Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. Physical education can get confused with physical activity. PE and recess are not the same!

Physical Education

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

Physed n Health

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The American Heart Association, the CDC, and other groups consistently promote the importance of physical activities and the impact on students’ academic performance, behavior, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Before the pandemic, 81% of students received their daily dose of physical activities during PE class.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Clearly define what you want your students to achieve throughout the lesson. Outside of your Classroom- Emphasize the importance of physical activity in promoting lifelong fitness and health to your students. Time-bound (Structured Time Frames) Set a clear structure for achieving each objective in your lessons.

PE Teacher

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. He made a gallant effort but failed and stumbled back to the ground after only achieving 3 to 5 feet up the rope.

Physical Activity

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. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Reach out to us for a free consultation!

PE

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

PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

Shape America defines assessment as, “one of the four essential components of physical education — is the gathering of evidence about student achievement and making inferences about student progress based on that evidence.” ” Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education. get the free e-book now.

Assessment

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

This empowers them to take control of their health and well-being, setting the foundation for a lifetime of physical activity and wellness. In addition, many state standards for physical education echo this call, emphasizing the importance of students designing and creating their workouts. Ready to WOW your Admins?

Fitness

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By dedicating physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) as one of the ten components of the Whole School Model, a new emphasis on physical health opens the door to how we look at PE and PA in schools. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Get Access Here.

Physical Education

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. He made a gallant effort but failed and stumbled back to the ground after only achieving 3 to 5 feet up the rope.

Physical Activity

Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. The pressures of academic achievement mean that things are sacrificed at the altar of grades. As PE teachers, what are we supposed to do?

PE

Aspire-Ed

APRIL 20, 2022

As Head of Sport, Shaun supports Heads of PE and Directors of Sport in further improving the quality of their PE curriculum, school sport programmes and physical activity provision; Shaun ensures they’re using the power of sport to assist young people with their wider educational development.

PE Teacher

Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. Embedding Physically Active Learning in Your School (PRACTICAL). Assessment in PE.

Primary School

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Students can develop these critical lifelong fitness skills through physical education classes.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A goal is the culmination of knowledge and habits we hope to instill for lifelong physical activity and health. That framework is made up of achieving objectives in the class. This is no different in PE. I’m not saying that Montessori teachers are not physically fit or healthy.

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As physical education teachers work to implement a quality physical education program aligned to the California state standards for PE, we break down actionable steps and examples to support students’ journey for a physically active healthy lifestyle.

PE

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Associated with that, is commentary suggesting generally a declining participation in physical activity as part of one’s valued ‘way of life’. There is limited evidence of sport teaching in physical education transferring to physical activity participation 'beyond the school gate' in any numerical sense of significance.

Teaching

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” ” What was your first experience with Physical Education technology?

Middle School

Aspire-Ed

MAY 23, 2022

The Department for Education (DfE) states that schools should use their premium to secure improvements in 5 key indicators: Engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity. The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement. Increased participation in competitive sport.

Primary School

PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of lifetime fitness activities in physical education and provide examples for class and life beyond. What Are Lifetime Fitness Activities? As a result, students are more likely to find a physical activity option that they like now and that they can continue into adulthood.

Fitness

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth.

Motivation

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. However, physical education classes are far from the gym class stereotypes portrayed in popular movies and TV shows.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

By incorporating movement breaks into the classroom routine, students engage in physical activity, which helps to improve blood circulation and oxygen flow to the brain. Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins, neurotransmitters that promote a positive mood and improve cognitive abilities.

Movement

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. A physical education class participates in a no equipment workout.

PE

PLT4M

DECEMBER 11, 2023

” The five SEL competencies are: Self-awareness Self-management Responsible decision-making Relationship skills Social awareness And these core competencies are layered right into the Shape America National Standards for physical education.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

As a result, physical education teachers have to figure out if every student should be on the same training program or if there need to be multiple programs going on in the weight room at one time. At step 3, students can pursue programs for athletic performance or general physical performance to pursue a physically active lifestyle.

High School

Heartzones

AUGUST 5, 2024

There are many different types, methods, and timing of student assessments in Physical Education. All of these physical evaluations rely on the ability for the instructor or better yet, the student, to measure physical activity results. Physical Literacy: Assess students’ understanding of PE and health concepts.

PE

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Multi-activity curriculum model (Image from Alexander, K. This 'folk theory' of PE is subject to much rebuke in physical education literature, and stands in contrast with community experiences of physical activity 'learning' in sport clubs, recreational centres, and gyms that persist for seasons (e.g.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

But smart boards in the classroom can also help enhance the overall experience for subjects like physical education. First, we know that technology in physical education has always been a divisive topic. As a subject centered around physical activity and movement, some people object to any screens in the classroom.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

And while tips and tricks are helpful , PE teachers need actionable plans and strategies for the classroom. Moreover, physical education presents a unique set of challenges that makes planning even more difficult. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt.

Physical Education

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

PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

The Need For Differentiated Learning in Physical Education While differentiated learning strategies provide unique opportunities for every subject, a differentiated classroom for physical education can provide many benefits and advantages. This means regardless of the topic or unit, lesson plans need to address the varying levels of students.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 30, 2021

Modifying games to achieve specific learning intentions is a feature of the Game Sense approach. In the world of PE and sport, physical activity (PA) stimulus is not PE, and while you can’t have PE or sport without PA, you can have students in PE or players in club land engaged in PA and no education occurs, only performance.

Coaching

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

School districts across the United States go about creating quality physical education in different and unique ways. Not only is physical wellness on the decline, but we are also seeing an increase in mental illness, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues.

Physical Education