Active Schools Us

APRIL 21, 2023

Here’s why schools should start investing more in sports: Increases students’ academic performance Others may think that sports can distract students from academics. On top of that, students can have better cognitive performance than other students by increasing their physical activity and fitness levels through sports.

Sports 130

Sports Sports Sport Schooling 130

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy. A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. Fitness curriculum focuses on building skills in physical activity options that students can do beyond the walls of schools.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Fitness Fitness Education 52

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

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. Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g., Standard 2.

Motor Skills 98

Motor Skills Movement Dance Physical Activity 98

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 2, 2021

Team-building , routine-setting, and health-related fitness with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules. Academic Language Cards [PDF, WORD]. The post Team Fitness Adventure (Grades 3-5) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Giants, Wizards, Elves Poster [PDF, WORD].

Fitness 52

Fitness Fitness Nutrition Physical Education 52

Drowning in the Shallow

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

PE will sort out children’s behaviour, better prepare children for the work place and create a fit and healthy nation. This week’s big claim is that PE will improve children’s academic achievement. A week does not go by without some big claim being made about the positive developmental benefits of PE.

PE 130

PE Academics Achievement Fitness 130

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Also recently, the strangle hold of fitness testing looms large in my professional life. Following the fitness theme here, I happen to visit a National uniform-group fitness testing centre where we observed their latest technology in helping test recruits using X-Box technology. Or is it not? This after 3 decades of teaching!

Physical Education 264

Physical Education PE Education Education 264

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

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.

Middle School 89

Middle School Schooling Dance Academics 89

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 20, 2022

Unfortunately, the administrators who make educational policy are often academics with no grounding in physical fitness—their decisions are based on efficiency rather than sound physiological principles. Stewart, “Games children should play,” from Running Through My Mind, Victoria: 3S Fitness Group Ltd.,

Physical Education 130

Physical Education Education Education Physiology 130

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education High School 52

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Academic Performance – Average scores for students in 2022 declined 5 points in reading and 7 points in mathematics compared to 2020. Academic Performance – Improves attention and memory. Muscular Fitness – Builds strong muscles and endurance.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Health Education Education 98

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Pumpkin Patch Fitness Cards [ PDF , WORD ]. Trick or Treat Fitness Stations [ PDF , WORD ]. Academic Language Cards [ PDF , PPT ]. Trick or Treat Fitness [ PDF , WORD ]. Pumpkin Patch Fitness [ PDF , WORD ]. Pumpkin Ball Flash Cards [ PDF Only ]. Ghost Hunters Exercise Chart [ PDF , PPT ].

Academics 124

Academics Physical Education Fitness Fitness 124

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

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.

Middle School 98

Middle School Schooling Dance Physical Activity 98

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Our First Advocacy Attempts More than 20 years ago, WHPE began conducting several Legislative Health & Fitness Day events at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison. A principal has low academic scores so he wants to cut recess. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! Is this a good idea?

Physical Education 417

Physical Education Education Education Health 417

Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

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.

High School 98

High School Schooling Academics Physical Activity 98

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. In recent years, many Illinois schools have adopted PLT4M to create fitness-education model of physical education for students. In addition, it helps them come to class with a purpose and focus on working hard.

PE 105

PE Motor Skills Physical Education Assessment 105

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the nation’s leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students. In the world of fitness, students practice working towards goals that take time, effort, and energy to achieve.

High School 105

High School Schooling Exercise Achievement 105

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

From an academic standpoint, it’s interesting to watch the metamorphosis of rather carefree students to individuals sprinting toward the finish line. While no one-size-fits-all solutions exist, employing some common strategies may help increase the odds of success in your career as a health and physical educator.

Physical Education 410

Physical Education Teacher Health Education 410

Open Phys Ed

MAY 22, 2023

Fitness Knowledge: (3) Describes the concept of fitness and provides examples of physical activities to enhance fitness. (4) 4) Identifies the components of health-related and skill-related fitness. (5) 5) Identifies activities that require and/or improve the components of fitness.

Teacher Feedback 52

Teacher Feedback Physical Activity Physical Education Academics 52

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But at a high level, four following areas help highlight the benefits of high school physical education: Physical Mental Academics Social-Emotional 1) Physical – When students participate in a quality physical education program, they develop the skills and knowledge to improve and maintain personal fitness.

High School 52

High School Physical Education Education Education 52

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. We owe it to our kids to provide ample opportunity to explore physical fitness and health through physical education classes. The long-term goal is to help students pursue happy and healthy lifestyles.

