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Fueling the Fire: 5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong in Elementary Physical Education

SHAPE America

Like most of you, my purpose is to encourage all students to love movement — in all its forms. I intentionally build in activities that are inclusive. I believe there’s power in helping kids discover joy in their bodies, confidence in their skills, and excitement in physical activity. You won’t feel so overwhelmed.

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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model

Learning Through Sport

This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates? Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education.

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Mike Graham, PE Teacher, Partners with PLT4M

PLT4M

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. Effortless Data Tracking : Easily monitor popular assessments like FitnessGram and automatically capture activity minutes.

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Teaching physical education for effective learning

Learning Through Sport

The goal of physical education teaching is student learning and it is the teacher who has the responsibility for directing the learning through their curriculum (program design), pedagogy and assessment decision-making. Physial education teaching is therefore a goal directed activity. Criteria 4.

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

PLT4M

PLT4M’s physical education curriculum is built with and by PE teachers—for PE teachers. Every unit, lesson, and activity is designed to meet national and state standards while also creating a meaningful experience for students. From foundational movement to advanced fitness, our programs are structured, flexible, and student-centered.

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Hoop Ball (Grades 3-8)

Open Phys Ed

This module provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing movement concepts and movement patterns that can carry over into a variety of other physical activities. Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities.

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

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess.