Learning Through Sport

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Players down the other end of the field from the ball are chatting, dancing, or jogging on the spot to keep warm! Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 85 (2), 218-225. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 6 (2), 201-217. Buszard, T., Reid, M., & & Masters, R. Buszard, T., Masters, R., &

Sports

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Teachers can tap into activities like bodyweight fitness, yoga, dance, and moreall of which can be easily managed without specialized equipment. Simple exercises, games, or activities with clear instructions ensure the substitute can manage the class with ease. Avoid a Free Block Sub days shouldnt be a time for students to relax.

PE

Physical Education Update

JULY 25, 2022

OK, maybe not a “craze,” but this workout combines walking and dancing and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. Watch the later segments and you’ll see how group dance walking looks. And who knows, a dance walk around school grounds has all the elements you need for a fun PE class!

Dance

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

For example, we used the play structures for warm-ups (chutes and ladders, follow the leader, partner exercise, upper body workout, climb and jump, etc.). Being inside is a good time to introduce proper technique for exercises/fitness and teach partner skills (how to motivate and correct a partner’s exercise form). No Problem!

Gyms

Carly's P.E. Games

APRIL 29, 2020

Follow along with one of these videos: Super Mario Dance Video Would You Rather Exercise Video Balls or Balloons-What kind of sports balls do you have at home? Your challenge is to play with your favorite! Basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, playground/bouncy ball, football, or play with a balloon and pretend it’s a ball.

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Elementary P.E. Games

JULY 26, 2022

Minions Yoga Freeze Dance has arrived! It’s the perfect brain break and dancing game for kids! Get ready to dance and party along with your favorite minions. Minions Freeze Dance! The post Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! Inspired by the new hit movie – The Rise of Gru. Spring PE Games: Rabbits On The Run.

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Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 1, 2024

Watch It Here: It’s an Earth Day Dance Battle! In this fun Earth Day brain break activity, be ready to just dance and move to the music in the epic dance battle between Groot and Buzz! This Earth Day brain break is the newest to the just dance / dance battle series. Minions Yoga Freeze Dance!

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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. In this blog, we will explore 5 exercise modification examples that are an excellent addition to any physical education class or workout. Let’s use the push-up as an example. Get Access Here.

Exercise

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

These notes became the foundation for a two-part series we would later write for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), “Transitioning From Students of Teaching to Teachers of Students.”. Running the Race. Julene Ensign Julene Ensign, Ph.D.,

Physical Education

Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 2, 2024

If you’re looking for more brain breaks for kids, would you rather brain breaks, freeze dance games for kids, movement activities, classroom games or just dance / freeze dance activities then you came to the right spot! Some of the activities include just dance / freeze dance poses, exercises, and a variety of fun dances.

Movement

Elementary P.E. Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I’ll go into further details down below or you can go straight to the video You can use this activity as an Encanto brain break, Encanto quiz, or just as a fun movement game to get some exercise! – Animal Race Showdown , Leprechauns On The Run , and Yoga Freeze Dance! . PE Games: Yoga Freeze Dance. How To Play.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 26, 2024

If you’re looking for brain breaks, Spring games for kids, Easter games for kids, movement activities, brain breaks for kindergarten, classroom games, or just dance / free dance activities, then you came to the right spot! Easter Would You Rather is a fun movement and dancing game for kids! Earth Day Freeze Dance!

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If you enjoy this Minions game, then also be sure to check out my latest Minions Yoga Freeze dance, along with my entire Would You Rather series and other popular videos: Back To School Games: Would You Rather? Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! Thanksgiving Would You Rather? Encanto Workout Game – Guess The Character! How To Play.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 2, 2022

The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids. The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! Patrick’s Day game with my younger K-1 students, as it’s always fun to see what movements and dances they come up with. I like using this St.

Dance

Carly's P.E. Games

MARCH 19, 2020

Check out the links below for activities and exercises you can do today and over the weekend. Dancing Challenge : Click on the links below for some dances! Happy Spring! Push-Up Challenge : Video demonstration of my 5th graders. You can do this at home by yourself or with your brothers/sisters. How many can you do?

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 28, 2022

Make sure to see the full instructions and video down below If you’re interested in more Turning Red games or movement activities, then be sure to check out some of my favorites – Yoga Freeze Dance , Rabbits On The Run , Encanto Guess The Character , and Would You Rather – Spring Edition! . PE Games: Yoga Freeze Dance.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 4, 2022

There are 5 different rounds in this Turning Red game! Each round will progressively get harder (more stars to hide behind, more movements, quicker transitions, distractions, etc.).

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

If you enjoy this Sonic Would You Rather brain break activity, then also be sure to check out some of my other popular videos: Minions Yoga Freeze Dance , Minions Would You Rather? Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! Players will perform the exercises, dances, or yoga poses that follows once the timer reaches zero and the screen changes.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 21, 2024

If you’re looking for more fun games for kids, brain breaks for kids, or just dance / freeze dance activities then also be sure to check out my latest movement breaks and classroom games – Move and Freeze Animal Edition, Yoga Freeze Dance, and my entire brain break playlist! Minions Edition Minions Yoga Freeze Dance!

