Personal health

I took the senior gym class this year because physical education is by far the most fun department that the school has to offer. I took many difficult core classes this year, two of them AP classes. I thought gym would give me a nice class that didn’t give me any homework. Not only was it that but it also offered me an environment to be physically active and have fun. From the first fitness test of insanity to the second my results did improve. I think this was not only a result of being active in gym class but also because at the time of the second fitness test I was in peak midseason swimming shape. That greatly contributed to my fitness level during the second test. From the second to the final tests on insanity I had slight drops due to not being in shape from swim. The unit that I had the highest average heart rate during was the basketball unit. Basketball is a sport I really enjoy playing. During gym it was a unit I participated in and gave it a strong effort on a daily basis. It’s a sport that involves a lot of running as well. The unit I had the lowest average heart rate during was the badminton unit. There is not a lot of movement involved and it was not an activity I was very good at. I have noticed changes in my body. I feel like I am a little bit thinner. I also feel like for the first time in a while I don’t have such a fat neck. Since I will not be competitively swimming in college I can use heart rate checks when I go to the pool to work out while I am away at school. I will check to maintain my heart rate in the target zone to ensure I stay fit and in shape while away at school. In conclusion I am glad I took senior gym this year. I think by far it has been the best gym class through out high school. This year the sports were much more competitive and all around a lot more fun to participate in.