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Activities to Start Your Year Off on the Right Foot!

Gopher PE

The start of the 2022-2023 school year is upon us. As we start to head back to work (if we haven’t already) we focus on preparing for the first few weeks of school. The first few weeks of school is the foundational time to prepare your students for learning. This year I have added a new ice breaker to my schedule.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

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.,

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7 Pickleball Drills For Physical Education

PLT4M

While we know everyone is eager to get right into pickleball games, breaking down and practicing the different elements of pickleball can go a long way! Importance Of Pickleball Drills For Physical Education A big reason for pickleball’s growing popularity is its accessibility to a wide range of ages and skill levels. Added bonus!

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

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.,

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Badminton Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Importance of Badminton Lesson Plans Badminton is a wonderful lifetime fitness activity. Rather than just pulling out the nets and telling students to play full-fledge badminton games right away, badminton lesson plans can introduce key concepts that will help them practice the different areas of the game. Added bonus!

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Interview with Dave “Boo” Ferriss: Unmatched in MLB History

The Sporting

An Interview With the Man Whose MLB Start Has Never Been Matched - By Norman L. Macht Six-foot-two, 200-pound right-handed pitcher Dave “Boo” Ferriss had one of the most spectacular debuts in baseball history, throwing a record 22 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings in his first three games for the Boston Red Sox in 1945.

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Instant Activities to Maximize MVPA

Gopher PE

It is important to use that energy to engage them from the start of class. How do we do that, sit them down and go over the lesson objectives and learning targets, right? We channel that energy into a fast activity to get their heart rates up, wake up their brains and bodies, and maximize the time we have with them!

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