Physical Education Pulse

Dance Walking – The Latest Fitness Craze

Physical Education Update

JULY 25, 2022

As the new school year begins, I thought we’d experiment with a new look for the PE Update blog. tags]physical education,dancing,walking,exercise,dance walking> [/tags]. And to kick off our new look (which I may change at any minute, by the way) here’s a video demonstrating the latest fitness craze.

Dance

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Witch Tag: A Spooky Halloween Warm-Up Game for Elementary PE

Elementary P.E. Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

‘Witch Tag’ is the ideal way to kick off your Halloween-themed lessons. In this blog post, we’ll unravel the game’s setup, gameplay, and explore other exciting Halloween games that’ll have your students enchanted with physical activity. Once tagged, these students transform into ghosts.

Elementary

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Steal the Pumpkin: A Spooktacular Halloween Game for Grades 1-5

Elementary P.E. Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll unravel the game’s setup, gameplay, and offer tips to make your Halloween-themed PE classes a memorable and physically active experience. They remain inside the pumpkin patch, ready to tag any student attempting to ‘steal’ a pumpkin. Look no further! Game Setup: 1. Gameplay: 1.

Elementary

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PE Teacher With a Flatulence Problem

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

And since this is a physical education blog, why not potty humor with a PE twist? tags]physical education teacher,pe teacher [/tags] There’s nothing better for brightening a depressing February day than a little potty humor. Who knows, maybe this has happened to you!

PE Teacher

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Pro Soccer Team Takes on 100 Schoolboys

Physical Education Update

MARCH 12, 2023

Traditionally, I stop posting bi-weekly blogs and newsletters during this period, to avoid sending emails to accounts that won’t be checked until next September. So, I’ll probably send a single blog at the end of July, but not much else over these summer months.

Elementary

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Tag Games for Summer Camp & Recreation Programs

S&S

MARCH 20, 2023

We’ve shared some fun tag game variations that you can incorporate into your activity rotations for summer camp and recreation programs to provide more twists on a classic game for kids.

Recreation

Recreation PE

Frustrating Day in Class? Give Welsh Shin Kicking a Try

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As usual, I’ll post only a couple of blogs over the summer – because most of you won’t read them anyway! tags]physical education,Welsh Shin Kicking [/tags]. Summer vacation is just beginning for teachers here in North America. So, we’ll publish once at the end of July and then again at the end of August.

PE Teacher

PE Teacher Physical Education PE Teacher

Ball Girl Uses Parkour Skills to Make a Spectacular Catch

Physical Education Update

MARCH 20, 2023

On April 25, 2011, we posted a blog about how you can develop parkour skills in your gymnastics unit. tags]parkour,baseball catch,ball girl> [/tags] Well, here’s video that shows a real-life way to apply those Spiderman-like parkour skills. To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here!

PE

PE Wellness Physical Education Education

Sean Garnier’s Soccer Version of the Kyrie Irving Uncle Drew Prank

Physical Education Update

JULY 21, 2022

It’s a soccer version of the Kyrie Irving Uncle Drew basketball video we posted in a past blog. tags]soccer video,soccer tricks,Sean Garnier,old man soccer deception [/tags]. With the school year winding down and the World Cup about to start this week, here’s a video that’s extremely timely. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

Physical Education

Physical Education PE Education Education

Concussion Reference Card & an Excellent Concussion Blog

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

[link] In fact, the blog of Dean Karahalios, MD, a concussion expert, provides a lot of information on concussion and spinal injuries. tags]concussions, head trauma, athletes and concussions, concussion [/tags] [tags]concussions, head trauma, athletes and concussions, concussion [/tags]

Physical Education

Physical Education High School PE Sports

The Relentless School Nurse: All School Nurses Can Participate in NASN Virtual Hill Days 2023

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 13, 2023

I look forward to participating and invite the readers of this blog to join me. Please share your experiences and tag NASN in your social media posts. Thank you NASN for creating this user-friendly guide to action.

