Coach Morena
8th Grade PE 2020-2021
Hi!
My name is Dan Morena and I am one of two 8th grade PE teachers at Del Mar this year. I have been teaching PE at Del Mar for 20 years (31 years in the district). I have also been a Varsity Football (28 years in MCAL), Varsity Basketball (43 years in MCAL and middle school combined) and a track coach for our school.
I am so grateful to be returning for my 32 year in the Reed Union School District as a PE teacher.
My 8th grade classes will meet during periods 1,3,4,5,7.
The overall goal is to develop a desire for wellness and to be healthy, physically fit, active for a lifetime, with an understanding as to why this is so beneficial for a good quality of life!
With this goal in mind, a variety of activities, and related concepts for health and fitness will be taught throughout the year to meet the needs of our students and hopefully create the "SPARK" that makes our students want to go for "more" on their own time.
My classes will be active but we will also explore nutritional aspects as they relate to movement and
why some "fuel" is better than others and what happens with different foods and beverages in the body.
We will learn about the physical body, (muscles and how they work and respond to exercise, in addition to the effects on the cardiovascular system) as well as the emotional benefits of regular exercise for the reduction of stress, better sleep, and mental focus.
I am truly looking forward to another safe, happy, fun year at Del Mar whether by distance learning or in person.
Our guiding thought will always be:
Be well Stay well! :)
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I can be reached at [email protected]
or at 435-1468 ext. 3233
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