Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education. Physical education therefore needs to provide time to achieve physical fitness and/or physical activity objectives, teach goal setting for physical activity to achieve health outcomes, and teach students how to design physical activity and/or fitness programs.

Physical Education

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. Did they try a new PE alternative for after school programs this month?

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

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Physical Education Update

JULY 25, 2022

As the new school year begins, I thought we’d experiment with a new look for the PE Update blog. 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. Watch the later segments and you’ll see how group dance walking looks.

Dance

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Teach your students about boundaries and that outdoor PE class is different than recess. Stairwells can provide a great fitness workout. Fitness and dance videos are great. When an eagle soars overhead, stop and enjoy the sight. No Problem!

Gyms

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

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

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.

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Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Danielle Branciforti has taught PE for 30 years. Active Schools: How has the pandemic changed PE for you and your students?? . Danielle: It’s been a disaster – trying to do PE remotely is such a disservice to the students, all of whom have some developmental, behavioral, or some physical limitations. One of the best?things?parents

PE Teacher

Keeping Kids in Motion

OCTOBER 1, 2022

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

Dance

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

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

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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?

Dance

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. 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.

Online Schooling

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! Patrick’s Day PE Games: Find The Gnome. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Find The Gnome. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Leprechauns On The Run. If you’re interested in more St. How To Play.

Elementary

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! Christmas PE Games: Elves On The Run. Brain Break Activities – Who Will Win?

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 PE Games: Find The Gnome. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Leprechauns On The Run. I like using this St.

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. The same rings true in my adaptive PE program! Ten years ago, I decided that we would dance! They want to fit in socially with peers their own age and be connected to their school.

Dance

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. 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. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. No equipment, no problem. Get Access Here.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. As a result, SMART goals have become increasingly popular in business, education, fitness, and personal life. ” Goal setting can help to contextualize PE classes.

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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. This is part of your PE grade!!! . Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. This part of your PE grade!!! . K-2 = Activities.

Assessment

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

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 5, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. B) Clap It Out Dance Activity. This is part of your PE grade!!! . Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. This part of your PE grade!!! . Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us Grade: K-2. Time: 30 minutes. Dan Kirsch . .

Assessment

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 18, 2022

You can use this Spring brain break as a movement activity, an elementary PE warm up game, or as a fun workout to get your kids/students moving! Spring PE Games: Find The Gnome. Spring PE Games: Find The Gnome. Spring PE Games: Rabbits On The Run. Earth Day PE Games: Would You Rather? How To Play. Stay Connected.

Elementary

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 8, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. B) Let’s Dance. This is part of your PE grade!!! . Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Use the Dinner Dice Fitness Chart. This part of your PE grade!!! . State Standard : 1, 2 & 3. Grade: K-2.

Assessment

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. 1) Foundational Fitness Foundational fitness is a must-have middle school physical education unit.

Middle School

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

From witch broomstick relays to haunted header soccer challenges, these activities are sure to make your PE lessons a ghoulishly good time. Monster Mash-Up Fitness Exercises Here are a few Halloween themed fitness exercises you can do with your students! the brim, the tip), and encourage students to aim for specific sections.

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 5, 2022

Patrick’s Day classroom game, an elementary PE game, or as a fun kids workout activity! Patrick’s Day brain break games and fitness activities for kids, then be sure to check out my entire collection – Find The Gnome , Leprechauns On The Run , Would You Rather , and Move and Freeze! Classroom Games For St.

Elementary

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

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

Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

Inexpensive, portable, simple to use, easy to store – scarves should be in every PE teacher’s repertoire, especially towards the end of year when you find yourself teaching somewhere other than your gym! Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit. Whoever has the scarf performs the activity.

Coordination

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. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Physical Education Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Valentine's Day Freeze Dance (Grade 1 to Grade 6): Description: Play music and have students dance around. Incorporating these Valentine's Day games into your Physical Education program for Kindergarten to Grade 6 not only promotes physical fitness but also fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Dance

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. These can include fitness tests, skill assessments, or even game rules recall. Attainable (Realistic Goals) Set attainable goals based on your student’s current fitness levels and abilities.

PE Teacher

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 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. As always, PE teachers can use their discretion and experience to determine what structure and format makes the most sense for their class and audience. PLT4M has a full slate of PE lessons for physical education teachers to choose from!

PE Teacher

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Finding the right grants for physical education can help take your PE department to the next level. Here are tips, strategies, and a free grant template to get you started to get moving on your PE grants. Planning Your PE Grant Grants for physical education don’t have to be complicated! Get Grant Template.

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