Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. This is because physical education teachers are educators.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

The goal of physical education teaching is student learning and it is the teacher who has the responsibility for directing the learning through their curriculum (program design), pedagogy and assessment decision-making. Physial education teaching is therefore a goal directed activity.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Planning effective physical education lessons can be challenging, especially when juggling a packed schedule with various courses. Balancing so many disciplines and creating diverse physical education lesson plans can be daunting. But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. ” Free Download!

PE

Gopher Sport

APRIL 24, 2025

Hosting a Unified Field Day for High School Students Have you heard of Unified Field Day? Hosting a field day event for adapted physical education students in their communities is an initiative that fosters inclusivity, promotes physical activity, and builds strong connections.

High School

Montessori Physical Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Aligning Montessori Physical Education Lessons with SHAPE America's National Standards My journey to becoming a PE teacher may not be as typical as most PE teachers. I had many classes with students getting their physical education degree in the same department. It makes sense with two parents who were teachers.

Motor Skills

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

Created by: Nichole Wilder, Andrea Hart Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn To celebrate Heart Month during the month of February, we have compiled K-5 resources for educators to utilize both in the classroom and during physical education class.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Quality physical education programs adapt and change with their students. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness?

Motor Skills

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

It is fun and awesome way for the kids to experience and become completely engaged with bowling in their Physical Education classes. The students had an absolute blast, they were bowling, they were moving, and they were dancing and on task and they continue to ask for disco bowling. Do not use fast moving lights.

PE

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 30, 2024

SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities. Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities. The post Hoop Ball (Grades 3-8) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

Academics

Lampe

JUNE 4, 2025

In our school we share a holistic view of Physical Education, where our students receive equal access to all areas of the PE curriculum including: aquatics, athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, and outdoor and adventure.

Dance

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

Gyms

SHAPE America

JUNE 4, 2024

Four years of college had gone by faster than I could blink my eyes and then I was back in high school — now responsible for the education of students who were only four to seven years younger than me. In a school full of amazing people, I felt isolated. I was finally prioritizing my deep-rooted desire to grow as an educator.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. Why Fishing? Many have never fished before at all.

Recreation

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. You’ll find a broad network of health and physical education professionals on Twitter.

Physical Education

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. 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.

Dance

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 4, 2025

The Māori are renowned for their warrior culture, exemplified by the powerful haka—a ceremonial dance performed to convey challenge, unity, or celebration. Now, it is common to see the game being played in school for PE or during various festivals. This game has significant connections to Māori mythology.

Dance

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it! We make time for it.

Wellness

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Do you suffer from a lack of physical education equipment? Are your students always complaining that they can’t perform physical fitness activities because of that lack of equipment? tags]physical education,dance,agility,fitness,tumbling, routine/code> [/tags] If so, show them this video.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

Middle School

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Finding the right grants for physical education can help take your PE department to the next level. Physical education grants can fund new curriculum, technology, professional development, and equipment. The Need For Physical Education Grants Physical education is a subject worth investing in!

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! Our last blog focused on what adapted physical educators actually do. This month the hope is to clarify what adapted physical education is. If you notice above, the word used is ‘ADAPTED’ physical education rather than adaptive physical education.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance.

High School

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 1, 2024

Created by: Aaron Hart, Jim DeLine, Elyse Loughlin, Lori Dunn, Brandon Herwick, Kevin Reinisch, Charla Parker Krahnke, Mike Martinez, Andrea Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Eliza Kuhn & Aaron Hart Physical educators know and understand the need to get students active and engaged as soon as they enter the PE classroom.

Dance

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. Let me see if I can provide a (kinda) clear picture of a day in the life of an adapted physical educator. .

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

Physical Education

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

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Physical education ice breakers are a great way to get students comfortable when starting a new semester or school year. This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students.

Physical Education

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.

Dance

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

This can allow all students to also participate in social engagement and building connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities.

Middle School

Gopher Sport

JULY 26, 2024

As physical educators, I believe that we can make a big difference in the gym, teaching peace and love through our everyday practices. Inspiring Students to Spread Peace and Helpfulness At the beginning of the school year, I have a project called the “Is there anything I could do to HELP you?” Which would YOU prefer?” “YOU

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MAY 17, 2023

Russell Pate discusses the promotion of physical activity in children, specifically in the school setting. Resources by Presenter Learn more from Russell Pate by checking out Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity.

Physical Activity

Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

This can allow all students to also participate in social engagement and building connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Social Interaction: (Grades 9-12) Identifies and evaluates the opportunity for social interaction and social support in self-selected physical activities.

High School

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

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Manipulative Skills: Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Closes space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities.

Middle School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jessica is a physical education teacher at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho teaching. strength training, dance, yoga and lifetime fitness classes. She is the 2012 SHAPE National Middle School. certified Dance PL3Y instructor. committees, P.E. councils and the Idaho executive board. committees, P.E.

Middle School