AUG/SEPT Syracuse PE Stars

On a monthly basis, Mr. Recker & the PE students individually vote on a standout student who shows
excellence in the following areas:

* Work Ethic
* Focus
* Positive Attitude
* Sportsmanship
* Leadership

The votes are completely confidential and counted up by Mr. Recker.  If you see these students in the hallways, give them a high five for the awesome work they are doing in class!

6th Grade Stars

5th Grade Stars

4th Grade Stars

3rd Grade Stars

Exercise Makes Energy!

One of the best ways to increase your energy levels is to exercise!  When there is a demand to move, the mitochondria (the power engines) of our cells create energy or ATP.  The more you exercise, the more you train your body to fill up your energy tank.  Having abundant energy is one of the keys to vibrant health!

Exercise impacts blood & bone cells

A recent study out of McMaster University in Ontario Canada found that exercise impacts the action of stem cells in mice.  The scientists in the study separated the two groups of mice into an exercise group and a sedentary group that did no exercise.  They discovered that exercise stimulated stem cells to form into new healthy bone and blood cells.  The stem cells in the sedentary mice formed into fat cells much more often.  Once again, here is proven science showing how exercise turns on processes that lead to better health.

A Hearty Laugh

A recent study out of the Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD found that laughing causes the blood vessels of the cardiovascular system to dilate and relax.  This means that the vessels open up wider, allowing blood to flow easier throughout the body.  In other words, your heart doesn't have to work so hard to pump blood where it needs to.  This proves that laughing really is great medicine! 

Exercise & Your Brain

Did you know?  When you exercise, your brain releases something called BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor).  BDNF rejuvenates brain cells and circuitry to improve your mental function.  Exercise also increases blood flow to the brain which means more oxygen and nutrition reaching the brain.  Want to think more clearly?  Make exercise a routine part of your lifestyle!

2010-2011 Rocket Fitness Scores

Here are the fitness score averages for each grade from the 2010-2011 school year. Let's make it a goal to beat these this year!

Average Rocket Fitness Scores

2010-2011

5^th Grade

Plank: 1:33

Pacer: 32

Push-Up: 7

Broad Jump: 4 ft. 2 inches

Med ball Throw: 12 ft

20 yard shuttle: 6.31 seconds

30 yard sprint: 5.95 seconds

2010-2011

4th Grade

Plank: 1:38

Pacer: 28

Push-Up: 5

Broad Jump: 4ft. 1 inch

Med Ball Throw: 10 ft

20 yard shuttle: 6.38 seconds

30 yard sprint: 6.15 seconds

2010-2011

3rd Grade

Plank: 1:42

Pacer: 20

Push-Up: 5

Broad Jump: 3 ft. 9 inches

Med Ball Throw: 9 ft

20 yard shuttle: 6.93 seconds

30 yard sprint: 6.65 seconds

Blongo & Bocce Ball 2011