SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. In this way, there is shared responsibility in addressing inequities and other systemic barriers.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Motor Skills

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills. Grade 8) Provides encouragement and feedback to peers without prompting from the teacher. The post Volleyball (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

Middle School

SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. I lasted one day.

High School

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.” “Thank you” “I get it now coach!” ” “How did I do today coach?”

Middle School

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

We (teachers and students) do a much better job describing how to show good sportsmanship or what poor sportsmanship looks like. There is a famous quote that students don’t remember what teachers taught them, they remember how a teacher made them feel, and the same goes for teammates. They play by the rules and are fair.

Middle School

AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

While the idea of not going to school may have seemed pretty great at first, the isolation created a lack of motivation, depression and even a reduction in learning in many teens. As said best back in June, these kids were being sequestered at home at the stage in life they need their peers and teachers most.

Middle School

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I was able to learn the fundamentals from some amazing coaches over my time in middle school and high school. I remember spending long periods of time in middle school working on developing my ability to dribble with my left hand and changing directions. Basketball is one of my favorite sports.

Middle School

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 25, 2023

Physical Education teachers and sport coaches have in common the development of a curriculum (program of learning) and the method (pedagogy) to teach the content of the curriculum. In creating a curriculum, in physical education and sport coaching environments time is limited but also somewhat known.

Coaching

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more. What Are Physical Education Teacher Resources?

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

By Adam Mullis, Middle School Health and Physical Education Teacher and Coach. In the presentation below, Adam Mullis discusses his experience of leading Wellness Week, a school-wide celebration of health and wellness. Learn creative ways to promote health and wellness for students, faculty, and staff. . .

Wellness

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

By Adam Mullis, Middle School Health and Physical Education Teacher and Coach. In the presentation below, Adam Mullis discusses the process of planning a curriculum for teaching students online, in-person, and a hybrid model. He also shares games and actives to engage all students. . . Presentation Material.

Middle School

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2023

Five years ago, when Paul Russick took over as head football coach at Honesdale High School in Pennsylvania, he had aspirations for success on and off the football field. And like many football coaches, he looked at the weight room as an opportunity to help build the program.

Middle School

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. With a proper high school strength and conditioning curriculum, all students can reap the benefits of resistance training.

High School

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Whether you're a coach, player, or parent, it's crucial to recognize that everything leading up to varsity competition should be considered part of a grand design to build stronger, smarter, and more competitive athletes. Coaches at the youth level play a vital role in this development. And they sure ensure the sport is FUN!

High School

Shape PA

APRIL 14, 2022

Nick taught elementary and middle school health and physical education from 2005 to 2016 in the Midd-West School District where he also served as the Curriculum Coordinator of Health and Physical Education. Nick graduated from Lock Haven University and received his Master’s Degree in Education.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

Benefits of Bodyweight Bootcamp Workouts For Physical Education Physical education teachers are always looking for engaging lessons and workouts. More importantly, teachers want to introduce and replicate the fitness options that students will see outside of school. Bootcamp-style workouts and gyms are on the rise.

Physical Education

Magnus Health

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For teachers and school staff, outline the proper protocol for responding to a symptomatic student in class or on campus. Cleanliness: remind students, faculty, and staff about proper handwashing techniques to help eliminate the spread of illness at school.

Immune system

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

.” Working together, the athletic department, athletic director, sports coaches, guidance office, and physical education teachers can get almost 80% of student-athletes into the class. Many schools successfully adopt an athletic physical education class by starting students at the middle school and 9th-grade level.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

While it still applies, it’s simplistic, and we need something new to deal with the coming reality that they will be leaving the school pretty soon. My mother was a Montessori toddler teacher for over thirty years as well. Team performance is closely tied to how much trust the players have with each other, and with the coach.

Achievement

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. In this model, the teacher is in complete control of program and workout design.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

Then, once you determine the individual is in danger of failing a rep (you can decide the protocols for assistance with your partner, the teacher/coach, etc., No, but we want to ensure students have taken part in the proper foundational training before introducing barbells. The post Barbell Bench Press Form appeared first on PLT4M.

Strength

SHAPE America

JUNE 7, 2022

I did play summer rec league softball for a couple of summers, but in school, there was nothing we were allowed to play. When I was in junior high, the basketball coach allowed me to be the statistician for the team and I was in heaven! My parents told me I couldn’t, and the coaches said I couldn’t, so I couldn’t. End of story.

Sports

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you think a friend or family member has a problem with drugs, talk to an adult you trust – like a parent, coach, or teacher – right away. Incorporating Lesson Plans on Drug Education Schools play an important role in providing information on drug prevention for students. What if someone I know needs help?

Education