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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

An Extension of PE Along the way, I got to thinking about the intervention class as an extension of standards-based physical education rather than just an opportunity for physical activity. Activity Ideas Does your school have some sort of academic support or response to intervention that is strictly academic in nature?

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The Heart Behind Field Day

Mr. Kirsch

As an elementary PE teacher, I spend the entire year helping students build skills, confidence, and a love for physical activity. As PE teachers, we design engaging stations, coordinate volunteers, adapt for all abilities, and often pull it off with limited resources.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA). Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

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Invasion Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

In fact, even many classic tag games are considered excellent lead-up activities, introducing the basic concepts of invasion games to young learners. From there, as students skill levels progress, PE teachers can introduce a wide variety of invasion-style games that build on these foundational skills in fun and engaging ways.

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Throwing And Catching Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Throwing and catching games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. These games also promote teamwork, communication, and decision-making, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Grades 3-5: 3.5.2

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Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans For Elementary PE Bowling provides an exciting and engaging way to teach the underhand roll in elementary physical education. Unlike traditional bowling alleys with long lanes and heavy balls, bowling in physical education is designed to be adaptable and accessible for young students.

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The Whole School Model To Physical Education & Activity

PLT4M

By dedicating physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) as one of the ten components of the Whole School Model, a new emphasis on physical health opens the door to how we look at PE and PA in schools. At many schools, physical education only meets once or twice a week. Get Access Here.