Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is launching the President’s Endowment Challenge for the academic year 2024-2025, and the theme couldn’t be more crucial: “Advocating for Equity.”

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Schooling Academics Health Education Movement 182

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Created by: Jenna Knapp & Aaron Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Jennifer Truong For thousands of years, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Analyzes movement situations and applies movement concepts (e.g.,

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Motor Skills Dance Movement Physical Activity 98

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably.

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Physical Activity Movement Schooling PE Teacher 52

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

experiences that are connected to or mirror the academic curriculum.” ” — Glossary of Education Reform This means that while we have our own classroom, we should not act as an independent entity from the academic classroom. However, a co-curricular complements and connects to the academic curriculum.

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PE Academics Gyms Physical Education 85

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This module builds on the Invasion Basics module for grades 3-5 and provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing the movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

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Middle School Schooling Dance Academics 89

Drowning in the Shallow

JANUARY 29, 2022

Children and young people will not automatically improve their movement, health, academic success or their pro-social behaviours just by participating in the subject. Physical Education is not inherently good. To achieve that we need to become more intentional with how we shape PE, what we fill it with and how we offer it. →

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Teaching Teaching PE Academics 130

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably.

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Physical Activity Movement Schooling PE Teacher 52

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 11, 2022

These activities provide an opportunity for teachers to integrate rhythmic movement in a fun and engaging way. Personal enjoyment, social engagement, and having an appreciation for all movement forms will teach and reinforce skills and concepts while keeping the magic of movement alive. Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD].

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Fitness Fitness Academics Physical Activity 111

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 ).

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 115

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I use is Physical Literacy: the knowledge, skills, and agency to enjoy a lifetime of daily movement. Lifelong daily movement leads to increased happiness and health and correlates to higher academic achievement and earnings potential. A balanced curriculum of kinetics and academics allows educators to teach physical literacy.

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Academics Physical Education Movement Assessment 72

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 18, 2023

He is also the coauthor of the Corwin Bestseller The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement, a book and philosophy that has changed the view of teaching and learning around the world. The Kinesthetic Classroom 2.0 Corwin) was released in the summer of 2017.

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Academics Physical Education Movement Teaching 103

Reinventing the Game

OCTOBER 9, 2021

These are words that practitioners may not have the effort and time bandwidth to differentiate or understand their academic vs literal use. It matters when we acknowledge that the movement is a life-skill and the recipients of our services are differentiated with many needs. Is it a problem?

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Physical Education PE Education Education 130

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities. Movement Concepts: (Grades 9-12) Uses movement concepts and principles to analyze and improve performance of self and others in a selected skill.

Dance 52

Dance Academics Physical Activity Movement 52

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 11, 2024

Slap 21: Leaning Tower: Treasure Hunt: Cone Catcher: Chariot Race: Assessments Academic Language Quiz: Holistic Performance Rubric: Journal Every Day is Game Day Journal: Teacher Reflection Self-Evaluation/Reflection Guide: Can’t see the file links? 4) Combines movement concepts with skills in a variety of small-sided practice tasks. (5)

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Physical Activity Physical Education Academics Movement 40

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity. Today’s environment and increasingly sedentary lifestyles mean many children are missing out on learning fundamental movement skills, like how to run, throw, kick, catch or jump.

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Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 98

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. Physical education is an academic subject, just like math or science.

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Physical Education Health Education Education 98

Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

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High School Schooling Academics Physical Activity 98

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This means that precise movements are needed in push-ups and sit-ups to trigger the automatic count. Lately I have been wondering if my own efforts in wanting to know more could be a waste when the organic development of the subject over decades still seems to move towards movement for the sake of moving and little consideration for learning.

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Physical Education PE Education Education 264

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. Students are given the opportunity to explore movement in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel welcomed and successful.

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Academics Physical Education Physical Activity Dance 52

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 ).

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Example 1: STATE GOAL 19 “Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity.”