Schooling

Schooling Health Education Education

Kyrie Irving’s “Uncle Drew” Stands Up for Old Basketball Players

Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Check out the video here: P.S. This is the final blog before the summer holidays. There won’t be a blog over the summer (who’s going to read it anyway), but we’ll be back in September. And as you can see, we’re experimenting with a new, cleaner look for the blog. Have a great summer vacation!

PE Teacher

PE Teacher PE Teacher Coaching

Healthy Eating Plate Is a Better Version of MyPlate and the Food Pyramid

Physical Education Update

MARCH 24, 2023

.” You can download a free printable version of the “Healthy Eating Plate” at the Harvard Health Blog at: [link] If you’re looking for a good printable diagram for the nutrition component of your health classes, this is a great resource. To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here!

Nutrition

Nutrition Government Health Class PE

Playtime in the Snow with Wolf Children: An Animated Film

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 6, 2022

The holiday season is almost here and since this is my last blog of the year I thought I’d show you this video by acclaimed director, Mamoru Hosoda. tags]physical education,winter activities,Wolf Children,winter fun,joy of winter> [/tags]. Happy holidays! Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. Physical Education Update.

Physical Education

Physical Education PE Teacher Physical Activity PE

Hotel Room Prom

Physical Education Update

JANUARY 24, 2023

In our February 8, 2010 blog, I discussed the problems that occur when high school administrators schedule prom and graduation ceremonies on the same day as championship sports events. tags]high school track and field,prom,graduation ceremony,graduation versus championship competitions [/tags] Can’t They Be Avoided?

High School

High School Coaching PE Sports

Tag Game Variations for Kids

S&S

JANUARY 1, 2023

Use these variations of tag to switch it up and provide a variety of games to a standard game of tag. Supplies Needed: Hula Hoops Clothes Pins Flag Football Flags Mats Blob Tag Chose someone as “IT”. The post Tag Game Variations for Kids appeared first on S&S Blog. IT starts the … Read More.

PE

“Hurricane” Hazel McCallion Illustrates the Benefits of Lifetime Fitness

Physical Education Update

JANUARY 2, 2023

Our next blog posting will be on January 4th). tags]physical education,fitness,Hazel McCallion,Mississauga [/tags]. Have a happy holiday, everyone! I’ll see you in 2010! Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here! To check out the PE Update.com website, Click Here!

Fitness

Fitness Fitness Physical Education Exercise

One Field, Three Sports

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

By the way, this blog will continue as a bi-weekly from now on. tags]physical education,school,sports,cooperation,football,cross country running[/tags]. Three coaches, three varsity teams, all successfully sharing the same facility. You obviously don’t need Cadillac facilities to get it done. Way to go, Lockerby!

Sports

Sports Sports Sport PE Teacher

Women’s Teams, Bus Travel and Chick Flicks

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

(I also coach a track club, but that’s for other blog posts). In fact, I’m typing this blog while sipping tea in the front seat of the bus. However, if you don’t receive a blog post in two weeks, you’ll know I am locked in an asylum somewhere. So we do a lot of driving. One without DVD players.

Coaching

Coaching PE Wellness Physical Education

Our New Blog Mandate Now Includes Swamp Soccer

Physical Education Update

JANUARY 16, 2023

So, this blog will be expanding its mandate. tags]PE update changes,swamp soccer,muddy games,games in the mud [/tags]. We’ll continue to provide opinion and commentary on the physical education, sports and fitness world. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To check out the PE Update.com website, Click Here!

PE

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A Lesson From the Winter Olympics – Don’t Regret Taking a Risk

Physical Education Update

JANUARY 10, 2023

In fact, they’re on my office TV as I write this blog. tags]Winter Olympics,Olympic skeleton,Olympic ski cross,Olympic bobsled,Olympic Downhill [/tags]. The Winter Olympics have been my constant companion since the first minutes of the opening ceremonies. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

PE

PE Teaching Teaching Physical Education

13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

Learn more about understanding federal funding at the end of this blog post. Participate in the Exchange online community, join a committee or program council, read the SHAPE America Blog , and use the SHAPE America website to access resources Tip #10: Attend SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out!

