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

SHAPE America

LESSONS FROM HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS We need health and physical education (HPE) teachers to flood classrooms at all levels with ideas and inspiration. HPE teachers already have it figured out! The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing. Ideally, we want students to love learning.

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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

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. 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.

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New Course: Teaching an Enriched Primary Gymnastics Curriculum

Aspire-Ed

And yet gymnastics is barely covered in initial teacher training. As a result, it’s seen as a difficult and dangerous sport to teach, with teachers left apprehensive about delivering lessons. With this brand new course from Ryan Bradley, former international gymnast and founder and director of RB Gym & Sport.

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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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Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Teachers must plan ahead in order to accommodate the needs of every student. The learning environment can include other barriers such as the goals of the class, the way assessments are conducted, or the way the students are organized. Physical education classes today are more diverse and heterogeneous than ever before.

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5 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back Into PE!

Gopher PE

Dynamic PE ASAP has a great Week 1 lesson that emphasizes rules and expectations and includes signs to display in your gym and also videos of master teachers that you can watch to enhance your classroom management. Integrating technology can enhance engagement, track progress, and provide additional assessment opportunities.

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