Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds. Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with!

PE Teacher

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. Math teachers are weaving in coding. Science teachers are collaborating with art teachers. Language arts teachers are writing persuasive essays on environmental science.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The Bigger Picture Low activity isn’t just a health concern—it impacts academic achievement, mental health, and overall student well-being. PE teachers can’t do it alone. A strong, inclusive PE curriculum can help close these gaps. Without it, we risk leaving behind those who need support the most.

High School

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

In Year 12, a new principal decided to stop this program so more time could go ito academics. Wretman (2017) found participation in school sport had a significant standardised effect on academic achievement. School sport and academic achievement. Keane, F., & & Crawford, S. Journal of school health , 83 (1), 8-13.

Sports

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Why This Matters for Traditional PE Teachers For my non-Montessori readers, I want to emphasize that the benefits of an integrative approach to physical education are not exclusive to Montessori settings. It adds an extra layer of depth to PE programs that may otherwise be seen as secondary.

Physical Education

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.

Sports

Rennie Center

JULY 23, 2025

Across Massachusetts, numerous schools, districts, and state leaders have recognized the urgency of limiting students’ access to electronic devices in schools in order to support their healthy development and promote positive academic and life outcomes.

Health

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, banning phones opens the door for more purposeful and innovative uses of technology to enhance student learning and academic performance. And teachers have expressed mounting frustrations because student cell phone use has invaded and interrupted the classroom and school day. “72% of U.S.

High School

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In addition to academic publications, she is the author of The Seasons of Grief, Helping Children Grow Through Loss. Dr. Gaffney holds master’s degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University and Rutgers University and earned her doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

MAY 29, 2025

The start of the next academic year will be here before you know it; however, let me tell you a little secret: YOU GOT THIS! The inventory spreadsheet is easy to share with administrators, parent-teacher organizations, and other organizations that may aid in funding your physical education equipment. Did your long-range plan work?

PE Teacher

Magnus Health

MAY 21, 2025

A school cant just decide its wellness cultureits up to the teachers, staff, parents, and students to work together to create a supportive community. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to discuss how to improve mental health in schools through parent, teacher, and nurse collaboration.

Health

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Mark started teaching in the College of Education at the University of Arizona in 2008 in the Physical Education Teacher Preparation program. Mark has also taught students in the Elementary Education Teacher Preparation program, the Leadership and Learning Innovation program and most recently the Sport Camp; Recreation Leadership program.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The decision to leave means saying goodbye to friends, teachers, and a community they’ve grown to love, resulting in grief similar to losing a loved one. Teachers and staff, including myself, have to navigate the emotional needs of students who are dealing with this trauma.

Schooling

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 30, 2024

SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules. Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities.

Academics

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Structured physical activity improves concentration, teamwork, self-confidence, and even academic performance. After-school programs are uniquely positioned to encourage active play.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The episode was recorded the week before the twelfth anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook School, where Mrquez-Greenes daughter, Ana Grace, 6, was one of 20 students and six administrators and teachers who were killed. Their discussion wasn’t just another academic dialogue about gun violence.

Schooling

FACTS Management

JUNE 13, 2025

From robotics and debate to drama and environmental clubs, students are engaging in a diverse array of programs that enrich their academic experience and build lifelong skills. According to the U.S.

Assessment

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

Whether you’re a veteran teacher or new to health education, this guide will offer clear insight into what skills-based health education looks like—and how it can come to life in your classroom. >>> Get Our FREE Health E-Book!

Health Education

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 15, 2025

Research shows that having a full-time school nurse significantly improves student outcomesboth academically and medically. Build Relationships: Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and community partners. Advocacy isnt optionalits essential to creating schools where every child has access to quality healthcare.

Schooling

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

What I’ve learned from these conversations is that even though our PETE programs may be different, our students are almost all struggling with the same issue — their professional transition from students to teachers. We, as teachers, are inherently placed in a position to exert influence and enact. Running the Race. Change is hard.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This often applies for those physical educators who teach academic subjects. It’s a great example of the physical education attitude and training applied to academic teaching. One thing about physical educators is that they realize the value of making lessons fun. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

Academics

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. In this way, there is shared responsibility in addressing inequities and other systemic barriers.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

LESSONS FROM HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS We need health and physical education (HPE) teachers to flood classrooms at all levels with ideas and inspiration. HPE teachers already have it figured out! Teachers will notice a boost in student focus and attention span after a movement break.

Physical Activity

Reinventing the Game

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

There has been more than enough lamenting here on our seemingly ‘babysitter’ job for ‘fresh air’ in between the more important business of academic, examinable subjects. Probably a self-protecting mechanism of a teacher on a plateau of ‘what else is there in PE’ ).

Teaching

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

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

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Several past presidents, the association’s executive director and secretary (a former HPE teacher and administrator) made more than 50 contacts speaking to school personnel from across the state. This task was assigned to the association secretary and a team of state, district and national teachers of the year. Is this a good idea?

Physical Education

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

There are three main differences between the updated curriculum and the previous one: The lacrosse curriculum has been expanded to provide resources for teachers at a greater number of grade levels. Teachers should always remember that “equity” does not mean “equality.” What’s New in the USA Lacrosse PE Curriculum.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 28, 2023

Without access to these services, students may face barriers to learning, and their overall health and academic success could be compromised. Collaboration and Partnerships: School nurses often collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students’ health needs.

Schooling

Reinventing the Game

OCTOBER 23, 2020

This is usually the point where a whole year’s of effort culminates and everyone sort of wind down from an intense academic calendar. For them, my attitude was to hear them out and present activities that was planned for by their original teacher. These two experiences are identifiable for many teachers.

Physical Education

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. Make good judgment calls as a teacher, it´s your class! I would love to chat.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These relationships, whether with parents, teachers, or peers, provide a sense of security and support, helping children navigate challenges and develop a positive self-image 2. High Expectations and Academic Standards Setting high expectations and academic standards for children can significantly impact their belief in their abilities.

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

By doing so, we can raise awareness of the critical role school nurses play in supporting the well-being and academic success of students with special healthcare needs. Health Education and Awareness: We contribute to educating students, teachers, and staff about chronic health conditions to promote understanding and support.

Conditioning

SHAPE America

MAY 31, 2022

negotiating facilities use agreements, requesting funds from higher administration for women’s athletics, negotiating with faculty about academic vs. coaching duties). As department head, I prepared a time management survey and found that coaches spent much more time coaching than teaching and performing the academic-related tasks (e.g.,

Academics

The Everlearner

APRIL 12, 2023

Dear PE teacher, I assume you are reading this roughly in the timeframe that I am writing it. That timeframe is April within an academic year. Returning after Easter can be stressful and this blog is aimed at supporting PE to teachers to frame those experiences with a degree of insight.

PE Teacher

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

You may still find older teachers and school curriculum still clinging to it. It doesn’t help that evaluation process across subjects prefer clear quantitative data to compare teacher performances. the intent of task itself and the environment that the learner works in), other than teacher instructions. Or is it not?

Physical Education

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. Steve is a National Board Certified elementary teacher, author, and champion for bringing movement into the classroom. Academic Accelerators. Let’s Rock it! Download PDF Version.

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