Health

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Ellen’s Dance Dare Shows the Value of Chasing Your Dreams

Physical Education Update

MARCH 22, 2023

This topic might seem like a bit of a stretch for a physical education blog, but, well…it does involve a varsity runner, dancing and goal-setting. tags]physical education,Ellen's Dance Dare, Jenna Thornber,Jenna Thornber's Video,Ellen DeGeneres Show> [/tags] It’s inspirational.

Dance

Dance Physical Education Motivation PE

A Canadian Cross-Country Running Experience

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 26, 2022

This blog has readers from many countries, including places that never see snow, such as Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Malasia, and Australia. tags]cross-country running,athletics,sports,physical education, coaching [/tags]. The footing was OK, since the race organizers had packed it down with a tractor and roller.

Conditioning

Conditioning Physical Education High School PE

Mandatory Physical Education Could Pay for Obama’s Health Care Plan

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Check out this blog: [link] ). tags]physical education,Obama's health care plan,obesity,health care costs [/tags]. And Canadians don’t live with the fear of losing our homes if a family member becomes unexpectedly ill. Want to read about a typical Canadian experience? In fact, these figures might be low.

Physical Education

Physical Education Health Obesity Education

A Good Luck Message From A Caring Coach

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 14, 2022

.” This is the final blog post until September. tags]physical education,track and field,coaching,coach> [/tags]. [tags]physical education,track and field,coaching,coach> [/tags]. Have a great summer!! Dick Moss, Editor, ?PE PE Update.com. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. Physical Education Update.

Coaching

Coaching Secondary Schools Physical Education PE

Rocco’s Attitude Provided a Tremendous Lesson for Aspiring Athletes

Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 22, 2022

By the way – summer vacation is almost here for most of our physical education readership (at least, for those of you in the northern hemisphere), so I’m going to lighten the schedule for the PE Update blog. tags]golf,sports,attitude,physical education,athletes,Rocco Mediate,Tiger Woods[/tags].

Physical Education

Physical Education PE Sports Sports

Olympic Observations – Bolt & Lezak

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

There will be more Olympic observations in the next blog. tags]Olympics,Usain Bolt,Jason Lizak,swimming,track[/tags]. P.S. Bernard later redeemed himself by winning the 100m freestyle in a new world record. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To subscribe to the free PE Tips of the Week Newsletter, Click Here!

PE

PE Coaching Sports Sports

Shadow Pattern Art with Writing – Classroom Lesson Plan

S&S

AUGUST 1, 2023

Objective: To easily enhance children’s writing through the use of patterns and pre-cut shapes Age: 5+ Time: 20-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Poster board, oak tag or construction paper Precut shapes (or use scissors to cut shapes … Read More The post Shadow Pattern Art with Writing (..)

Teacher

Teacher Education Education

Week 4 – 4/14/2020-4/17/2020

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 8, 2020

Then tag the next person to run their lap or keep running your laps. Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school). Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school). Activity A: Activity B (Choose One from the list): Play a Tag Game for 10 Minutes. Vacuum Your Entire House.

Assessment

Assessment Movement Exercise Dance

Unlocking the Power of Recess

Gopher PE

OCTOBER 3, 2023

( Tutorial , Kids playing ) Punchinello in the Shoe ( Tutorial , Kids Playing ) Four Square Switch ( Tutorial with kids playing ) Going to Kentucky ( Tutorial , Kids Playing ) Looby Loo ( Tutorial , Kids Playing ) Shadow Tag ( Tutorial ) Teach Recess Activities Students Love! Once we had a list (ie: wall ball, soccer, tag games, etc.),

Physical Education

Physical Education Movement Physical Activity Recreation

Week 5 – 4/20/2020-4/24/2020

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 15, 2020

Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school). Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school). Activity B (Choose One from the list): Invent a tag game and play for 10 Minutes. Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school). Tails = move 4 spots. .

