Remove Assessment Remove Exercise Remove Gyms Remove Motivation
article thumbnail

Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym! As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. They perform better on standardized and functional assessments.

article thumbnail

Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 BRAND NEW Gopher Exclusive Products for Ultimate Fun!

Gopher PE

In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! Plus, with their vibrant colors and customizable banners, these pits will add a pop of excitement to any gym or playground. Are you ready to kick off another exciting school year?

Gyms 90
article thumbnail

What is Physical Literacy?

PLT4M

” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity. Instead, healthy active choices will revolve around working out at home, the fitness center or gym, and beyond. ” (Whitehead M. International Physical Literacy Association. link] 2014.)

article thumbnail

Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

The moves, exercises and activities that make up gymnastics help children to understand the way their bodies move, and how these movements can be coordinated and controlled. Explaining to pupils how gymnastics can help them develop and progress in their favourite sport can be a strong motivator. Gymnasts exercise body and mind.

article thumbnail

What Physical Educators Can Learn From Norway’s Olympic Success.

The Physical Educator

As physical educators, we should focus on developing meaningful relationships with our students and creating a positive learning environment for every child and youth that walks into our gym. Provide students with opportunities to exercise their autonomy by promoting voice and choice. cooperative or jigsaw learning ).

article thumbnail

Strength and Conditioning Templates

PLT4M

With Excel, coaches could write training programs with exercises, sets, reps, and percentages. This goal-oriented approach helps individuals stay focused and motivated. Many of these templates are designed for clients to complete at home or in a commercial gym setting.