SHAPE America

JULY 24, 2025

Teaching physical education is uniquely rewarding — and uniquely exhausting. Unlike classroom teachers who may get pockets of planning time throughout the day, our time with students is almost entirely active. It requires energy, enthusiasm and endurance. I intentionally build in activities that are inclusive.

Physical Education

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Strategies for coaches to reclaim play in sports: Incorporate games that develop fundamental skills but remain fun and creative. Lost autonomy: Children who are constantly under adult scrutiny may fear making mistakes, stifling creativity and risk-taking. Reward effort and improvement more than outcomes like goals scored or games won.

Sports

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

These classes support students of all fitness levels and offer a flexible and effective way to meet physical activity requirements. With each walk, they improve endurance, build consistency, and create habits that can last a lifetime. As a result, many districts are adding walking for fitness classes to their curriculum.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Just as we wouldn’t expect adults to endure six hours of non-stop learning, we shouldn’t subject young learners to such conditions. It’s during recess that they develop crucial physical and social skills through play. It’s a valid point; too much idle chatter can impede physical activity.

Physical Activity

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

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 [E3.3-5c]. Standard 3.

Motor Skills

Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services say that children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. How much exercise do children need?

Exercise

MSU

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For example, a long-distance runner may strive to improve their endurance and pacing (mastery goal) to secure a top-three position in the upcoming 5k race (performance goal). This can take creativity and involves knowledge of your sport. Chelsi Ricketts earned her Ph.D. in Kinesiology from Michigan State University in Spring 2024.

Coaching