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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Gopher PE

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! 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.

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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? These can keep you on task and motivated to funding physical education programs.” Slide from Funding Your PE Program webinar.

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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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Gopher PE

JUNE 27, 2023

Consider activities like relay races , dynamic stretching , or quick fitness challenges. Explore interactive fitness games from YouTube creators such as Coach Gelardi or P.E. Establishing positive relationships can foster trust, motivation, and a sense of belonging, ultimately enhancing the overall learning experience.

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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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Gopher PE

AUGUST 28, 2023

Furthermore, you can fit 4 or more courts within a gymnasium and can modify the size of each zone as well, allowing for higher numbers of students to be actively engaged in gameplay. Multiple group sizes including individual, partner, and groups of three or more depending on how many teams you have.

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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. As kids are developing interpersonal skills, learning social inclusion, teamwork, and motivation, they can use these not just in the classroom, but at home, and later in their academic careers. Absolutely.

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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

There are so many variations here, use your creativity! Encourage them to use their creativity, perhaps on beat four they choose a new movement together like a Superman position or a Clap/Clap, increasing the cognitive demands of the activities while feeling empowered and playful. Have fun with this process, it can be new to students.

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Skillastics

MAY 10, 2022

If you capture their attention right away with a creative, engaging activity you’ll keep their interest for the duration. When adults join in the fun–even if they’re not perfect–kids are encouraged to bring their imperfect selves to the “Fitness”. If kids are interested, and activities look fun they’re guaranteed to join in.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Yet the fittest five children in a year 6 class today are less fit than the least fit were 20 years ago. Engage the students’ voice – giving students a voice and encouraging them to take ‘ownership’ of physical activity that will bring energy and creativity to the activities way beyond what us adults can invent.

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School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. These classic pieces of equipment may already live in your storage space, but combining them with a little creativity can result in an engaging lesson plan.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best 3-day split workout options for beginners Are you one of those people afraid to take the first step in their fitness journey and begin working out? This 3-day split incorporates many muscle groups each time, to assist you in developing a more physically fit body. Your decision is all that matters.

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Gopher PE

MAY 2, 2022

It is an excellent way to stay fit throughout life, and at the same time enjoy everything that the outdoors has to offer. Students’ motivation, interest, and engagement rise when variety is involved. Have fun, be creative, and teach on! Golf is both an individual sport that can be played that way or in a team format.

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Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Physical activity boosts dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels in the brain, which affects focus and attention, reducing the symptoms of ADHD, while also improving concentration, memory, and motivation. “In Social exercise also motivates physical activity and promotes interaction. Link to cover image: , [link].

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AKA Sports

APRIL 15, 2021

Legends in my motivational mind. AKASPORT has always provided active sport and fitness programs loaded with (lead-up) games and activities that create a fun environment, not stressful structure. Younger kids… be free and creative. Frequenters in my early morning routine earbuds. Older kids… this is your time.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 31, 2023

These include size-matching adult hearts to older children with advanced 3-D cardiac imaging in a unique donor heart matching program , accepting hearts from people with active hepatitis C and COVID-19 infections—for which there are effective treatments—and creatively using Heart in a Box. I mean, I’m here, so it worked.

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PE with Palos

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

so they stay motivated and interested in the lesson. I love to give my students options to choose between different fitness stations or exercises so they feel invested in their learning and physical growth. This helps increase their intrinsic motivation and grabs their attention.

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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

There are so many variations here, use your creativity! Encourage them to use their creativity, perhaps on beat four they choose a new movement together like a Superman position or a Clap/Clap, increasing the cognitive demands of the activities while feeling empowered and playful. Have fun with this process, it can be new to students.

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AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

While the idea of not going to school may have seemed pretty great at first, the isolation created a lack of motivation, depression and even a reduction in learning in many teens. While it’s easy to put the responsibility on these kids (after all, they are old enough to be creative with their time and want to be treated like adults!),

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Better Coaching

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

YFO: What is the best way to motivate youth football players? Going to coaches clinics will really helps with creativity. Some fitness, physical activity for kids to keep them away from the keyboard. Motivation. Losing a game can be the result of various mistakes throughout the game. Attainable goals.

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AASP

APRIL 28, 2022

</strong><br /> Whether it’s a windowsill flower or a full outdoor vegetable garden, growing plants has been proven to increase memory retention and creativity, as well as aid in stress reduction. Do something creative.</strong><br Acts of creative expression are linked to overall well-being!</p>

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

From incorporating the word into a vision board or journal to using it as a guiding principle for decision-making, the selected word can serve as a constant companion and a source of motivation throughout the year. T he practice of choosing a Word of the Year offers a meaningful approach to setting intentions and fostering personal growth.

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MSU

APRIL 12, 2019

It took an entire day of practicing before player strategy evolved to fit the new playing dimensions. You’re being creative and coming up with new games for practices. A mentor coach suggested that for our lead-up practices to this game, we should just put lane-lines in our home-pool to narrow the court.

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