Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

These are students who went through our Physical Education (PE) system and the cue/rule they used was a direct observable expectation of a pass which they conveyed without modification to their peers. This is an extremely popular way of teaching for many.

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. So on and on the thoughts swirl.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While Christi has retired from teaching after over 30 years in the field, she is still sharing insights and ideas for PE programs across the country. And while that might still be the case in some places, there are a lot of different places within school districts budgets that PE programs can tap into. Check it out!

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

MAY 1, 2024

Others highlighted that often it was debated whether children with disabilities should part icipate in physical activity, let alone receiving a A PE curriculum. A dditionally, they would like to see an increase in visibility and understanding of A PE. See rough transcript of the podcast here.

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Gopher PE

JUNE 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of education, where budgets are tight and resources are often limited, Ayme Zortman, Wellness Coordinator for Mesa County Valley Schools in Grand Junction, Colorado, found an effective way to ensure the schools in her district have the equipment needed for quality PE. ” Zortman said.

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Physed n Health

MAY 3, 2021

Last year, PE teachers designed physical activities tracker/log in PhysednHealth to encourage students to log their activities weekly… Then in January, it happened! Students were able to link every day’s unstructured physical activity (helping dad remove the snow) to PE. . It worked (not surprised)!!! .

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Quality physical education is a popular buzzword in the world of PE. It is for this reason, school districts must reinvest in Physical Education, while at the same time, physical education teachers must ensure that their physical education curriculum is teaching students how to live healthier, more active lifestyles.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 9, 2023

What’s a teacher on summer break to do?! There are a plethora of great opportunities out there to expand your teaching knowledge with conferences, workshops, and online courses. EPEW is dedicated to providing an outlet to all creative and inspirational teachers who wish to share their craft with anyone willing to grow as an educator.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

MAY 30, 2023

Scholars observed 3 APE teachers in Southern CA who were purposively selected for their teaching abilities, numerous accolades, commitment to the profession, and diverse student population. During these practicum experiences, s cholars would teach a class and the mentor provided feedback. The Scholars, along with Drs.

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

By tracking their progress, teachers can identify individual student learning needs and tailor their teaching methods to suit each student better. Once these gaps are identified, teachers can intervene promptly with additional support, extra help, or differentiated learning strategies to ensure a student’s progress.

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Mindful PE

JULY 26, 2021

Creating a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedule as a PE Teacher is much different than creating one as a classroom teacher. That leaves every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday to dive into the units of study and teach skills, work in stations, play mini-games, and incorporate sportsmanship, agility, and assessment.

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Heartzones

JULY 27, 2022

We met with Heart Zones , Garmin, and Polar… Maybe 7-8 years ago, the Mound Westonka district began looking at heart rate sensors to help their students evaluate and assess activity objectively. Teaching students how to interpret what they are seeing displayed on the tiles has made teaching heart rate much easier.”

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Heartzones

JULY 27, 2022

We met with Heart Zones , Garmin, and Polar… Maybe 7-8 years ago, the Mound Westonka district began looking at heart rate sensors to help their students evaluate and assess activity objectively. Teaching students how to interpret what they are seeing displayed on the tiles has made teaching heart rate much easier.”

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Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. PE Deep Dive. Drawing from his experience and expertise, Greg shared: How to prepare for a PE deep dive.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Student centered learning places the focal point of instruction on the individual needs of the students, rather than the teacher. Many physical educators would agree, learning in physical education (PE) should be relevant to the lives of students. Creating a student centered PE program can be done by using a few simple strategies.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Technology can be useful at enhancing teaching and learning in physical education by increasing physical activity (PA) levels (Melton et al., Specific teaching strategies to accompany technology can be helpful for teachers to ensure efficacy. 2015), motivation (Melton et al., 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al.,

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

There is no one set way to teach physical education. All across the country, physical education teachers tweak and adapt physical education curriculum models to support their unique group of students. teacher in Arizona Her school just signed up for PLT4M, and the P.E. Fitness Curriculum Playbook (PDF) . Download Now!

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PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

Teachers can display digital content like videos , interactive websites, dynamic PowerPoint presentations, and more. Real-Time Feedback – Teachers can use smart boards in the classroom to assess students’ understanding in real-time. Data can help inform both students and teachers.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. 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.

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Elementary PE Teacher

JULY 29, 2018

Planning a year of PE curriculum, you know…units/themes/skills – have you done it yet? Don’t get bogged down in all the details – think about the “big picture” Think what big skills/concepts you want to teach and help your students accomplish in the fall. Introduction. Write those down.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2023

But just because technology won’t replace teachers, it doesn’t mean that educational technology doesn’t play a crucial role in our schools. Rather than pinning teachers and technology against each other, we should consider the power of combining high-quality teaching with cutting-edge new technologies.

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Physical Education Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

How are you travelling with your PE workload? The lead up for Xmas for me means finishing 300 assessments across the school, reports, organising our junior school swimming carnival, managing/coaching as part of our interschool sports program and planning lessons on top of that… oh, and writing this blog. Maybe even depressed.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

I recently started a blog post series in which I am unpacking the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) pedagogical model. I’ve really enjoyed putting it together, but I can’t help but find myself falling down rabbit holes as I learn more and think about effective ways of bringing the model to your teaching.

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Heartzones

MARCH 24, 2022

At a glance: High school PE teacher (25+ years) and assistant football coach at Stillwater Public Schools in Stillwater, MN. . Awarded Minnesota State Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2018. Croix Education Association Distinguished Teacher – 2017. Students are excited to incorporate technology into PE.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 30, 2019

In my time teaching Physical Education, I have heard this saying (or variations of) more times than I would have liked. I have delivered workshops to general classroom teachers and spoken about the importance of PE – and seen many eyes roll. My favourite part of teaching PE is the real-life experience it gives students.

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PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

At times over the years, assessments and tests have mistakenly become interchangeable words in the world of education. In this article, we set out to better define assessments in physical education and how they can be utilized to empower student learning and provide better teacher insights. get the free e-book now.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level. Within a few years, he was asked to present a demonstration in Texas, and after an overwhelming response, Speed Stacks® was born.

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Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

Darrel Salmi, Stillwater High School, MN teaching physical literacy using Heart Zones Methods. Read several previous articles that share how to access money from the first two rounds for school PE and health. Smart PE moves minds and engages hearts. Use ESSER Funding for both Online and In-Person PE. It is easy to get it.

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PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

Benefits of Differentiated Learning Strategies The benefits of differentiated learning strategies lie within it’s definition , “Differentiated instruction is a teaching approach that tailors instruction to all students’ learning needs. In small groups, students plan a workout or lesson to teach to the rest of the class.

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Elementary PE Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Butthere are always a handful of students in every PE class who dread physical activity. Teaching PE is a stressfuland exhausting job, and sometimes it can feel impossible to be energetic by the end of the day. As a physical education teacher, it’s natural to gravitate towards skilled athletes in your class.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and school districts. As everyone starts to plan for the upcoming year, this article explores back to school planning for physical education teachers. How can you possibly plan for every aspect of the upcoming year? Short answer: You can’t!

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. In order to move the profession forward and cater to student needs, we must constantly assess our curriculum and explore new pedagogies, curricula, and technology.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

.” Graduating with a degree in Physical Education, she jumped into a career as a Nevada middle and high school PE teacher (1993-2003), a coach, and a Division 1 basketball official, but she yearned for even more. I also learned that teaching was fun and allowed me to continue to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

We break down the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom for PE. In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. 2) Improve Classroom Efficiency For many PE departments across the country, time is a constant battle.

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