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5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

SHAPE America

These notes became the foundation for a two-part series we would later write for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), “Transitioning From Students of Teaching to Teachers of Students.”. Running the Race. As the clock ticks toward graduation, those innocent, every-once-in-a-while thoughts gain strength.

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How to Motivate Staff to Lead Physical Activity in Your Program (Even if They’re Not Fitness Pros)

Skillastics

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners. The truth is children dont need their leaders to act like personal trainers.

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Volleyball (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Locomotor Skills: (Grade 6) Safely and purposefully uses mature locomotor skills in rhythms and patterns in dance, fitness, and sport environments.

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Flag Football (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities. Locomotor Skills: Combines locomotor skills with movement concepts in dance, fitness, and sport environments. Movement Concepts: Creates open space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Outcome [E4.3&5]. Outcome [E27.3-5]. Standard 2.

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Team Invasion (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Manipulative Skills: Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Movement Concepts: Creates open space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities.

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Volleyball (High School)

Open Phys Ed

Personal Challenge: (Grades 9-12) Chooses an appropriate level of challenge to experience success and a desire to participate in self-selected physical activity while working toward personal fitness goals. Working with Others: (Grades 9-12) Uses communication skills and strategies that promote positive team/group dynamics.