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. Teaching the next generation is a way of paying forward what has been fostered inside of me.

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

The post Volleyball (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Grade 8) Applies rules and etiquette by acting as an official for modified physical activities/games or creating dance routines within a given set of parameters.

Middle School

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

“ What I like most about using Heart Zones is being able to refocus my time, attention, and efforts on teaching rather than crowd control.” “Thank you” “I get it now coach!” ” “How did I do today coach?” Hear how Chad Oates uses Heart Zones for grading, assessments, and more!

Middle School

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

When I present at conferences, one of the most common questions is, “How can I teach sportsmanship to my students?” In the Montessori setting, the question of sportsmanship could be restated as, “How do I teach Grace and Courtesy in PE?” This begs the question, why is it so challenging to teach sportsmanship?

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

AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

Teens don’t always make the best decisions for their health so it is our responsibility to teach them and to provide them opportunities to make the healthier choices each day. Explain WHY you are making these changes and you may be surprised to see they will start to make these changes too.

Middle School

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 28, 2022

Years ago, we started a club team that scrimmaged a neighboring school and were working on joining a league. Now it is back, and we are starting with a girls' middle school season, and the boys will play in the spring. We will scrimmage a few schools from the league we are trying to join, and I am hopeful we will join next year.

Middle School

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 5, 2024

This is where youth coaches insert, “They have to play tackle football, or they’ll be weak” or “It was how I grew up playing football so it’s how kids today should do it, too.” So tell us now, coach, is it really necessary for young kids to play tackle football? Unfortunately, the reality is quite different.

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. What to teach Physical education programs package the content, pacing, spacing and progression of learning into a design called a curriculum.

Coaching

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

Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In high school and college, Wilson took on his first mentoring role as the captain of various sports teams. Part of the responsibility of being a captain was to develop, inspire, and teach younger members of the team, and that really stuck with me,” he says. Coaches play a valuable role for kids who don’t have fathers,” he says.

Achievement

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

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. Download Now!

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

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. Bobby Knight is a good example of a successful coach on paper but a failure of a coach on the human level, because he broke his players and killed their motivation to play.

Achievement

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nothing is harder than teaching barbell movements to teenagers. ” 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. Let Us Do The Heavy Lifting. Download Now!

PE

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

But we must prioritize proper barbell bench press form when teaching and incorporating this movement into workouts. Let Us Do The Heavy Lifting Nothing is harder than teaching barbell movements to teenagers. This article will explore technique and movement tips for great barbell bench press form. Download Now!

Strength

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Dopamine signals in this brain area “teach” other parts of your brain to keep seeking out the drug so you can take it again and again. 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. What if someone I know needs help?

Education