Dance

Carly's P.E. Games

MAY 14, 2020

Cupid Shuffle Dance or Would You Rather Exercise Video Watch this Read Aloud of “Sally Sore Loser” to learn about good sportsmanship! Here are some fun physical activities for this week! Follow along with these videos for a great warm-up. Practice good sportsmanship by playing the game Hot Potato with your family.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

JANUARY 4, 2023

If you like the choice on the left, you will move to the left -When playing in a classroom, you can have students either shuffle from one side of their desk to the other or choose a side by pointing to their favorite -Players will perform the exercises, dances, or yoga poses that follows once the timer reaches zero and the screen changes.

Elementary

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 9, 2022

-You can start by bringing up the video (which can be found below) or you can find it here P E With Mr G -Before starting each round, players will select the team / player they want to win -Next they will complete the exercise, dance, or yoga pose that goes with the team they picked for 30 seconds .

Elementary

Carly's P.E. Games

MARCH 17, 2020

There is a short exercise video for you to follow along with, and some jump rope challenges. If you can't get outside, do some dancing inside! Try to get outside in the fresh air and do something active like take a walk, bike ride, roller blade, or just run around your yard!

Dance

Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

When it comes to exercise, this is all language you probably don’t need to tell your students. In a world where technology is taking over and “Fortniting” is more popular than bike riding, it is important we all send the same consistent message about the importance of exercise to our students. How much exercise do children need?

Exercise

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Exercise and Heart Disease in Kids Ever wonder if your child with heart disease should exercise? On World Heart Day , we asked four of our pediatric cardiologists to answer these questions and others from parents who wanted to know the guidelines around exercise for their child with heart disease.

Exercise

PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

Exercise and self esteem go hand in hand. Regular exercise can help boost your confidence and self-esteem while improving your overall physical and mental health. This article will explore the relationship between exercise and self esteem and how schools utilize exercise to increase confidence and self-esteem via physical education.

Exercise

Elementary P.E. Games

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Players will perform the exercises, dances, or yoga poses that follows once the timer reaches zero and the screen changes. -When playing in a classroom, you can have students either shuffle from one side of their desk to the other or choose a side by pointing to their favorite. Read Across America game for kids!

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 18, 2022

Players will perform the exercises, dances, or yoga poses that follows once the timer reaches zero and the screen changes. -When playing in a classroom, you can have students either shuffle from one side of their desk to the other or choose a side by pointing to their favorite. Brain break and workout for kids!

Elementary

Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. However, it is important that you exercise safely and intuitively to avoid further harm to your body or mind. Exercise can also help people manage depression. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,

Exercise

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 8, 2020

B) Let’s Dance. Flip the coin ==> if the coin lands on heads choose any of the even numbered exercises and perform 10 reps. Flip the coin again ==> if it happens to land on tails ==> choose any of the odd numbered exercises a perform 10 reps. Roll a dice to see what exercise you will complete.

Assessment

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Take a look at the video below to see which exercises are paired with the symbols on the dice dreidel! As students roll the dreidel (dice), they’ll learn more about the Jewish symbols while also moving their body with different exercises! What exercises will we get?! Dreidel Cube Warm-Up!

PE

AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

<p>From AASP Members and Authors: Gabrielle Salvatore, MS, Sheila Alicea, PhD, CMPC, Cynthia Clarke, EdD, CMPC, and Michael Sachs, PhD, CMPC</p> <p>The benefits of exercise are well-known, but in order for people to reap the most benefits from exercise they need to adhere to a program.

Exercise

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 5, 2020

B) Clap It Out Dance Activity. For example the exercise “Elbows To Knees ” you would perform 10 times because there are 10 fingers being shown in the box. . Time: 30 minutes. Warm-up: Choose One . A) When you get to #6 (if you do not have a jump rope) pretend to jump rope and/or do vertical jumps. . Dan Kirsch . .

Assessment

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Outside of school, many students will not have access to equipment for exercise. By teaching PE activities without equipment, students can learn different exercise and workout routines that they can do at home, outside, at a park, or anywhere there is space. Odd rounds (1,3,5,7) consist of boxing exercises. Get Access Here.

PE

Alexandra Lemm

MARCH 18, 2020

5:00-6:00- Some form of exercise (there are plenty of videos on Youtube!). A dance party to their favorite song. Another form of exercise . For instance, one of my co-workers shared with me her schedule that can easily be manipulated to fit your personal needs-. 8:00-10:00- Wake up, eat, get ready . 10:00-12:00- Schoolwork .

Teacher

My Zone

AUGUST 7, 2023

Meet Jodie Powell… From dance moves to improving people’s mental health, Jodie knows how to inspire positive change and community engagement in and out of the gym.

Exercise

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

As a result, many schools encourage and support students in designing personal fitness plans in physical education to build and bridge important concepts around fitness and exercise. This approach aims to teach students the value of regular exercise and how to design routines that suit their individual needs and goals.

Fitness