to switch up the teams and get a real game going instead of just having a boring game.
- Comment on what it means to you to be physically educated?  How are you ready for independence?

- Reflect on what barriers might be keeping you from succeeding a healthy, active lifestyle.  Troubleshoot those obstacles.

Fast food for sure. I rarely eat them now. I always try to stay away from McDonald's and Burger king, etc. Because it hurts my active life. I always go to the gym and this one meal can take all that hard work away. I certainly don't want that to come.

- Suggest a grade that attempts to reflect you learning / performance / understandings / contributions...

I think i deserve an A. From September to June i have improved alot. From being chubby in grade 7 to gaining all muscle in grade 8 i have acomplished what i wanted to do. My performances have been good in fitness days and all other active days. I never sit out. I contribute to my class alot. I clean up always never leave a person out for a game when were playing. And i have a weight gaining plan that i follow for muscle. I have been following this for 6 weeks I'm on going to week 7 out of 12 now.http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-2.html you can go on this link and see my plan. Thanks Mr Vaughan for helping me improve my fitness level I really appreciate it.