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How to Motivate Staff to Lead Physical Activity in Your Program (Even if They’re Not Fitness Pros)

Skillastics

The wonderful people running these programs are often educators, childcare professionals, or part-time, young adults who wear many hats, and leading physical activity might not be their comfort zone. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners. Kids need movement.

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Healthy Habits (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

The 4 Pillars of health we have focused on (Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep, and Stress Management/Relaxation) are addressed through a variety of engaging and activity-based lessons. Studies have shown that healthy students get better grades, attend school more, and often behave better in class.

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PE Curriculum for K–12: Student-Centered, Standards-Based

PLT4M

PE lesson plans have to balance structure with creativity. In PE, there are many directions you can go. A quality elementary PE curriculum balances skill development, physical fitness education, and play. At the same time, the curriculum must align with national or state standards.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Outcome [E4.3&5]. Outcome [E27.3-5].

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Teaching Rhythm and Dance In Physical Education

The Physical Educator

Dance is a polarizing subject in the world of physical education: some teachers love to teach it, other teachers can’t even imagine themselves teaching it. Regardless of your personal comfort level with the activity, I believe dance should be a part of every student’s physical education experience.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

PLT4M

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.