PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Teachers can pair and match different drills depending on total class time.

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PE Teacher Flexibility Movement Exercise 105

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Created by: Jenna Knapp & Aaron Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Jennifer Truong For thousands of years, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Analyzes movement situations and applies movement concepts (e.g.,

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Motor Skills Movement Dance Physical Activity 98

Gopher PE

JANUARY 3, 2024

Objective: To allow for movement that develops different locomotor skills and spatial awareness, and to help students understand the food groups and proper nutrition. Directions for Level 1: “Feeling Great or Whoa” The teacher states the name of a food. This activity can be done in the classroom or the gym.)

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Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This module builds on the Invasion Basics module for grades 3-5 and provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing the movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

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Middle School Schooling Dance Academics 89

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. Here is where physical education teachers can turn to trusted resources that are aligned to ISBE PE standards.

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PE Motor Skills Physical Education Assessment 105

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills. Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills.

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Middle School Schooling Dance Physical Activity 98

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. As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year. An introduction to all things movement and fitness!

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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Because we are the movement experts. Here is a tutorial we created to address this – it was shared with parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals. This is a cute circle game where the child in the middle gets to make up a dance/movement that the others copy, all while singing the song “Punchinello” together.

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Physical Education Movement Physical Activity Recreation 128

Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recent evidence suggests that adding developmentally appropriate cognitive demands to patterned movement stimulates executive function and the precursor skills to reading and math ( Paschen et al., The ability to synchronize movements with rhythm is fundamental to children’s ability to pull to a stand, walk, run, skip, and gallop.

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 118

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. Many teachers will consider splitting the class into two more manageable small groups. This is an excellent strategy for managing a large class size that we know many PE teachers face! No equipment, no problem. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Get Access Here.

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PE Dance Cardio Exercise 80

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

This allows for student-led experiences and leadership opportunities instead of traditional teacher-led instruction. SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance.

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Dance Academics Physical Activity Movement 52

Gopher PE

JUNE 6, 2023

Throughout my career as a physical education teacher, I have grown a strong appreciation for juggling scarves ! 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!

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Coordination Gyms Dance Creativity 79

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. Teachers, students, digital resources, and other lesson materials can all help facilitate modeling in education. First, a teacher demonstrates the steps to solve a particular kind of equation.

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Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

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High School Schooling Academics Physical Activity 98

Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

This allows for student-led experiences and leadership opportunities instead of traditional teacher-led instruction. SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance.

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Dance Academics Physical Activity Movement 52

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

Students will also benefit from the Form 101 component of this module, which teaches fundamental athletic skills, running posture, leg movements, and arm movements. Teacher Evaluation. Teacher Self-Evaluation/Reflection Guide: [PDF, WORD]. MOVEMENT SKILLS & CONCEPTS. Jigsaw Note Card: [PDF, WORD].

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Middle School Schooling Dance Cooperative Learning 52

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

See more here on the differences between physical activity vs. physical education.) Physical literacy is about learning a wide range of functional movement skills across different activities. In this curriculum model, students learn and develop functional movement skills like squat, lunge, hinge, press, and pull.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As physical education teachers work to implement a quality physical education program aligned to the California state standards for PE, we break down actionable steps and examples to support students’ journey for a physically active healthy lifestyle. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools. Mission: To advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport. Why is Physical Education Important?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best. Jordan Manley, Shape America Teacher of the Year, explains the common fault that many instructors make when adding fitness to their lesson plans, “A lot of times, fitness gets added to PE lessons as a time filler.

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Fitness Fitness Education Education 52

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Eliza Kuhn, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module is intended to assist teachers with classroom management and build excitement for your physical education program. These activities can be used in the beginning of the school year, or anytime you welcome students back after holidays or breaks.

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Academics Physical Education Physical Activity Dance 52

Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recent evidence suggests that adding developmentally appropriate cognitive demands to patterned movement stimulates executive function and the precursor skills to reading and math ( Paschen et al., The ability to synchronize movements with rhythm is fundamental to children’s ability to pull to a stand, walk, run, skip, and gallop.

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. But functional training can also incorporate different strength training movements with free weights and other equipment.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class. In some school settings, this foundation may have been built at the middle school level.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. Students can be nervous and anxious about their new classmates, teacher, and class. In addition, movement-based icebreakers will begin to lay the foundation and expectation for what is to come in class.

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Physical Education Education Education Motivation 81

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. And while these are still great opportunities to check out new ideas for PE, the rise of social media has created a new avenue for physical education teachers. Physical education should do the same!

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

If virtual PE is going to be synchronous learning, there is still an obvious element of technology needed for PE teachers and students to work together. But if virtual PE is going to be any amount asynchronous, then PE teachers need to find a way to track and monitor the completion of course content for students at home.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Teachers want to know exactly how to hit on SEL competencies in lesson plans. For example, teachers use mindfulness lesson plans as a way to incorporate explicit SEL activities for high school students. Let’s dive into 10 examples teachers can use in their classrooms! Social Emotional Learning wheel.

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High School Schooling Exercise Achievement 105

Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. It can enhance both teachers’ teaching and children’s learning. Primary Dance in PE (PRACTICAL).

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PLT4M

APRIL 11, 2023

The Press – Vertical & Horizontal The “press” is a foundational human movement. Teachers and coaches don’t want to run the “risk.” There are a lot of different press variations and names for the movement. Read on to learn more about how to perform the strict press correctly.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

We discuss the benefits of using smart boards in physical education classes and provide examples of how teachers can incorporate technology to improve student engagement and learning. Teachers can display digital content like videos , interactive websites, dynamic PowerPoint presentations, and more.

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Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Three basic strategies have been used in physical education for the promotion of meaningful movement participation, which I will align with the focus area of sport: Prudential – the argument that movement is a useful tool towards achieving wellness. I.e. if you do not adopt an active lifestyle your life expectancy will be shortened.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities. APA programs may include a variety of physical activities such as swimming, cycling, dance, yoga, and other sports that are adapted to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.

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Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 98

Skillastics

JULY 1, 2022

Faced with the unique obstacle of continuing physical activity and movement while living and learning remotely, we rose to the challenge and created our own programming: Digital Programs that could be used in remote, hybrid, or onsite classroom environments. If you don’t know how to teach Folklorico dance? That’s okay!

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Physical Activity Dance Teaching Teaching 52

Skillastics

JULY 1, 2022

Faced with the unique obstacle of continuing physical activity and movement while living and learning remotely, we rose to the challenge and created our own programming: Digital Programs that could be used in remote, hybrid, or onsite classroom environments. If you don’t know how to teach Folklorico dance? That’s okay!

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Physical Activity Dance Teaching Teaching 52

PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

By using differentiated learning strategies, physical education teachers can create an environment more conducive to learning, allowing each student to reach their full potential. This article will discuss some of the different strategies teachers can utilize to differentiate instruction in physical education.

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