PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

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.

Motivation

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Perhaps gymnastics isn’t a sport some pupils want to pursue outside of school, leading to disengagement in lessons. The impact ranges from physical to emotional to cognitive to social.

Primary School

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

Are you ready to kick off another exciting school year? 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! The AssessPro Jump Board is here to take your vertical jump assessments to the next level.

Gyms

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Challenges Of Funding Physical Education Programs School districts have a lot of different school programs they need to consider funding. Therefore, it can often feel like there is a lack of funding for physical education in schools. Slide from Funding Your PE Program webinar. What do you need to grow your program?

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides leadership, resources, and best practices for school districts across the state. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

PE

Skillastics

MAY 23, 2022

Some educators use the words motivation and engagement interchangeably, but they’re very different. Motivation, from the Latin word motivus–meaning moving–is the force or thing that prompts you to act where engagement is a feeling of belonging, commitment, or purpose towards an organization or idea.

Motivation

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Measuring Learning Outcomes: Student progress tracking enables the assessment of learning outcomes and whether educational goals are being met. Feedback and Motivation: Regular feedback on their progress can motivate students to continue working hard and improve their performance.

Physical Education

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

.” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” Mabry middle school’s PE program consists of a diversity of students. “I enjoyed that new activity.”

Middle School

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For example, all 10th graders at school could be told their goal for a mile should be 10 minutes or faster by the end of the semester. The mile is a popular assessment in physical education. Using the mile time from above, PE classes can still certainly assess the mile in class. This would not be considered a SMART goal for PE.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

Technology can provide various benefits to physical education classes, including improved engagement, increased access to resources, and better assessment of student progress. 3) Increased Teacher Efficiency – Technology integration streamlines cumbersome administrative tasks like lesson planning, assessments , and grading.

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Physical literacy is about developing knowledge and behaviours that give children the motivation and confidence to enjoy active healthy lifestyles. How do we accomplish Physical Literacy at a school level? Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Guide – Do you/your school tick these boxes?

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

And with the rise of wearable devices and fitness apps, schools have reimagined what a data-driven approach to physical education can look like. Next, we take a closer look at how three schools are using fitness tracking to empower students. However, fitness tracking often proved to be time-consuming. Let’s dive in!

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity. And while some have argued that physical literacy development can happen organically and without the help of schools, the physical activity participation rates would beg to differ. link] 2014.)

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

Being a philosophically guided teacher is not a popular choice in a busy school environment. It is a struggle to find this in a busy school culture heavy with admin and short of time. In the same vein, I think I need to reflect what has changed for me as a teacher on the ground.

Physical Education

Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For 10 years, we would take breaks during our activities to assess our heart rate by palpation. For him, “a great way to use Heart Zones’ “Activity Points” if the intent is to assess participation… is to set a goal. for their motivation to play/move. Funding is important.

Schooling

Heartzones

JUNE 27, 2023

Motivation and Goal Setting: Heart rate sensors and activity trackers can motivate students to engage in physical activity by setting goals and tracking progress. The data generated through the use of Heart Zones Move can be used to assess the overall effectiveness of the physical education program.

Fitness

FACTS Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As part of the edtech industry, the team at FACTS is constantly looking at how data can shape education and, most importantly, how we can use it to help schools and students. Assessment and Feedback Effective assessment and feedback are essential for student development.

Schooling

Heartzones

AUGUST 5, 2024

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. Mistake #3: Using assessments from bygone days (i.e. Mistake #5: Lack of student motivation.

PE

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 9, 2023

I was there to show that I was motivated and to keep up with my team,” Aiden says. Aiden was motivated and determined to return to play, setting a goal of an upcoming tournament the following June—nine months after surgery. I would do it after school. My mom and dad helped me stay motivated.”

Biomechanics

Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

Darrel Salmi, Stillwater High School, MN teaching physical literacy using Heart Zones Methods. Funding is readily available for your school physical and health education program. This is federal not local funding which has already been allocated to your school. As Salmi continues, “Teachers are not guessing when assessing.

