Skillastics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The same line could easily represent the average day as a physical activity director! Some weeks might have adequately-staffed classes or groups perfectly aligned by age, and other weeks may have mixed age groups, or facing staffing shortages or staff with limited physical activity/fitness training.

Physical Activity 40

Physical Activity Flexibility Agility Motor Skills 40

School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. Sportime Anti-Skid Agility Ladder.

PE 52

PE Agility Motor Skills Creativity 52

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! Physical Education Program Offerings Are Changing! Better yet, they can do so as part of the physical education program. But what is it?

PE 52

PE High School Physical Education Strength 52

The PE Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Be physically active We may be biased, but the simple act of getting up and moving around is such a good way to boost a child’s wellbeing (and yours too!). Science has proven that physical activity releases endorphins that improve our mood and can help positively support our wellbeing.

Health 52

Health Physical Activity Agility Strength 52

TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

The SHAPE Standards are VERY thorough and sets a great curricular pathway that would give the students the skills needed to be active for life, but there are over 100 outcomes and it just seemed that it was missing something. How do all of these outcomes create a value for sport and physical activity?

Assessment 52

Assessment Physical Activity Movement Agility 52

TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

The SHAPE Standards are VERY thorough and sets a great curricular pathway that would give the students the skills needed to be active for life, but there are over 100 outcomes and it just seemed that it was missing something. How do all of these outcomes create a value for sport and physical activity?

Assessment 52

Assessment Physical Activity Movement Agility 52

Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” to your lessons, incorporating Halloween-themed games is the perfect way to bring some ghoulish excitement while keeping students active and engaged. Halloween is a time for spooks, screams, and lots of candy.

Fitness 98

Fitness Fitness PE Agility 98

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

PE games for elementary students promote and enhance physical activity while helping students develop important motor skills, teamwork, physical literacy, and more. Whether you’re introducing classic games or trying something new with elementary students, incorporating a variety of activities keeps them excited and active.

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Elementary PE PE Teacher Motor Skills 52

PLT4M

APRIL 29, 2025

Roundnet is gaining popularity in physical education as a fast, fun, and skill-building game for students of all ages. In PE class, Roundnet introduces a fresh way to get active. Students develop a wide range of skills while playing, including agility, coordination, reaction time, and teamwork.

Flexibility 52

Flexibility Teaching Teaching PE Teacher 52