Many of us know and have experienced the positive effect of exercise and how it can make us feel better, but most of us have no idea why. It also seems that when we feel better physically, emotionally and mentally, we tend to try harder, achieve more and succeed at higher levels. As you read the introduction and chapters 1-2 in the book SPARK, think about your own K-12 PE experience and how it might compare to the experience the students at Naperville Central or Titusville Secondary experienced.
After Reading the introduction and chapters 1-2 in the book SPARK, write a 5 paragraph, 500-1000 word reaction paper in APA format regarding what happened at Naperville Central and the Titusville secondary schools. Support and discuss your reaction with facts from other sources or your own PA and/or life experience(s).
Within your paper, discuss whether or not the information in the introduction and chapters 1-2 in the SPARK book has changed or reinforced anything you previously thought about physical education, physical activity (PA) or the need and importance of movement activity?
Your paper should include all APA basic components:
APA Cover page
Introduction paragraph with a clear purpose/thesis.
5 paragraph paper that dedicates at least 3 paragraphs that respond, explain and provide examples to the question prompts.
12-pt generic font that is double spaced
Page numbers per APA (upper right corner)
Title on Page 2 (bold)
Level 1 section headings to separate each part of our paper. No sub-headings please.
Conclusion paragraph that summarizes/wraps up your paper.
APA Reference page referencing at a minimum the SPARK book. If you cite/use other sources in your paper, please include on the reference page. This is a separate page at the end of your paper.
Note: Please do not include an abstract for papers in the course.
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