Mr. Kaʻilipaka's Physical Fitness Blog

Aloha mai kākou! This is just a friendly reminder that in exactly three weeks, February 16th, 2018, we will be having our class field trip. As you all know, the way that I structured this class is so that we can learn about physical fitness, but also incorporate Hawaiian values within our class. That is why our field trip will be to Waipiʻo Valley. Waipiʻo Valley was/is the home to some of the most legendary, and physically fit, human beings that ever lived in Hawaiʻi. Warriors, Chiefs, Kings and Queens resided here and all were said to be of superior stature. Even the commoners were in top shape! I wanted this field trip to give us an opportunity to experience the beauty, the mana (power), and the history that runs deep in Waipiʻo. Therefore, since this is a Physical Fitness class we will be hiking in, out of, and around the valley to get an idea of how Hawaiians used to travel everyday. We will be visiting the beach, rivers, and loʻi (taro patch) of some relatives of mine. ...

Hello Students, This week we will be focusing on the Hawaiʻi Content Standard 3: PE.9-12.3.1. For this standard you will all be able to choose physical activities that we can all participate in. The purpose is for all of you to find an activity, or sport, that interest you and encourages you all to maintain active lifestyles. For this week we will be learning the importance, and the benefits of, being physically active, what qualifies as a physical activity, and taking a short quiz. 1. First, read this article to get some quick facts about the benefits of an active lifestyle. 2. Next, watch this video of a former collegiate athlete who explains the deeper importance of sport participation. 3. Then, use this link to get ideas of sports/activities you would like to participate in in the coming weeks.  4. Lastly, click here to test your knowledge on physical activity.  This week was just the beginning to a very eventful semester. We will begin participating...

Aloha Students, Welcome to our Physical Fitness edublog! Throughout the course of this semester you will be able to access additional resources, to complete your coursework, on this edublog. It is designed as another tool for us to communicate with each other, so all announcements, assignments, due dates, discussions, etc. can be easily accessed here. This edublog will be updated every Friday, so you all can be prepared for the upcoming week. Mahalo, Mr. Kaʻilipaka