Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Preparation for the PACER assessment
To better prepare ourselves for the assessment tomorrow everyone must reflect on the previous experiences we have had in class.
In/Out of classroom preparation.
FROM HOME TO THE GYM - Wear tight sneakers and proper exercise apparel. Hydrate yourselves at least a day before the PACER assessment. Be rested and get a good night sleep the day before testing. A healthy and well balanced breakfast will also help to jump start everyone, regardless of testing or not.
When we did the Relay PACER a couple weeks ago, we were grouped into teams of 3-4 players practicing our locomotor skills in relation to listening and reacting to the beeps. When handing off the bean bag to our teammate we practiced on tapping our foot past the lap line to ensure our speed and efficiency.
Also, from the last experience taking the PACER, everyone must be mindful of which lane they are to run in and their partners recording the information and laps attained must be honest as to whether they had successfully completed a lap before the beep signal.
When thinking about what we have done in class to prepare for the first assessment and now that everyone is familiar of what is expected. There is no reason for everyone not to give it their best effort. Mr. Russoniello and I are pleased to say that everyone has come a very long way and has made significant improvement from the first PACER practice activity to the first actual assessment. Keep up the hard work!
In/Out of classroom preparation.
FROM HOME TO THE GYM - Wear tight sneakers and proper exercise apparel. Hydrate yourselves at least a day before the PACER assessment. Be rested and get a good night sleep the day before testing. A healthy and well balanced breakfast will also help to jump start everyone, regardless of testing or not.
When we did the Relay PACER a couple weeks ago, we were grouped into teams of 3-4 players practicing our locomotor skills in relation to listening and reacting to the beeps. When handing off the bean bag to our teammate we practiced on tapping our foot past the lap line to ensure our speed and efficiency.
Also, from the last experience taking the PACER, everyone must be mindful of which lane they are to run in and their partners recording the information and laps attained must be honest as to whether they had successfully completed a lap before the beep signal.
When thinking about what we have done in class to prepare for the first assessment and now that everyone is familiar of what is expected. There is no reason for everyone not to give it their best effort. Mr. Russoniello and I are pleased to say that everyone has come a very long way and has made significant improvement from the first PACER practice activity to the first actual assessment. Keep up the hard work!
Next Assessment - July 20, 2010
The next time we will be running the PACER assessment will be July 20, 2010. Everyone is to meet in the Technology Building lobby. Resting the in Air Conditioning should help your bodies and mind be more prepared for the assessment itself.
Make sure to bring water bottles and sneakers for this day because the weather is supposed to be hot and sunny. See you all tomorrow and have a great day! Stay Hydrated!
Make sure to bring water bottles and sneakers for this day because the weather is supposed to be hot and sunny. See you all tomorrow and have a great day! Stay Hydrated!
Validity and Reliability
The validity of the PACER fitness assessment has been established by The Cooper Institute and is recommended by NASPE. The Standards provided can be found on http://www.cooperinstitute.org/documents/StandardsTable.pdf and provides guidance for ages 10-17 and 17+.
The reliability of the PACER comes from the preparation from the in class experience 3 weeks prior to the initial PACER assessment. students will be given instructions on how the PACER is ran, how they will be scored and what is expected of them during the in class assessment. The students will have an opportunity to listen and hear the CD signaling the "beeps" and will be familiar with the design and lap setup of the PACER course. The distance measured from one end of the course to the next will be measured each time by a distance wheel to ensure the same length each time the assessment is given (20 meters). A walk through (ungraded)of the PACER will be demonstrated before the students are to engage their full effort when taking the fitness test themselves. Lastly, ground surfaces will also create a divergence amongst individual scores due to the weather, air quality, heat. Temperatures between 63-75 degrees F.- PACER assessment will be done outdoors, anything above or below will be inside our gym.
Through the validity and reliability of the PACER assessment, it is imperative that all students give their best effort every time when running the PACER assessment.
The reliability of the PACER comes from the preparation from the in class experience 3 weeks prior to the initial PACER assessment. students will be given instructions on how the PACER is ran, how they will be scored and what is expected of them during the in class assessment. The students will have an opportunity to listen and hear the CD signaling the "beeps" and will be familiar with the design and lap setup of the PACER course. The distance measured from one end of the course to the next will be measured each time by a distance wheel to ensure the same length each time the assessment is given (20 meters). A walk through (ungraded)of the PACER will be demonstrated before the students are to engage their full effort when taking the fitness test themselves. Lastly, ground surfaces will also create a divergence amongst individual scores due to the weather, air quality, heat. Temperatures between 63-75 degrees F.- PACER assessment will be done outdoors, anything above or below will be inside our gym.
Through the validity and reliability of the PACER assessment, it is imperative that all students give their best effort every time when running the PACER assessment.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
5 most frequently asked questions about the PACER
What is the PACER and what does it assess?
The PACER is a multistage fitness test that is progressive in intensity--it is easiest at the beginning and gradually becomes harder. It measures ones personal aerobic capacity and endurance.
Why is the PACER important?
The PACER helps students learn how to develop their pacing skills by listening and making personal adjustments in order to successfully meet the test objective. Most importantly it promotes exercise and is essential to cardiovascular health.
What is the test objective?
To run as long as possible back and forth across a 20-meter space at a specified pace that gradually gets faster each minute. A CD with "beep" intervals will signal the ending of that particular lap.
How will each student be scored?
While the runner is running back and forth, their partner is recording the # of laps completed. One lap is considered one 20-meter distance (from end to end).
When should the runner stop running?
While the student runs the laps, they must tap 1 foot past the lap line. If for any reason they DO NOT tap their foot past the lap line TWICE before the "beep" signal, then they are instructed to STOP, take a deep breath, record their heart rate, and then proceed with a light cool down (walking around/light stretch).
The PACER is a multistage fitness test that is progressive in intensity--it is easiest at the beginning and gradually becomes harder. It measures ones personal aerobic capacity and endurance.
Why is the PACER important?
The PACER helps students learn how to develop their pacing skills by listening and making personal adjustments in order to successfully meet the test objective. Most importantly it promotes exercise and is essential to cardiovascular health.
What is the test objective?
To run as long as possible back and forth across a 20-meter space at a specified pace that gradually gets faster each minute. A CD with "beep" intervals will signal the ending of that particular lap.
How will each student be scored?
While the runner is running back and forth, their partner is recording the # of laps completed. One lap is considered one 20-meter distance (from end to end).
When should the runner stop running?
While the student runs the laps, they must tap 1 foot past the lap line. If for any reason they DO NOT tap their foot past the lap line TWICE before the "beep" signal, then they are instructed to STOP, take a deep breath, record their heart rate, and then proceed with a light cool down (walking around/light stretch).
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