PE for Parents

JUNE 6, 2025

EnergizEd Our EnergizEd program is a comprehensive approach to physical activity and active play. 1,2,3 Children who are well-nourished, physically active, and emotionally supported are more likely to attend school regularly, concentrate better, and perform academically.

Wellness

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Rather, this article advocates for an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate approach that aligns with guidelines championed by experts such as the Aspen Institute, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and academic researchers. Physical activity and fundamental movement skills are essential throughout childhood.

Sports

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 6, 2025

By incorporating academic topics into physical education, you can support students' brain development by helping them build connections between different areas of knowledge. It adds an extra layer of depth to PE programs that may otherwise be seen as secondary.

Physical Education

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

The wonderful people running these programs are often educators, childcare professionals, or part-time, young adults who wear many hats, and leading physical activity might not be their comfort zone. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners. Kids need movement.

Physical Activity

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

This benefits a childs hearing and also encourages creativity, imagination, learning, physical activity, and more. These products reduce outside noise that may be competing with what theyre trying to hear through their headphones, so they dont need to crank up the volume. – Provide plenty of device-free time.

Academics

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

All his classes include some aspect of physical activity integrated along with academic material and a focus on inclusive programming which ensures opportunities for all. Mark also works closely with the U of A’s Adapted Sport Program and the Arizona Adapted Sports Organization assisting them whenever the need arises.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This module provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing movement concepts and movement patterns that can carry over into a variety of other physical activities. SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities.

Academics

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture.

Physical Activity

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. Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance? Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?

Academics

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This conception of physical literacy has reinvigorated my propensity for human movement, physical activity, social justice, empathy, anti-racist work, and the celebration of diversity for fellow human beings on their physical literacy journey.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. I am surprised when I hear schools no longer have field day to protect “academic time.” Don’t do it!

Wellness

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. So how can we educate our classroom teachers on how important time in physical education is for their students’ well-being?

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

These effects can make it harder for students to focus on their academics, athletics, and other extracurricular activities. Here are 5 healthy coping mechanisms you can share with your students: Stay active. Empower your students to reduce their stress and anxiety by getting physical activity every day.

Education

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Students will learn how lacrosse is referred to as the medicine game and learn about how physical activity and sport can support the mental and emotional health of all people. SEL Focus Students will learn how physical activity can play its part in making us “feel good.”

Physical Education

PE Scholar

JANUARY 18, 2024

Introduction by Nick Pontefract, Chief Strategy Officer, Sport England This report summarises the sport and physical activity behaviours of 5-16-year-olds

Academics

Active Schools Us

MARCH 30, 2022

This workshop will provide a variety of tools, tips, and techniques to help teachers navigate the transitions between sessions of physical activity. Montana’s initiative to promote comprehensive physical activity has transformed the culture within schools. Academic Accelerators. Let’s Rock it! Download PDF Version.

Academics

Active Schools Us

APRIL 21, 2023

Unfortunately, the Aspen Institute reports that less than 4 in 10 high school students participate in sports, and fewer than 25 percent of students meet the recommended level of regular physical activity. Due to low student engagement in sports activities, schools miss out on significant benefits for the institution and students.

Sports

Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Good PE teachers possess the skills to deliver a comprehensive and engaging curriculum and serve as role models, inspiring students to adopt lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living. Physical education can get confused with physical activity. PE and recess are not the same!

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance. Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

High School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

Physical Activity

Active Schools Us

APRIL 1, 2022

Data from CDC pretty much tells the story: less than one-quarter (24%) of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This 60-minute recommendation comes from the federal government’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans which is grounded in the most current scientific evidence.

Education

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 11, 2022

As physical educators, one of our objectives is to encourage students to use physical activities as vehicles for self-expression. All Module Activities: [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz: [PDF, WORD]. Perfecting every step is not what is important. Module Documents.

Fitness

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.

Physical Activity

The PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the hustle of modern education, where academic achievements often take the spotlight, the importance of physical education (PE) can sometimes be overlooked. However, a growing body of research is shedding light on a crucial connection: the link between physical education and academic performance.

Primary School

Aspire-Ed

MAY 1, 2024

What if pupils could achieve higher academic attainment while ticking off their daily movement and exercise targets? With physically active learning (PAL), they can. Boosting results with physically active learning Physically active learning challenges traditional, desk-based teaching methods by injecting movement into lessons.

Physical Activity

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

Activity Plans [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Cards [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz [PDF, WORD]. Individual Activities Click activity title to view PDF. Grade 8) Demonstrates respect for self by asking for help and helping others in various physical activities. Module Overview [PDF, WORD].

Academics

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But even as PE classes have evolved, the arguments against physical education in schools have persisted: “Physical education classes take up valuable school time that could be otherwise dedicated to math, science, or other core subjects.”

Physical Education

The PE Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

PE and physical activity support positive well-being for people of all ages, as they help to lift your mood and release endorphins. This is, of course, true for young people, and at The PE Hub , we firmly believe that physical activity helps promote healthier all-around development.

PE

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

Personal Enjoyment (1) Describes positive feelings that result from physical activity participation. (3) 3) Reflects on the reasons for enjoying selected physical activities. 1) Discusses the reasons for participating in physical activity with friends. (2) Please enjoy all the resources provided.

Physical Activity

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

Physical Education

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. Social Interaction: (Grades 9-12) Identifies and evaluates the opportunity for social interaction and social support in self-selected physical activities.

High School

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This collection of instant activities serves to help teachers get students moving quickly, while also providing meaningful learning tasks with academic integration. 3-5) Describes the social benefits gained from participation in physical activity. (6-8)

Movement

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. Standard 2. Outcome [E3.3-5c]. Standard 3.

Motor Skills

School Yard

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There is much research supporting family engagement in children’s education being one of the building blocks for academic success, but what about physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle for a lifetime? This is essentially a framework for planning physical activity in and around the school community.

Physical Activity

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Grade 8) Responds appropriately to participants’ ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts. Grade 8) Demonstrates respect for self by asking for help and helping others in various physical activities.

Middle School

Aspire-Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The foundations of our physical activity behaviours start in the earliest of years. Children who develop physical literacy in the Early Years are more likely to enjoy being physically active, and they have lower morbidity and mortality across their life course. Helen Battelley is course creator and leader.

Physical Activity