Assessment, Dance, Physical Activity and Teaching

ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

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!

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PE Motor Skills Physical Education Assessment

Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Outcome [E4.3&5]. Outcome [E27.3-5].

Motor Skills

Motor Skills Movement Dance Physical Activity

Volleyball (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Working with Others: (Grade 6) Accepts differences among classmates in physical development, maturation, and varying skill levels by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Middle School

Middle School Schooling Dance Physical Activity

What is Physical Literacy?

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

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Physical Education Physical Activity Motivation Movement

Memorable moments from The Active Primary Schools Conference 2022

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

Primary School Schooling Dance Physical Activity

Team Invasion (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

SIGN UP HERE OPEN PRIORITY OUTCOMES: Etiquette: Demonstrates knowledge of rules and etiquette by self-officiating modified physical activities or games. Manipulative Skills: Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

Middle School

Middle School Schooling Dance Academics

COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. But there is a possibility the reduction in physical activity could impact the COVID-19 pandemic itself. Pandemic benefits of physical activity.

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Basketball (Grades 9-12)

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

This is a teaching model that provides students with opportunities to collaborate while embracing the role of competition viewed through the partnership lens. By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation.

Dance

Dance Academics Physical Activity Movement

Volleyball (High School)

Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities. Social Interaction: (Grades 9-12) Identifies and evaluates the opportunity for social interaction and social support in self-selected physical activities.

High School

High School Schooling Academics Physical Activity

The Adventure Mile (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

This new instructional module provides over 100 pages of fitness running instructional tools with fun and cooperative learning activities that teach students about the physical, social and emotional benefits of fitness running as a lifetime fitness activity. All Module Activities: [PDF, WORD]. Assessments.

Middle School

Middle School Schooling Dance Cooperative Learning

Roundnet(HS 9-12)

Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

This is a teaching model that provides students with opportunities to collaborate while embracing the role of competition viewed through the partnership lens. By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation.

Dance

Dance Academics Physical Activity Movement

Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity

California State Standards For PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This detailed framework breaks down everything from content standards to grade level outcomes, assessments, and more. Simplifying The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools The full Physical Education Framework For California Public Schools (Document Link Here) , can seem overwhelming to unpack and understand.

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PE Physical Fitness Physical Education Biomechanics

What does the Adapted Physical Education teacher really do?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. Adapted physical education is a sub-discipline of physical education with an emphasis on physical education for students with disabilities.

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Physical Education Teacher Education Education

5 Tips To Technology Use In Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Technology can be useful at enhancing teaching and learning in physical education by increasing physical activity (PA) levels (Melton et al., 2015), motivation (Melton et al.,

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Physical Education Education Education Motor Skills

Physical Education Curriculum Models (with Downloadable PDF)

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

There is no one set way to teach physical education. All across the country, physical education teachers tweak and adapt physical education curriculum models to support their unique group of students. Many physical education programs have recently transitioned to a fitness education model.

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Smart Boards In The Classroom For Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

Real-Time Feedback – Teachers can use smart boards in the classroom to assess students’ understanding in real-time. 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.

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Student Centered Learning Examples Using Technology

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

3) Identify curricular models, including the activities that will allow students to reach the outcomes stated in the standards Aligning the student learning objectives, assessment strategies, and learning activities is known as instructional alignment (Lund & Tannehill, 2015). Source: Clayton, M., Martino, M.,

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Assessment Physical Education Isometric High School

Physical Education Ice Breakers

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Physical education ice breakers can help students to create the necessary trust with their peers and teacher. For some reason, when we hear about this in physical education, we consider removing any physical activity altogether to accommodate. Instead of removing physical activity, we should introduce it in low-stakes and welcoming ways.

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Physical Education Education Education Motivation

Differentiated Learning Strategies in Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

Benefits of Differentiated Learning Strategies The benefits of differentiated learning strategies lie within it’s definition , “Differentiated instruction is a teaching approach that tailors instruction to all students’ learning needs. In small groups, students plan a workout or lesson to teach to the rest of the class.

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Physical Education Education Education Fitness

Curriculum Mapping For 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. In order to move the profession forward and cater to student needs, we must constantly assess our curriculum and explore new pedagogies, curricula, and technology.

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Physical Education Education Education Motor Skills

Personalized System of Instruction in Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Personalized system of instruction has been proven to be an effective method of teaching and learning within courses focusing on health-related fitness and weight training. Scoring rubrics, video recordings, and evaluations can be useful in the assessment process. 29 Hannon et al.,

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Physical Education Education Education Body Composition

Back To School Planning For Physical Education Teachers

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

As everyone starts to plan for the upcoming year, this article explores back to school planning for physical education teachers. First, physical education classes often have the biggest class rosters, with upwards of 50 students per section. When students arrive back to school, are you ready for a new semester of physical education?

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Physical Education Teacher Education Education

Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education: Access and Opportunity

Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Physical education classes today are more diverse and heterogeneous than ever before. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that uses a variety of teaching methods to eliminate barriers and increase access to learning and provides ALL students equal opportunities to learn and succeed.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

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Volleyball (Middle School)

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Memorable moments from The Active Primary Schools Conference 2022

Team Invasion (Middle School)

COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Basketball (Grades 9-12)

Volleyball (High School)

The Adventure Mile (Middle School)

Roundnet(HS 9-12)

Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

California State Standards For PE

What does the Adapted Physical Education teacher really do?

5 Tips To Technology Use In Physical Education

Physical Education Curriculum Models (with Downloadable PDF)

Smart Boards In The Classroom For Physical Education

Student Centered Learning Examples Using Technology

Physical Education Ice Breakers

Differentiated Learning Strategies in Physical Education

Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

Personalized System of Instruction in Physical Education

Back To School Planning For Physical Education Teachers

Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education: Access and Opportunity

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