I have begun the President’s Challenge fitness testing program. For those who are not familiar with this program, this is a series of 6 different fitness tests: sit-ups, pull ups, flexibility, shuttle run, distance run (either 400m, 800m, or 1 mile - depending on the student’s grade), and a flexed arm hang. All tests scores are assessed based on national standards and depending on the results of the tests, students can earn either a Presidential fitness award or a National fitness award. I also offer 2 other awards based on the fitness tests. They are the All-But-One Club and the 60 Second Club.
The All-But-One Club is for the student who tests scores are all in the National or Presidential levels, except for 1.
The 60 Second Club is for students who can hold a flexed arm hang for 60 seconds or more. Many students are able to hang for over a minute and I believe that deserves recognition.
About Me
- WENDY LACOURT
- I am a physical education teacher in the Midland Public School District in Midland, MI. I have been teaching health and physical education for 19 years. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also love to watch sports. I especially enjoy watching the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings. My favorite part about teaching at Woodcrest is the students! The students at Woodcrest are awesome and so much fun to teach. Everyone likes to play with such enthusiasm. It makes my job so easy and very fun.