Physical Education 119

Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Fitness Programming: (6) Maintains a physical activity log for at least two weeks and reflects on activity levels documented in the log. (7) 7) Designs a fitness and nutrition plan based on personal fitness goals, emotional and mental health needs, and activity preferences. (8)

Middle School 52

Middle School Wellness Health Schooling 52

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

What we are talking about goes beyond the traditional notions of physical fitness; it encompasses a broader range of skills and knowledge that empower individuals to participate confidently and competently in physical activities throughout their lives. If you can teach a student a game that gets them off a device – that’s physical literacy.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 98

Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Research shows that the motor skill development associated with consistent participation in physical education/activity can improve academic performance, cognition, visual-perceptual skills, attention, memory, and problem-solving skills ( CDC, 2010 ; de Greeff et al., 2018 ; Fernandes, et al., 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

Physical Education 112

Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 112

Heartzones

AUGUST 10, 2023

Parents expect objective examples of their child’s evaluations in academics. Physical education is one of the academics. There are many differences in various fitness levels within one class in physical education, or in one sports’ practice. It is time to individualize exercise prescriptions for every student/athlete.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Sports 98

FACTS Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, focusing on the right considerations can streamline your search and ensure you ask the most pertinent questions to find a system that fits your institution’s needs. Consider student population, academic programs, and administrative challenges. Let’s delve into the key aspects that should guide your inquiries.

Academics 52

Academics Assessment Fitness Fitness 52

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

PDF , YouTube ] Health-Related Fitness Fun COMPLETE CARD SET [ Google , PDF , PPT ] SPANISH CARD SET [ Google , PDF ] Inchworm Relay [ PDF , YouTube ] Jump Rope 5K [ PDF , YouTube ] 800-Meter Steeplechase [ PDF , YouTube ] H.Y.P.E. Please enjoy all the resources provided. Happy Field Day Season!

Physical Activity 138

Physical Activity Dance Agility Physical Education 138

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

At the same time, headlines started to pop up about the pandemic’s mental and emotional toll on students and its impact on overall academic performance. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Physical education teachers pushed to go from a traditional game and sports model to a more comprehensive fitness and wellness model.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Schooling Physical Education Academics 52

Active Schools Us

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

All matters of daily routine, classroom instruction, curriculum and academic priority – indeed, the entire school ethos – assume form through the principal’s vision. ”: Teachers’ and principals’ perceptions of implementing additional physical activity in school for academic performance. My Captain! Webster, C.

Schooling 130

Schooling Physical Activity Physical Education Secondary Schools 130

Physical Education Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This adds an academic twist, aligning the activities with broader learning objectives and reinforcing the idea that physical education encompasses more than just movement. For example, use the Heart Hunt Relay to pose educational questions inside each heart.

Dance 98

Dance Physical Education PE Academics 98

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are four main points to consider when evaluating the importance of physical education: 1) Physical – Students who participate in a quality physical education program develop the skills and knowledge to improve and maintain personal fitness. With technology, fitness can become personalized and tracked through data and reporting.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education Academics 52

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

Rather than just looking at it as an opportunity for physical activity, they say, “It is an academic subject characterized by a planned, sequential K–12 curriculum (course of study) that is based on the national standards for physical education. Another example schools can offer is a personal fitness class.

Physical Education 97

Physical Education PE Education Education 97

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz: [PDF, WORD]. Demonstrates Fitness Knowledge. Fitness Knowledge. (K) Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster. (1) 2) Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness. (3) Module Documents.

Education 52

Education Education Physical Activity Movement 52

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day? Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. However, there are a multitude of benefits of sleep, impacting not only your academic performance but also your overall health and well-being.

Immune system 105

Immune system Physiology High School Physical Education 105

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. In addition, physical education teachers will incorporate pe lessons that teach topics like foundational fitness, yoga, strength training, and other lifetime fitness activities. Instead, physical education can teach and support students to better pursue lifetime fitness and physical activity.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Physical Education Education Education 52

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

This new instructional module provides over 100 pages of fitness running instructional tools with fun and cooperative learning activities that teach students about the physical, social and emotional benefits of fitness running as a lifetime fitness activity. Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD]. Assessments.

Middle School 52

Middle School Schooling Dance Cooperative Learning 52

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Maybe that means I use a particular resource exactly as it is, maybe I modify it to fit my needs or my goals, or maybe I take one piece of it and implement it into what I am already doing. The unique history of lacrosse provides tremendous opportunities to discuss culture and promote social and emotional learning.

Physical Education 401

Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 401

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Quality physical education programs provide students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education Assessment 52