Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners. The truth is children dont need their leaders to act like personal trainers.

Physical Activity

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

Module Documents Classroom Activity Packet: Physical Education Activity Packet: K-2 Classroom Activity Calendar: 3-5 Classroom Activity Calendar: K-2 Physical Education Activity Calendar: 3-5 Physical Education Activity Calendar: Breathe Journal: Enthusiasm Journal: Thrive Journal: Great Goal Journal: 4 Pillars Student Badges: OPEN Jump Rope Videos (..)

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Finding a curriculum that fits diverse age ranges, interests, and needs—all in one place—can seem challenging! Unlike subjects such as math or science, PE isn’t always linear. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness?

Motor Skills

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Now that we’ve discussed how technology can assist with sub plans, lets dive into specific grade-level considerations and how sub plans should be tailored to fit the needs of different age groups. THE LIFETIME FITNESS PLAYBOOK FOR PE Proven strategies to introduce more Lifetime Fitness into youre Curriculum. Free Download!

PE

Physical Education Update

JULY 25, 2022

And to kick off our new look (which I may change at any minute, by the way) here’s a video demonstrating the latest fitness craze. OK, maybe not a “craze,” but this workout combines walking and dancing and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. Have a great school year! Physical Education Update.

Dance

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

Stairwells can provide a great fitness workout. 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). Fitness and dance videos are great. Fitness stations and speed stacking stations do not take up a lot of space.

Gyms

SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate. Overall, we have found fishing a great fit for our students developmentally across the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.

Recreation

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.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

Fitness

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Are your students always complaining that they can’t perform physical fitness activities because of that lack of equipment? Maybe it will inspire you to ask your students to create a fun (but safe) fitness routine using common equipment in your school, like chairs, benches, tables and mats. If so, show them this video.

Physical Education

Keeping Kids in Motion

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Students all over the world love fútbol or soccer as it’s called in the United States. In PE class, the soccer skills unit is an annual favorite. Each lesson focuses on a variety of skills ranging from ball handling, passing, punting, kicking for power.

Dance

PE Scholar

APRIL 25, 2023

On 27th February 2023 we hosted a webinar to highlight top tips for teachers to make the most of the free library of dance & fitness videos

Teacher

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 28, 2022

Turning Red – Spot The Difference is a fun fitness workout game that will definitely get everyone up and moving It’s very similar to my “I Spy” brain break activities, only this one has a twist to it. PE Games: Yoga Freeze Dance. Spring PE Games: Rabbits On The Run. Spring Would You Rather? -You

Dance

Gopher Sport

MAY 4, 2023

Not only can you sing it, but when you hear it, it brings you back to a place in time: a school dance, a wedding, first heartbreak or a backyard BBQ. Ten years ago, I decided that we would dance! Flashing lights, loud music and a cheering audience doesn’t fit what some would deem “acceptable” curriculum.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

JANUARY 4, 2023

If you’re interested in more Winter brain break games and fun fitness activities for kids, then be sure to check out my entire collection – Animal Race Showdown, Elves On The Run , Winter Run , and Find The Gnome – Winter Edition! You can find the directions on how to play and full video down below! Stay Connected.

Elementary

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 9, 2022

Patrick’s Day brain break, a classroom movement game, an elementary PE game, or a fun fitness workout for kids! The layout for this game is a little different compared to my other Who Will Wins, as I was experimenting with some new features You can use this activity as a St. If you’re interested in more St.

Elementary

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 2, 2022

The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids. 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. Patrick’s Day then you came to the right spot! The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun!

Dance

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Locomotor Skills: (Grade 6) Safely and purposefully uses mature locomotor skills in rhythms and patterns in dance, fitness, and sport environments.

Middle School

The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

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. Let’s dive in!

Dance

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

strength training, dance, yoga and lifetime fitness classes. certified Dance PL3Y instructor. Pangrazi Scholar Lecture on Thursday, November 3rd at the Arizona State Convention. Jessica is a physical education teacher at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho teaching. She is the 2012 SHAPE National Middle School.

Dance

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities. Locomotor Skills: Combines locomotor skills with movement concepts in dance, fitness, and sport environments. Movement Concepts: Creates open space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities.

Middle School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

.” And although middle school students want a wide variety of options, it doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice introducing and developing critical physical fitness concepts. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. 1) Foundational Fitness Foundational fitness is a must-have middle school physical education unit.

Middle School

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 15, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. A) Avengers Endgame Fitness Training : See the video below and attempt the activity. Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Whether on your chromebook, TV, Laptop, IPAD, and complete the Boom Dance Activity!!! Grade: K-2.

Assessment

PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

Physical education plays a crucial role in shaping the health and fitness habits of individuals from an early age. Lifetime fitness activities are workouts, exercises, and sports that people can continue to enjoy and benefit from at any stage of their lives, regardless of their age or fitness level.

Fitness

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 [E4.3&5]. Outcome [E27.3-5]. Standard 2.

Motor Skills

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Manipulative Skills: Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Movement Concepts: Creates open space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

PDF , YouTube ] Health-Related Fitness Fun COMPLETE CARD SET [ Google , PDF , PPT ] SPANISH CARD SET [ Google , PDF ] Inchworm Relay [ PDF , YouTube ] Jump Rope 5K [ PDF , YouTube ] 800-Meter Steeplechase [ PDF , YouTube ] H.Y.P.E. 6) Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities.

Physical Activity

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 5, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. B) Clap It Out Dance Activity. Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us Grade: K-2. Time: 30 minutes. Warm-up: Choose One . Dan Kirsch . . Follow the video instructions below!!! 3-5 = Activities.

Assessment

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 8, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. B) Let’s Dance. Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Use the Dinner Dice Fitness Chart. State Standard : 1, 2 & 3. Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us Grade: K-2. Time: 30 minutes. Warm-up: Choose One . Grade: 3-5.

Assessment

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31. By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership.

Online Schooling

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. In recent years, many Illinois schools have adopted PLT4M to create fitness-education model of physical education for students. In addition, it helps them come to class with a purpose and focus on working hard.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This article will discuss what functional fitness is, why it is important, and how to incorporate it into physical education and everyday life. Functional Fitness on full display!

Fitness

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy. A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. Fitness curriculum focuses on building skills in physical activity options that students can do beyond the walls of schools.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Moderate exercises include brisk walking, dancing, biking, and recreational swimming. For patients in our outpatient cardiac fitness program, Young Hearts in Motion at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (details below), we use a tool to determine the safe target heart rate range during exercise.

Exercise

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. First and foremost, PE activities without equipment can teach students lifelong fitness skills they can do anywhere and anytime. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

PE

Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

#physed #elempe #pe pic.twitter.com/8s2mHVwQ5P — The PE Thinker (@thepethinker) May 19, 2023 10 Additional Uses for Scarves in Physical Education: Dancing! Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit. Scarf Fitness Challenges: Students partner up and take turns performing a fitness activity.

Coordination

Heartzones

AUGUST 11, 2022

How can students and community stakeholders invest their fitness energy back into their homes and neighborhoods? First, for the fitness enthusiast, you should generate energy (aka burn calories) through physical movement activities of your choice. Activity: Track the Gift of Fitness Energy . August 2022.

Fitness