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PE Motor Skills Physical Education Assessment 105

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Grade 8) Combines locomotor skills with movement concepts in dance, fitness, and sport environments. 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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Middle School Schooling Dance Physical Activity 98

Active Schools Us

APRIL 1, 2022

Kids are whole beings whose daily educational experience needs to include academic, social-emotional, and physical learning. That’s what the Active Schools Movement is all about. And there are schools successfully using them – just not enough. Which makes this a health and educational equity issue that must be addressed.

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Education Education Schooling Physical Activity 130

Reinventing the Game

DECEMBER 4, 2020

As we head towards the end of the academic year from where I am from, we have an awkward two weeks period where PE resumes before school closes for the holiday. I am inspired to go further and try to understand the role of movement within our world. Much of these involve the sciences of the body in context.

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Conditioning Physical Education PE Education 130

Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities. Movement Concepts: (Grades 9-12) Uses movement concepts and principles to analyze and improve performance of self and others in a selected skill.

Dance 52

Dance Academics Physical Activity Movement 52

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.

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Dance Physical Education PE Academics 98

Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

This paper explore the ecological perspective to the complexity existence that skills learning takes place in, i.e. why and how movement emerges. This is perhaps opposed to the more palatable perspective of skills learning as solely mechanical and existing in a ‘simple’ environment of learner and teacher, i.e. how movement is created.

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Physical Education Teaching Teaching PE 130

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This module includes activities that are designed to develop movement concepts and body control. Our focus remains on safe movement exploration versus competitive gymnastics proficiency. Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz: [PDF, WORD]. Movement Skills & Concepts. Module Documents.

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Education Education Physical Activity Movement 52

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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Physical Activity Movement Schooling Physical Education 488

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical Activity is bodily movement of any type. Physical Activity vs Physical Education – PE Class, not PA Class Although physical activity is defined as any bodily movement, over the years many people have associated the term with only high heart rate and constant movement. ” – Shape America.

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Physical Activity Physical Education Education Education 52

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD]. MOVEMENT SKILLS & CONCEPTS. Students demonstrate skill competency and can apply concepts and strategies to movement and performance. Module Documents. Complete module packet: [PDF, WORD]. Module Overview: [PDF, WORD]. Required Materials: [PDF, WORD]. All Module Activities: [PDF, WORD].

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Physical Activity Physical Education Assessment Movement 98

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

Students will also benefit from the Form 101 component of this module, which teaches fundamental athletic skills, running posture, leg movements, and arm movements. Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz: [PDF, WORD]. MOVEMENT SKILLS & CONCEPTS. Module Overview: [PDF, WORD]. Assessments.

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Middle School Schooling Dance Cooperative Learning 52

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

As a result, students will have better physical health, mental health, and improved academic performance. Movement breaks in class can increase daily physical activity time and help to improve concentration and attention for any grade level, from elementary through high school.

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Physical Education Education Education Schooling 98

Open Phys Ed

MAY 22, 2023

The game of Street Racket was created in Switzerland to promote healthy lifestyles and well-being, but also to bring people together through racket games and movement. 4) Listens respectfully to corrective feedback from others (adults and peers). (5) 5) Gives corrective feedback respectfully to peers.

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Teacher Feedback Physical Activity Physical Education Academics 52

SHAPE America

JUNE 23, 2022

As we are all aware by now, critical race theory (CRT) has been of fierce discussion in numerous parts of the United States, reducing an established academic framework to a catch-all term that falsely villainizes white people. CRT is an approach to studying U.S. Additional Resources. Brian Culp Brian Culp, Ed.D.,

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Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 221

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

I have been lamenting on this for our practise for some time, i.e. how we introduce movement evaluation cues directly as teaching cues to our learners. Much of the cues we derive from ideal movement solution may mean little to novices who are still exploring their own range of movement adaptations.

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Physical Education PE Education Education 130

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

KS1: “Pupils should develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others. Bilateral coordination has been found to facilitate academic success.

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