Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

While recreation sport in curriculum time didn't feature in any of the schools I worked in, when I started my teaching career in the late 1980s, in many jurisdictions school sport was still in curriculum time. Wretman (2017) found participation in school sport had a significant standardised effect on academic achievement. Keane, F., &

Sports

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. PE teachers can’t do it alone.

High School

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. Ultimately, the goal is not to stifle athletic achievement but to cultivate it in a way that respects the natural trajectory of child development.

Sports

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

Teaching is a complex and sometimes complicated endeavour. The goal of physical education teaching is student learning and it is the teacher who has the responsibility for directing the learning through their curriculum (program design), pedagogy and assessment decision-making.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. This is because physical education teachers are educators.

Physical Education

Rennie Center

JUNE 30, 2025

It is about teaching students the skills they need to be civically engaged in the future,” said Chung. Some students were even able to attend the Rennie Center’s Condition of Education in the Commonwealth event and talk with Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler.

Middle School

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources. Some focus heavily on teaching individual skillslike dribbling or jumpingbut lack engaging, fun activity ideas.

Elementary

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students.

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In a recent sharing by our highest education trained in-charge person in the nation, much of the discussion revolved around taking care of the learners in the best possible way without a focus on wanting them all to be alike in objectives and achievements. Teaching Games for Understanding is a multi-step process.

Teaching

SHAPE America

AUGUST 2, 2023

How do you know what to teach in your physical education classes? I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. Let me tell you a little bit about me.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

The teacher watches, supervises and offers students feedback, reflecting on the effectiveness of their lesson plan in real time. Educational systems and disciplines around the world implement standards that outline the achievement expectations for students. We’ll get the next one,” says the receiver. That is the “structure.”.

Physical Education

The PE Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Breaking Boundaries: Teaching Cricket in Primary Schools As summer fast approaches (hopefully bringing the sunny weather with it), so do the ‘summer sports’ in PE. Each of these activities comes with different challenges when teaching in primary schools.

Primary School

Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 11, 2024

I have to find some consensus as I have been a PE teacher for almost three decades and that is bound to mean something. The adjective perfect is too subjective to/for the teacher and potentially contrarian to the learner centred ideals of movement development. The struggle is real. Not the best question to ask, in my opinion.

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built. Curriculums around the world clearly recognise the importance of teaching literacy in Health and Physical Education. character development 2.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2023

Being on the teacher’s union contract has benefits, but only if we follow the language of the contract. Remember, we teach people how to treat us. Here are some suggestions that might help us regroup and regain equilibrium; at least I hope so: Be realistic about what you can achieve during the school day.

Schooling

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Which leads us on to our next point… Teaching gymnastics is in line with the national curriculum. Gymnasts exercise body and mind.

Primary School

The Everlearner

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s a strange feeling for teachers on A-level or GCSE results day. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers.

Teacher

The Everlearner

AUGUST 17, 2022

It’s a strange feeling for teachers on A-level or GCSE results day. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers.

Teacher

Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Workday Wellness While Improving their Practice and the School Culture . Do this to the extent that your own practices and methods are improved as a teacher within your content area but allow yourself the breaks necessary to keep your focus during work times. By: Lisa Paulson. Kristian Ellingson.

Education

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. Are our teaching models, strategies, approaches, etc.

Physical Education

Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. 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. PE and recess are not the same!

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

In addition, the strategies mentioned here are simple suggestions and examples of strategies myself or teachers I have worked with have used. In a game setting, individuals with ASD may struggle with switching between tasks (offense to defense and vice versa) and understanding social cues from teammates and the teacher.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

To achieve its mission and reach a broad audience, “Shot in the Arm” employs various strategies, including partnerships with stakeholders, community screenings, social shareables, hybrid events, and educational materials. But the pandemic was her first time teaching remotely.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. Activities in physical education often teach children important classroom skills including following instructions, making decisions, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-regulation. How: Teach your students how to move in 4/4 time.

Physical Education

The Everlearner

AUGUST 14, 2024

Editor's note : This post was originally released in August 2023 and has been updated to make it relevant for teachers supporting their students with their 2024 exam results. It’s a strange feeling for teachers on A-level or GCSE results day. This guide is written to support you in finding the right approach and balance.

Teacher

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. Here is where physical education teachers can turn to trusted resources that are aligned to ISBE PE standards.

PE

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

This approach increases student engagement and fosters more organized and efficient teaching for you! Clearly define what you want your students to achieve throughout the lesson. I am a big believer in teaching through gameplay! Find games that incorporate your objective and teach it to your students.

PE Teacher

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 2, 2023

It has long been argued that teaching and coaching must be based on sound, rigorous research and systematic evidence of what works, how and why it works, where it works and for whom it works (Slavin, 2002). Engagement Engagement is a precursor to achievement ( Boykin & Noguera, 2011). Engagement can be considered in three areas.

Physiology

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A wide range of SEL activities for high school students can help achieve this. Teachers want to know exactly how to hit on SEL competencies in lesson plans. For example, teachers use mindfulness lesson plans as a way to incorporate explicit SEL activities for high school students. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2023

But with the rise of new technologies like AI systems and social media, teachers are left grappling with what it all means for their classrooms. So will technology replace teachers? PDF Download: 5 Benefit of Tech In Physical Education [Free PDF] Will Technology Replace Teachers? Let’s dive right in!

Teacher

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Ashley is just beginning her teaching career at Westar Elementary. Her supervising teacher stated that Ashley has a natural ability to create engaging activities that meet her students’ needs while helping them achieve mastery. We’re thrilled to announce that Ashley Hicks is our Future Professional Award winner!

Elementary

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Benefits of Tracking Student Progress – The Why Tracking student progress benefits students, teachers, administrators, and families. By tracking their progress, teachers can identify individual student learning needs and tailor their teaching methods to suit each student better.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

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 for understanding argument. The PE teacher therefore needs to find out what is meaningful to students, and build from there. Sport as useful.

Teaching

The PE Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Breaking Boundaries: Teaching Cricket in Primary Schools As summer fast approaches (hopefully bringing the sunny weather with it), so do the ‘summer sports’ in PE. Each of these activities comes with different challenges when teaching in primary schools.

Primary School

Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And yet gymnastics is barely covered in initial teacher training. As a result, it’s seen as a difficult and dangerous sport to teach, with teachers left apprehensive about delivering lessons. So how do you move from fearing the sport to making it one of your favourite to teach? What will you learn?

Teaching

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Higher Education Teacher & Star Player. Earning a full ride athletic scholarship to the University of Nevada-Reno, the authentic and funny Nicole Smith recalls, “My best achievements included being named the Gatorade State Player of the Year for Girls Basketball in Arizona 1987.” The Spotlight Shines On: Nicole Smith.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JUNE 19, 2023

Working with the PE teachers within her district, she adapted the Gopher equipment list to meet the specific needs of her students and curriculum. “All of that goes into our curriculum…It’s how you assess, it’s the lessons that you teach, it’s the equipment and the resources that you use.”

Achievement