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Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum

SHAPE America

No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! SHAPE America and USA Lacrosse recently collaborated on an updated, comprehensive physical education lacrosse curriculum. In addition, you will see various assessments that align with those outcomes.

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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.

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Assessments In Physical Education

PLT4M

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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Beyond Fitness Assessment: The Importance of Relevant Physical Education for Student Well-being

Physed n Health

Physical education is an important subject that plays a crucial role in promoting physical activity, health, and overall well-being of students. Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards.

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Physical Literacy - Your 2024 Physical Education Development Goal

Physical Education Ideas

We all know the importance Physical Education plays in nurturing well-rounded individuals. A key element that is gaining increasing attention is the concept of Physical Literacy. To be clear, when talking about physical literacy, we are not talking about teaching kids the ABCs whilst getting them active.

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CSPAP – Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program

PLT4M

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) is a multi-component approach where schools and districts create opportunities for students to be physically active 60 minutes a day. In an ideal world, students could participate in physical education for 60 minutes every day of the week.

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Quality Physical Education

PLT4M

Quality physical education is a popular buzzword in the world of PE. But actually defining and outlining the what, why, and how of quality physical education is a little more challenging. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.