Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Please share the information with other colleagues in the physical education, recreation, health, as well as the dance field. PLEASE REGISTER for our Autumn virtual program , Broadening Dance Education (BDE) , Saturday, October 29! Attached is information to share and more is on the Website.

Dance

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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The benefits of recess (particularly unstructured recess) are well documented. It might take some time and planning, but it is well worth the effort. 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.

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. That means we must see this, as well as other research, as a direct call for inclusion for students with disabilities. In this article Alex X.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Well, that is just part of the story. Well, in Arizona and 35 other states, the requirements are the same as those for teaching general physical education. Teaching the small groups and modified classes takes planning, as you know, as well as set up and take down. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 81 (2), p.40-50.

Physical Education

Spark PE

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When I was in my undergrad program as a physical education major at the University of Central Florida (1980), our professors/advisors motivated us the join FAHPERDD (at the time it was called – Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver’s Ed.). You’ll be glad you did.

Recreation

Human Kinetics

MAY 9, 2022

After graduating from Michigan State University, Dr. Lund began her 16 year public school teaching career in Colorado where she also served as president of the Colorado Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD). Leaving Colorado, she graduated with her Ph.D.

Physical Education

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Dr. Michelle Grenier has an extensive background in both the Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education (APE) field , having worked with students at every level as well as students with disabilities in b oth regular and adapted environments.

Recreation

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Dr. Michelle Grenier has an extensive background in both the Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education (APE) field , having worked with students at every level as well as students with disabilities in b oth regular and adapted environments.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Critical, creative and problem solving skills are thus developed in environments that do more than enable critical thought, as the cognitive resources involved include personal and social as well as cognitive skills (Lai, 2011). These models emphasise teachers well considered use of questioning strategies.

Convergent Discovery

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. The shortfalls of this curriculum model for secondary school PE are well documented.

Teaching

AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

<p>From AASP Members and Authors: Gabrielle Salvatore, MS, Sheila Alicea, PhD, CMPC, Cynthia Clarke, EdD, CMPC, and Michael Sachs, PhD, CMPC</p> <p>The benefits of exercise are well-known, but in order for people to reap the most benefits from exercise they need to adhere to a program.

Exercise

Skillastics

AUGUST 11, 2022

Create A Safe Haven In our last post , we talked about extending the olive branch to the community and collaborating with the community to engage in recreation together. Your program can be well-known as a sanctuary, providing peace to both kids and caregivers alike. Consistency is key!

Physical Activity

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Canton High School Wellness, Health & PE National Spotlight 16 Jun 2022 Read more. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance , 88:7, 44-50, DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2017.1340205 Cothran, D. School Spotlight: Milwaukee Lutheran High School 08 Jun 2022 Read more. References: Colquitt, G., Pritchard, T.,

Assessment

Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Nurturing your mind, spirit, and soul can have just as much of an impact in your overall well-being as nurturing your physical body. Better physical wellness. Key Three: Inclusion Studies across the globe have shown that communities who engage in recreation together develop stronger bonds, are healthier, and happier.

Fitness

Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

2019) Infusing Universal Design for Learning into Physical Education Professional Preparation Programs, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 90:6, 3-5, DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2019.1615790. She has published over 50 peer reviewed articles as well as several book chapters. Lieberman, L. & & Grenier, M.

Physical Education

Changing the Game Project

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The boy was about 14, and he could hit a ball really well. He started to live his life, unintentionally, through Brennan’s successes and became quite overzealous in the process, much to his embarrassment—and his son’s as well. Being a sports parent is an art—a dance—yet it is difficult. Perhaps that’s a massive understatement.

Dance

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. Desired Outcome: Students improve their motor skills and movement patterns, and apply them in a recreational setting.

Physical Education

The Sporting

JUNE 28, 2023

Kapela Kapela is not to be mistaken for the Polish folk dance with the same name! In 1974, the Polish team secured a well-deserved gold medal at the World Championship, showcasing their exceptional skills and teamwork. Today, both the men’s and women’s national teams do exceptionally well on the world scene.

Sports

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. Some programs help students improve additional health behaviors like reducing screen time and eating healthier foods, such as the School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health (SWITCH)[SJ19]. 2020 Dec;17(1):1-8.

Physical Activity