SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

The post Volleyball (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Grade 8) Applies rules and etiquette by acting as an official for modified physical activities/games or creating dance routines within a given set of parameters.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

MAY 28, 2024

Created by: LaDonda Porter, Shannon Maly, Stephanie Dickson, Dan Tennessen, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Eliza Kuhn Introducing middle school students to golf brings with it opportunities for both physical and mental growth.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The post Flag Football (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Working with Others: Accepts differences among classmates in physical development, maturation, and varying skill levels by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The post Team Invasion (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Demonstrates the importance of social interaction by helping and encouraging others, avoiding trash talk, and providing support to classmates.

Middle School

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential.

Academics

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The post Jump Rope (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Grade 8) Responds appropriately to participants’ ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. The Adventure Mile for Middle School is the perfect lead-up module to Fitness Running for High School – also brought to you by OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD].

Middle School

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

EDEN MARIE KENNEDY Eden is Scott and Catherine’s younger daughter, and she went from 10 and her last semester in elementary school to 13 and her last year in middle school between 2020 and 2022. ROBERT KENNEDY JR. is the son of U.S. senator Robert F.

Schooling

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The post Health & Wellness (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. 7) Demonstrates the importance of social interaction by helping and encouraging others, avoiding trash talk, and providing support to classmates. (8)

Middle School

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Chuck Corbin discusses the criteria to determine if a program is considered academic, the "PE Effect", and the options for improving academic status and advancement of physical education. . . BY CHUCK CORBIN, PHD, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. . Presentation Material.

Academics

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Module Documents Complete Module Packet: Module Overview: Materials List: All Module Activities: Academic Language Cards: Jump Rope Skill Cards: Jump Rope Selection Poster: Universal Design for Learning: Teacher Self-Reflection Guide: Activity Plans Jump Zone: Jolly Jumpers: Skip Squad: Jumping for Joy: Jump Jams: Rhythm & Ropes: Double the Fun: (..)

Middle School

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Before that, while in college, she set up mentoring experiences for high school students and tutoring opportunities for kids in middle school. During medical school, she did community outreach through the Latino Medical Student Association.

Academics

Alexandra Lemm

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

For elementary school teachers, intervention might be something that is done weekly and can be handled with your eyes closed. However, with middle school and high school teachers, station groups with a teacher table are not necessarily common. In fact, it can be a foreign concept altogether. Grouping matters.

Teacher

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Instead, Shape outlines physical education as “an academic subject that provides a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for healthy, active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence.”

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

Academic Language Cards [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz [PDF, WORD]. Module Overview [PDF, WORD]. Materials List [PDF, WORD]. Activity Plans [PDF, WORD]. Adventure Learning Core Values Card [PDF, WORD]. Universal Design [PDF, WORD]. Teacher Self-Reflection [PDF, WORD]. Assessments. Holistic Rubric [PDF, WORD].

Academics

Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I never joined a sports team until middle school, but PE was always my favorite subject,” says R.J. My ultimate goal is to go where I can get a good academic education and play for a top athletic program.” At six-foot-two and 240 pounds, R.J. He also plays basketball and participates in track and field.

High School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This module is written for intermediate grade levels and can also be used at the middle school level. Academic Language Cards [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz [PDF, WORD]. Minute to Win challenges are designed to be a safe place for students to experience and understand this journey. Activity Plans [PDF, WORD].

Middle School

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Per the CDC, physical education is an academic subject just like math, science, or social studies, “It (PE) 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. These 15 ready to go lessons can help! . Get Access Here.

PE

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Plus, combine the academic language cards and Turkey Trot Crew Cards to create a festive, fun and meaningful bulletin board or word wall. Add some active joy to the month of November and use the gratitude-focused debrief questions to get your students thinking about the true meaning of the season.

Academics

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students. 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. What Is Social Emotional Learning?

High School

Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. The pressures of academic achievement mean that things are sacrificed at the altar of grades. They missed a test day and need to make it up. They did poorly on a test and are doing a retake.

PE

Open Phys Ed

DECEMBER 4, 2021

We’ve created 11 fun and engaging instant activities with social and emotional learning academic language posters focused on the CASEL SEL competencies. Academic Language Cards: [ PDF , WORD ]. Module Documents. Complete Module Packet: [ PDF Only ]. Complete Module Packet: [ PDF Only ]. Module Overview: [ PDF , WORD ].

Academics

Every Kids Sports

JUNE 5, 2024

Eryka, on the other hand, had to forgo sports to focus on academics and help her mother. Here’s a glimpse into how each child has benefitted: Kamea, a high school sophomore, has been playing softball since middle school. Alona, a middle schooler, excels both academically as an A+ student and athletically in soccer.

Sports

Shape PA

APRIL 14, 2022

Nick taught elementary and middle school health and physical education from 2005 to 2016 in the Midd-West School District where he also served as the Curriculum Coordinator of Health and Physical Education. Nick led the standards committee on revising the Pennsylvania Academic Health, Safety, and Physical Education standards.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JULY 15, 2024

The structure of this lesson, and all STEM Sports lessons, provide flexibility in implementation, allowing teachers to adjust the amount of time spent on each sport or STEM component based on the specific needs of their classroom/school. This means teachers can focus more on the teaching, and less on the preparation!

Sports

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

And there are still countless options for middle school PE lesson plans and high school PE lesson plans that focus on fitness education. Later in this article, we will highlight some of the most popular physical education resources.

Physical Education

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

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The first time my middle school students played this game, I didn’t explain that this game was serving as a metaphor for sustainability and conservation. While it’s nice to see good grades or hear your student is doing well in their academics, imagine hearing that your child is an intrinsically good person.

PE

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

The activities included are some of your OPEN favorites that we have updated with additional academic language and activity procedures to assist with welcoming students into your classes. These activities can be used in the beginning of the school year, or anytime you welcome students back after holidays or breaks.

Physical Education

Magnus Health

OCTOBER 21, 2024

With Magnus Health, nurses and other authorized users like athletic coaches or school counselors can add these notes to students’ health records for future reference. Magnus Health also syncs with popular student information systems like Veracross, enabling a reliable flow of information between academics and the health office.

Immune system

FACTS Management

MAY 13, 2022

This increase in SEL in schools is critical, as strengthening social and emotional skills is crucial for academic success. Schools also serve as “first responders” in terms of student mental health issues, explains NPR.

Health

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

It’s important for coaches and parents to maintain perspective: while winning is certainly nice, the ultimate goal is to prepare these athletes for what’s to come in middle school, high school, and beyond. However, the foundation of a successful high school sports program is laid long before athletes step onto a varsity field.

High School

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Academic Language Cards [PDF, WORD]. Essential Questions & Priority Outcomes [PDF, WORD]. Module Block Plan [PDF, WORD]. Activity Plans [PDF, WORD]. Components of Fitness Posters [PDF, WORD]. Create Your Own Tabata Routine [PDF, WORD]. Take Home Tabata Routines [PDF, WORD]. Performance Rubric [PDF, WORD]. Interval Music.

High School

Open Phys Ed

JUNE 4, 2024

Module Documents Full Module Packet: Required Materials: All Module Activities: Academic Language Cards: Universal Design Considerations: Activity Plans Bocce Ball: Bean Bag Toss: Spike it Up: Spike it Up: Paddle Style: Bucket Golf: Disc Golf: Can’t see the file links?

Dance

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Or a group of teachers might have a plan for new programs but fail to get academic administrators to buy in. For example, a sole teacher might have hopes to transition to a fitness-focused curriculum but struggle to get other department members on board and invested.

Physical Education