Assessment

Assessment Movement Dance Fitness

The Relentless School Nurse: Do You Know The Story of Nurse DonQuenick Joppy?

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 5, 2023

The blog post is in support of nurse DonQuenick Joppy, whose career and personal life have been upended by an injustice that could happen to any nurse, but especially, to nurses of color. She tagged the American Nurses Association and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses in hopes they would also address the case.

Schooling

Schooling Endurance Health Education

NBA Teams to Generate $293.83 Million Through Patch Partnership Deals in 2023-24 Season

The Sporting

JANUARY 30, 2024

Kemp continues: “Despite the added price tag associated with these deals, we are still continuing to see the financial services and technology sectors emerge as the most active in signing them. Check out our NBA blog for all the latest news

Sports

Sports Sports Sport Wellness

8 Factors to Consider Before Selecting Scooters for your PE Class

Gopher PE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From scooter basketball , to flag tag or scooter goals , these versatile attachments engage students and offer a range of exciting activities beyond traditional scooter use. Gopher has two scooter storage options that work perfectly for the scooters previously shared in this blog.

Phys Ed

Phys Ed PE Gyms Physical Education

Get to know Leonna Mayor - Our interview with the Horse Racing Presenter

The Sporting

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Yes a good few years ago now I bought a really nice Tag Heuer watch. Follow Leonna on Twitter and Instagram Check out The Sporting Blog on Social Media for more interesting stuff you didn’t know you needed to know! I used to ride ponies that had come over from Ireland before they were sold. Can you remember your first big purchase?

Motivation

Motivation Sports Sports Sport

Winter Wonderland Instant Activities

Open Phys Ed

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Each academic language word are reinforce in a new SEL Vocabular Journal modeled after the journal charts described in Marine Freibrun’s example in her blog post – 5 Tips for Teaching Academic Language ( [link] ). Snowmobile Tag: [ PDF , WORD ]. Elf on the Shelf Tag: [ PDF , WORD ]. Module Documents. Activity Plans.

Academics

Academics Physical Activity Physical Education Assessment

Olympic Lens

Slow Chat PE

AUGUST 4, 2021

Spikeball was popular, so too was ‘tag’ Pickleball, cricket, futsal, orienteering, and tchoukball also received votes in my unofficial poll. To those people that suggested that tag could become an Olympic sport, I recommend that they check out Kabaddi, an ancient Indian game now popular in many South Asian countries.

Sports

Sports Sports Sport PE

Jimmy Cooney: Playing For Manager Branch Rickey

The Sporting

JULY 2, 2023

The other was one I made in 1927 when Paul Waner lined out to me and I caught Lloyd Waner off second and tagged Clyde Barnhart coming down from first. Read more articles about baseball’s fascinating past on our MLB blog I was on second base when Jim Bottomley hit into one made by Pittsburgh shortstop Glenn Wright.

Movement

Movement Coaching

How Norman Harris Wrote “He Called on it All”

Physical Education Update

MARCH 16, 2023

In our blog posting, “ He Called On It All” – A Motivational Video for Track Athletes” I provided a video showing Dave Wottle’s dramatic come-from-behind finish in the 1972 Olympic 800 meter final. tags]physical education,Jack Lovelock,Norman Harris,track and field,800m,Dave Wottle, Nick Symmonds [/tags]

Physical Education

Physical Education Motivation PE Exercise

Improve Capture the Flag with One Simple Trick

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 12, 2022

Unlike cooking blogs that tell you their life story before they get to the recipe, I’m going to reveal the punch line first, and then explain how I got there. o If there were a dispute on a tag, the students have to settle it with a quick game of rock, paper, and scissors. So the slower kids always played defense.

