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PE Curriculum for K–12: Student-Centered, Standards-Based

PLT4M

What do middle schoolers need to build confidence and motivation? Our goal is simple: support PE teachers and students with high-quality, standards-aligned lessons that actually work in the classroom and gym. Our ready-made lesson plans include diverse activities and fitness education designed to motivate students and support teachers.

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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! They perform better on standardized and functional assessments. Active learning strategies lead to less boredom and more intrinsic motivation to learn.

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5 BRAND NEW Gopher Exclusive Products for Ultimate Fun!

Gopher Sport

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?

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Unpacking Student Motivation

The Physical Educator

Early on in my career, I had no idea how to motivate students in my teaching. Knowing this impact, how can we best support student motivation in our lessons? Self-determination theory looks at human motivation and tries to understand the factors that push or prevent people from wanting to learn and grow. Supporting Autonomy.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D.

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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.)

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11 Common Mistakes in PE and One Unique Solution

Heartzones

Young student demonstrates their strength while doing a pushup during gym class. There are many different types, methods, and timing of student assessments in Physical Education. Unfortunately, these errors can significantly impact the validity and reliability of your program’s fitness and health assessments.

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