My duties and responsibilities are to supervise, monitor/mentor 100+ students on field trips for the Henrico PAL After-School, Summer Camp Program and facilitate Open Gym Night Basketball.Effectively plan, create and implement strategies for recreational games and sports activities (Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer) as well as provide recommendation for sports equipment , keep an accurate account on record of data results of the fitness evaluation process and its outcomes for Boys and Girls K-8.

FITNESS EDUCATION* Explain benefits of exercise; the importance of warm-up and cool-down* Engage students in fitness related activitiesScientific Principles and Concepts * Describe the health-related components of fitness (cardio, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition)* Explain characteristics of safe exercise programs for each area of health-related fitness* Explain exercise intensity and pulse calculation, target heart rate, and training zones* Exposed students thru the utilization of tools and/or equipment (heart rate monitors, treadmills, elliptical) * Differentiate muscular strength and endurance and basic strength training terminology* Identify common myths associated with strength training * Identify basic muscle anatomy and actions * Explain body composition, BMI, and healthy body weightExercise and Fitness Planning* Student Personal Fitness Plans-create and implement: * VA wellness testing and SMART goals * Fitness planning and conducting activities * Utilize available technology * Describe recommendations and guidelines for improvement of each area of fitness* Explain and apply FITT and SOP principles to each area of fitness* Develop strategies for improving personal fitness* Identify and apply methods for properly increasing flexibility (Yoga, Pilates, dynamic flexibility)* Identify criteria for selecting and purchasing fitness equipment and programs* Evaluate the effectiveness of equipment and programs UNIT 1-INTRODUCTION (Wks 1-3)* Benefits of exercise and dangers of physical inactivity* Factors that influence one's fitness levels* Exercise recommendations for teens* Importance of and physiological response to warm-up and cool-down* Overview of the health-related components of fitness* Base-line fitness testing Fitness Plan Components: * Student profile taken* Student record of base-line scores* VA Wellness Zone reference and correlation