SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Get creative and use your connections! It might be a great fit for your school. Teachers come up with so many creative and inspiring ideas! Health Literacy Month is also a great time to invite in partners from local organizations to speak about specific topics. They can provide a fresh perspective and a lot of expertise.

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Health Schooling Creativity Health Education 441

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. But which sports are actually best for fitness? And there’s nothing wrong with that!

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Fitness Fitness Physical Fitness Sports 59

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

Imagine the fun and excitement you will have playing five different games in five different days, trying to become the ultimate fitness winner. Show off your creativity side: Revise rules from old games and change them to new and different rules to fit the new game. Spoiler alert!

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Physical Activity PE Sports Sports 431

Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

No matter what generation you identify with, if you watched TV while you were growing up, you probably had a pretty cool fitness icon to look up to. Whether it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s, Jane Fonda in the 80s, or Richard Simmons in the 90s, there’s always been someone who made fitness look easy and fun.

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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. Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g., Standard 2.

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Motor Skills Movement Dance Physical Activity 98

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Help ALL Kids Develop Fundamental and Foundational Motor Skills To expand “Motor Skills Monday” beyond National PE & Sport week, think of ways to include activities, games and creative opportunities to increase motor skill ability throughout the year.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Reading books or poems, studying paintings, or listening to music related to death can provide a more indirect and creative way to engage with the topic. If you’re not sure where it fits in your curriculum, consider early December, before students leave for holiday break.

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Health Education Teaching Teaching Health 307

School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. Participation continued to grow and one particular day after a race, two parents suggested I start a before-school fitness and running club and offered to help me organize it.

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Fitness Fitness Schooling Flexibility 52

Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

No matter what generation you identify with, if you watched TV while you were growing up, you probably had a pretty cool fitness icon to look up to. Whether it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s, Jane Fonda in the 80s, or Richard Simmons in the 90s, there’s always been someone who made fitness look easy and fun. Get creative.

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Fitness Fitness Education Education 52

Gopher PE

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Exercises like ‘Jump the Spinner,’ where students learn while having fun with fitness, and ‘The Magic Number Team Activity,’ are a great way to foster inclusivity. Help students to know it is okay to make mistakes and fitness is fun. integrity, compassion, kindness, creativity, cooperation, or even smiling:) 3.

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Creativity Physical Education Achievement Fitness 107

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

Promotes Physical Activity: Easter games get students up and moving, promoting physical fitness and active lifestyles. Boosts Creativity and Imagination: The festive nature of Easter games encourages students to use their creativity and imagination. Here's why incorporating these egg-citing activities can benefit students: 1.

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PE Motor Skills Creativity Coordination 98

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we embark on 2024, the selection of a guiding word can provide clarity, inspiration, and a sense of purpose, empowering you to embrace the year ahead with focus and intention. 100 Word of the Year Ideas: Abundance Adventure Align Authentic Available Aware Balance Become Better Bless Bold Breathe Bright Calm Celebrate Centered Challenge Change (..)

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Schooling Creativity Motivation Exercise 154

Gopher PE

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s all about getting creative, problem-solving, and having a blast together with a Hula Hut adventure! Related Articles: – Elevate Student Fitness with the Hula Hut Team Challenge by Tim Mueller – 4 Hula Hoop Activities for Team Building in PE! What are your favorite ways to use Hula Hoops in your class?

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Creativity Gyms PE Exercise 88

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

In the beginning, my passion in nursing was the care of mother’s babies and children but at that time; I could not have known what a perfect fit the profession of School Nursing would be. My creativity and innovation went to good use when developing a plan for cardiac arrest and the reentry of students from psychiatric facilities.

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

No problem, you can still achieve your fitness goals from home. Defining Your Fitness Vision Your fitness vision is what will help you reach your goals. A few things to keep in mind when crafting your fitness vision: Be realistic: It's important to set achievable goals, otherwise you'll likely get discouraged and give up.

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Gyms Cardio Fitness Fitness 104

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Since players may perform actions that the game designer did not expect, the game’s writers must find creative ways to impose a storyline on the player without interfering with their freedom.” ” — Wikipedia Some of the most popular board and video games ever created are classified as open-world.

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PE Creativity Elementary School Strength 82

Keeping Kids in Motion

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Team building with students improves productivity, boosts motivation, increases collaboration, encourages creativity, and enriches communication. As in most physical education programs, it has been a tradition for my team to kick off the school year with two weeks of team building and cooperative activities.

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Creativity Motivation Physical Education Education 84

Gopher PE

JUNE 6, 2023

Creativity begins to flow as the skillset (and the brain) grows!!! Encourage movement and creativity and challenge them to explore how they can use the scarf in different ways. Scarf Fitness Challenges: Students partner up and take turns performing a fitness activity. Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit.

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Coordination Gyms Dance Creativity 75

Gopher PE

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun!

