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Prioritizing PE Post-Pandemic: An Interview with a PE Teacher

Active Schools Us

But then in the fall this year, I started doing live virtual classes as well as teaching in – person. When we’re in-person, I end every session with five minutes of dancing with a bubble machine, and they love it. . Active Schools: What are some elements of a well-rounded, effective PE program? .

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Teaching Rhythm and Dance In Physical Education

The Physical Educator

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.

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Gymnastics Lesson Plans

PLT4M

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. From PE games to fitness activities, PLT4M has countless options.

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Physical Education Teacher Resources

PLT4M

Physical education teacher resources are anything that can help support the physical education class. Challenges Finding Physical Education Teacher Resources Physical education teacher resources have been disjointed and spread across the internet for many years. Ones made for PE specifically!

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Virtual PE Lessons with Free Downloadable PDF

PLT4M

The CDC recommends 60 minutes of activity because of the well-documented benefits of physical activity on physical health and mental health. 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.

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But anyone who has observed or taken part in a quality physical education program knows that the subject of PE is one of the best opportunities for students’ physical health development. .”

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

STATE GOAL 24: Promote and enhance health and well-being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.​​ Challenges Aligning To ISBE PE Standards The ISBE PE standards provide a broad definition of what health and physical education should look and feel like for students in Illinois.

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