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OPEN National Field Day

Open Phys Ed

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) 3) Works cooperatively with others. (4)

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Volleyball (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills. Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills.

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Plug and Play Classroom Management (K-12)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Eliza Kuhn, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module is intended to assist teachers with classroom management and build excitement for your physical education program. SIGN UP HERE PRIORITY OUTCOMES: Etiquette : Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in physical activity with peers.

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Why Game-Play is Important

Physical Education Ideas

Research suggests that playing games offer a combination of both growth mindset and zones of proximal development – the sweet spot for learning that covers the area of what they can do with help and what a student can do without help. I know people (even teachers) wonder why we play games in class. is just “playing games.”

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Implement games into warmups and lessons that foster and complement the development of motor skills.

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Field Day: Inclusion for All Students

School Yard

Field Day is one of the most exciting events in a school year, and often a favorite event for teachers and students alike. A whole day dedicated to having fun and participating in physical activity is a great way to engage all students. Mix some of the active games in with time for sensory exploration and creativity.

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Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

School Yard

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. Head over to the Physical Education category page to see what’s new. Read More: Group Activities & Games. Read More: Group Activities & Games.

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