Gyms

Gyms Motivation Elementary Endurance

Marco van Basten: A Great Career Cut Short

The Sporting

MAY 14, 2023

At the time of his arrival in Milan, Serie A was the world’s strongest football league, a tag it would retain until the early 2000s. Read more articles on our football blog Van Basten made an immediate impact on AC Milan and Italian football despite playing just 11 league matches.

Wellness

Wellness Coaching

Physical Education - Effective Classroom Management Ideas

Physical Education Ideas

JANUARY 11, 2024

This blog will offer ideas that might be able to help you navigate those tricky situations students present to us. What is that one thing most discussed by staff during break times? Challenging behavior. It doesn’t matter how many years you have been teaching, our students always find new ways to make us bend… but please don’t break.

Physical Education

Physical Education Education Education Teaching

PE and Animals go paw in paw!

The PE Shed

JANUARY 24, 2017

So we thought we would collaborate the two ideas together to create an Animal Physical Education Page on our website and a blog outlining the games we have included so far. If they are tagged by an Ant Catcher they become a dead or injured Ant. Spiders and Scorpions Spiders and Scorpions come to battle in this PE Tag Game.

PE

PE Coordination Physical Education Strength

Dance Walking – The Latest Fitness Craze

Witch Tag: A Spooky Halloween Warm-Up Game for Elementary PE

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Steal the Pumpkin: A Spooktacular Halloween Game for Grades 1-5

PE Teacher With a Flatulence Problem

Pro Soccer Team Takes on 100 Schoolboys

Tag Games for Summer Camp & Recreation Programs

Frustrating Day in Class? Give Welsh Shin Kicking a Try

Ball Girl Uses Parkour Skills to Make a Spectacular Catch

Sean Garnier’s Soccer Version of the Kyrie Irving Uncle Drew Prank

Concussion Reference Card & an Excellent Concussion Blog

The Relentless School Nurse: All School Nurses Can Participate in NASN Virtual Hill Days 2023

Kyrie Irving’s “Uncle Drew” Stands Up for Old Basketball Players

Healthy Eating Plate Is a Better Version of MyPlate and the Food Pyramid

Playtime in the Snow with Wolf Children: An Animated Film

Hotel Room Prom

Tag Game Variations for Kids

“Hurricane” Hazel McCallion Illustrates the Benefits of Lifetime Fitness

One Field, Three Sports

Women’s Teams, Bus Travel and Chick Flicks

Our New Blog Mandate Now Includes Swamp Soccer

A Lesson From the Winter Olympics – Don’t Regret Taking a Risk

13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

Ellen’s Dance Dare Shows the Value of Chasing Your Dreams

A Canadian Cross-Country Running Experience

Mandatory Physical Education Could Pay for Obama’s Health Care Plan

A Good Luck Message From A Caring Coach

Rocco’s Attitude Provided a Tremendous Lesson for Aspiring Athletes

Olympic Observations – Bolt & Lezak

Shadow Pattern Art with Writing – Classroom Lesson Plan

Week 4 – 4/14/2020-4/17/2020

Unlocking the Power of Recess

Week 5 – 4/20/2020-4/24/2020

The Relentless School Nurse: Do You Know The Story of Nurse DonQuenick Joppy?

NBA Teams to Generate $293.83 Million Through Patch Partnership Deals in 2023-24 Season

8 Factors to Consider Before Selecting Scooters for your PE Class

Get to know Leonna Mayor - Our interview with the Horse Racing Presenter

Winter Wonderland Instant Activities

Olympic Lens

Jimmy Cooney: Playing For Manager Branch Rickey

How Norman Harris Wrote “He Called on it All”

Improve Capture the Flag with One Simple Trick

Marco van Basten: A Great Career Cut Short

Physical Education - Effective Classroom Management Ideas

PE and Animals go paw in paw!

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