Schooling

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. The Adventure Mile for Middle School is the perfect lead-up module to Fitness Running for High School – also brought to you by OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. Assessments. Form 101 Jigsaw: [PDF, WORD].

Middle School

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Physical education ice breakers are a great way to get students comfortable when starting a new semester or school year. Why Are Physical Education Ice Breakers Important? The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students. Motivating students in physical education is far from simple!

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

This allows you to track progress and assess whether students meet the set goals you’ve outlined. Assessment Tools- You can utilize various assessment tools to measure student progress. These can include fitness tests, skill assessments, or even game rules recall. I like to start at the end of the year and work backward.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

2015), motivation (Melton et al., school news, exercises, and workouts) before content is delivered through the app. Whether in-class or outside of the school day, students can access the instructional videos to learn new exercises and incorporate them in their routine. 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al.,

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PLT4M offers over 30 unique lifetime fitness modules used in over 1,500 school districts nationwide. With a blend of curriculum and technology, PLT4M empowers students to be engaged and motivated within their personal fitness journey. Ready to Learn More? . Learn MORE.

Motor Skills

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).

Assessment

Open Phys Ed

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Student Assessment. Mange stress, control impulses, motivate oneself. Ability to recognize family, school and community resources and supports. Ability to assesses strengths and limitations with confidence, optimism, and growth mindset. Module Documents. Complete Module Packet: [ PDF Only ]. SOCIAL AWARENESS.

Academics

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

Status quo not because it is perfect but because of the tremendous job requirements of a teacher in a school setting competing with the demands of the content area. The simple examples cited seems to point to the age-old issue of needing to know what you are teaching and assessing for confirmation.

Physical Education

Aspire-Ed

AUGUST 3, 2023

PE, school sports, and physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being and teach valuable life skills. However, children come from different backgrounds and possess varying behavioural challenges, which can pose a challenge for coaches in primary schools.

Coaching

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

2011). Many high schools include elective PE classes that focus on personal fitness and weight training. Scoring rubrics, video recordings, and evaluations can be useful in the assessment process. Personalized systems of instruction model: Teaching health-related fitness content in high school physical education. Hannon, J.

Physical Education

Teen Health Mississippi

MAY 1, 2024

I cried for about two weeks straight near the end of the school year, and up until a few years ago, I didn’t understand why. In my first therapy session, my therapist assessed me for depression. I remember when I took her assessment, some of my answers seemed normal to me. But this bout of depression just came with numbness.

Assessment

Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan, teach and assess primary gymnastics. To support the planning and assessment of gymnastics in your primary school. Over 18 years teaching gymnastics in schools. What will you learn? It’s broken down into three modules.

Teaching

FACTS Management

MAY 21, 2024

Just as educators and school administrators engage in professional learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in the classroom, Olympians dedicate themselves to rigorous training to prepare for the ultimate competition. Both processes begin with setting clear, measurable goals that provide direction and motivation.

Education

Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Multiple means of engagement is the why of learning —utilizing strategies to get students motivated and excited about learning, to help them sustain interest in learning tasks, and to know how to regulate themselves. when embedded into a lesson can add to their engagement and motivation.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2023

As summer break comes to a close, it’s time to gear up and prepare for another exciting school year. From energizing icebreakers to purposeful planning, let’s dive in and get ready to make this school year in PE the best one yet! Welcome back! The tennis ball challenge is a favorite for students!

PE

TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

There is where you can start to see an impact on the way your program assesses and gives feedback to your students and establishes best practices for all of the teachers who are involved in making the program run smoothly and encourage progress. The Domains of Development- Dean Dudley, 2015 I first came across this research back in 2015.

Assessment

TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

There is where you can start to see an impact on the way your program assesses and gives feedback to your students and establishes best practices for all of the teachers who are involved in making the program run smoothly and encourage progress. The Domains of Development- Dean Dudley, 2015. I first came across this research back in 2015.

Assessment