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PE Gyms Coordination Cardiovascular 95

Active Schools Us

MAY 2, 2022

Dr. Brown explains why play is essential to our social skills, adaptability, intelligence, creativity, ability to problem solve and more. Second, recognize that May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. It is a biological drive as integral to our health as sleep or nutrition.

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Physical Activity Physical Fitness Physical Education Nutrition 130

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Over her career, she helped secure over $200,000 of grant funding for implementation of heart rate technology, fitness equipment, and PLT4M. How do your needs fit the VISION for your program? Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. ” Slide from Funding Your PE Program webinar.

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Physical Education Education Education Assessment 111

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 2, 2022

The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! If you’re looking for a fun classroom game to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day then you came to the right spot! The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids. I like using this St.

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Dance Movement Creativity Elementary 130

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2022

Exercise and fitness should not be a one size fits all approach. Modified exercises allow every individual to succeed in fitness. Any type of injury from working out will likely stop a student’s fitness journey in its tracks. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Let’s use the push-up as an example.

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Exercise Cardio Movement Fitness 96

The Sporting

APRIL 14, 2023

Halford is also a four-time British Rhythmic Gymnastics champion and she is known for her athleticism and creativity in her routines. The sport is seen as an excellent way to promote physical fitness , creativity and discipline, making it an ideal activity for children and teenagers.

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Creativity Government Flexibility Endurance 105

Keeping Kids in Motion

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Team building with students improves productivity, boosts motivation, increases collaboration, encourages creativity, and. No matter the age, the skill set for students today should include tools for team building and greater communication skills. For access to the 12 posters click, RECIPE FOR TEAM BUILDING!

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Creativity Motivation Physical Education Fitness 78

Keeping Kids in Motion

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Team building with students improves productivity, boosts motivation, increases collaboration, encourages creativity, and. No matter the age, the skill set for students today should include tools for team building and greater communication skills. For access to the 12 posters click, RECIPE FOR TEAM BUILDING!

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Creativity Motivation Physical Education Fitness 73

Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

Team Fitness Adventure (3-5). Plug & Play Fitness. Fitness Knowledge. ReEngage Personal Fitness with these 6-8 Modules. Plug & Play Fitness. Fitness Knowledge. ReEngage Personal Fitness with these 9-12 Modules. Plug & Play Fitness. Creative Mode Fitness.

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Schooling Middle School Physical Education Elementary 59

Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

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Creativity Movement Phys Ed Physical Education 59

Gopher PE

AUGUST 14, 2023

And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory! With equipment for up to 36 players, teamwork and fitness come together in this energetic game. Students race against the clock, flipping discs to reveal their team’s color. Who will emerge victorious in this ultimate FlipFrenzy showdown?

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Gyms Motivation Assessment Creativity 90

Sports for Schools

MARCH 30, 2023

With most schools set to break up for the Easter Holidays on Friday, here are some of our top tips of how to have a fun break whilst also keeping fit and active. Be creative Encourage children to engage in creative activities like dancing, yoga, or indoor games that keep them active and entertained.

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Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, creative minds can keep a classroom fresh and lively simply by transforming the classroom space with a theme. – Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As we head into winter, I often see teachers dreading the long cold days when children may have minimal opportunities to play outside.

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Movement PE Teacher Creativity PE 59

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While the funds might go towards specific things, it is likely part of your larger plan. For example, you might have the mission to transition to a more fitness-focused physical education program. For example, it might be training on teaching a type of fitness subject or how to utilize technology in the classroom better.

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Physical Education Education Education Fitness 97

Whole Child Sports

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Command-oriented coaching” — the common approach to youth sports — “kills flexibility and self-development and retards creativity and the development of resilience,” Lancaster says. It will curtail their creativity, damage their potential resilience, hamper them in developing social skills, and perhaps create entitlement monsters.”

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Sports Sports Sport Creativity 52

Gopher PE

JULY 31, 2023

But it’s not just about having fun – this unit also focuses on improving student fitness through dynamic activities like Continuity Exercises, Parachute Fitness, Partner Racetrack Fitness, Challenge Courses, Circuit, and Aerobic Workouts.

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Agility Coordination PE Exercise 52

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Classroom technology rules should outline how and where computers, tablets, or phones should be used in a fitness center, weight room, or gymnasium. For example, one teacher in New York got creative and used a shoe sleeve for students to store phones in between portions of the workout.

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Physical Education Education Education PE Teacher 115

Fit and Fun Play

JULY 25, 2023

With its simple rules and endless possibilities for creativity, hopscotch offers not only fun but numerous benefits for physical and mental development. Hopscotch is a timeless game that has been enjoyed by children and adults for generations.

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Creativity Phys Ed Physical Education Fitness 52

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

What process does Fig 1 best fits; 1) The teacher’s thinking process when approaching a learning design? In approaching a teaching scenario, the above diagram, Fig 1 , seems to suggest a possible start with Learner Outcome consideration before moving on to decide our intervention strategy, Teacher Input. Or is it vice versa?

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Physical Education PE Education Education 130