March, 2022

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The National PE Standards Set the Structure — You Provide the Paint

SHAPE America

Whoosh! A flying disc soars through the air and makes its way to the target — right between the hands of the fourth-grade student, who then smiles at their perfectly executed clap catch. “Great catch!” exclaims the student who threw the disc, looking pleased as well. Their backhand is coming along. Across the field another disc flies through the air, this time to a moving target.

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Active Classrooms Month 2022 – Webinar Recordings

Active Schools Us

_. Calming & Refocusing Strategies for the Classrooms. Presenters: VA CMO Cadre partnered with Fauquier County, VA FRESH Program. Incorporating movement into the classroom can be stressful without the proper routines to calm and refocus students. This workshop will provide a variety of tools, tips, and techniques to help teachers navigate the transitions between sessions of physical activity.

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Turning Red Brain Break – Spot The Difference!

Elementary P.E. Games

Overview. If you’re looking for a Turning Red brain break or interactive game, then you came to the right place! I’m excited to announce the newest series to my brain break collection – Spot The Difference! 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.

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Moneyball

Mr. Kirsch

Moneyball. . State Standard: 1, 3, & 4. Equipment: Several basketballs, crates/buckets, and play money, & several Poly spots. Grade: 3-5. Purpose of Event: dribbling, shooting, teamwork, and adding skills. Time: 20-25 minutes. Organization : Divide the class into four teams. Each player needs a basketball. Set up several poly spots (depends on how many students you have) around the shooting lanes on the basketball court.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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10 thoughts on PE curriculum change.

Drowning in the Shallow

Physical Education is resistant to change, or so it is said. A raft of government policies, National Curriculums and reports from interested stakeholders haven’t been able to overcome the comfort that has been created by a multi-activity sports technique focus approach. It is estimated that around 70% of change initiatives fail to achieve their planned … Continue reading 10 thoughts on PE curriculum change.

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10 Awesome Parachute Activities for PE Class

The PE Specialist

What’s Up Friends! The parachute is one of those iconic things about PE Class that almost everyone remembers. It provides a cool factor that will give your kids a sense of awe as they watch the different things they can do together as they work together to accomplish different parachute challenges. Focusing on Teamwork and […].

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Teacher Talks - Jim (James) Hambel

Fit and Fun Play

Jim Hambel is an elementary physical education teacher in the South Bronx, New York City, New York. He has been teaching PE for more than 10 years and is a member of the National Bowling Hall of Fame.

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Spring Would You Rather?

Elementary P.E. Games

Spring Would You Rather Overview. Spring is here and what better way to celebrate than with a new Spring Would You Rather brain break and workout activity! If you’re looking for more spring games for kids or classroom activities, then be sure to check out the entire Would You Rather series or some of my favorite games listed below. 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!

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Reintegrating Players After a Soccer Injury

Player Development Project

Coming back after a soccer injury can be physically and psychologically challenging for young players. As coaches, we must support them while they’re unable to play, be careful not to rush them back, and provide encouragement when it’s time for them to return. In this Q&A, we discuss some effective methods of injury prevention, ways to keep players involved while they’re going through recovery, and how to safely reintegrate them after a soccer injury.

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Use Creative Brain Breaks for Easy Transitions

Moving Minds Blog

Miss Docheff gives her students the 2-minute countdown to let them know they will move to the next activity soon. She rings her bell three times, so they know to stop, look, and listen. Then, she points to the next activity written on the schedule board so they can orient themselves to the activities coming [.]. The post Use Creative Brain Breaks for Easy Transitions appeared first on Moving Minds Blog.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Parents, Give Yourselves Permission to do These 5 Things

RC Families

Parents are very sacrificial people. They give up a lot for their kids–sleep, time, energy, money, comfort–and they seldom ask for anything in return. While raising three kids who played sports all year round, my husband and I sacrificed a lot for them. And there were days when I almost forgot who I was, besides. Read More.

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Classroom Management’s Best Kept Secret -Empowering Students to be Proactive Problem Solvers

Gopher PE

Don’t let classroom management barriers become reasons to avoid facilitating team or group activities. The skills that contribute to being a good teammate are skills that will help maintain positive relationships throughout life and they need to be explicitly taught. Because of the opportunity for students to be on teams, physical education provides an ideal platform to facilitate these valuable life skills that connect with social-emotional learning.

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Teacher Talks - Andrew Romberger

Fit and Fun Play

Andrew Romberger is a Health & PE Resource Teacher in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District of North Carolina. Andrew has been working in education for more than 18 years, with 12 of those years spent as an elementary physical education teacher.

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St. Patrick’s Day Games For Kids – Race For The Jackpot!

Elementary P.E. Games

Overview. Who Will Win? – Race For The Jackpot is a fun St. Patrick’s Day game for kids! This game was created as an interactive virtual activity to help get kids / students up and moving! The layout for this game is a little different compared to my other Who Will Wins, as I was experimenting with some new features You can use this activity as a St.

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PASS IT ON! (5 Rounds of Action) – Game of the Week

Keeping Kids in Motion

Often throughout the school year, I’ll weave activities specific to team building and cooperation into my lessons. As stated in a previous post called, TEACHING TEAM BUILDING IS EASY AS 1, 2, 3, 4!

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Physical Education's Potential to Overcome Socioeconomic Constraints

Human Kinetics

The findings from the Power of the Curriculum: Content, Context, and Learning in Physical Education study show "that despite school socioeconomic (SES) and environmental constraints, the constructivist approach to physical education can significantly enhance student knowledge about physical activity and benefits. In addition, the power of the constructivist curriculum enables the students to overcome SES-related barrier prior knowledge to turn around in learning and gain necessary knowledge in

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From Football Coaching to Leadership Skills

Sports for Schools

The importance of a good coach to motivate and inspire teams should never be underestimated. There are legendary examples of how certain individuals have provided such invigorating pre-match pep talks that the team has gone on to win – despite all the odds. San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence gave an inspirational speech to motivate his baseball team, which was down 2-0.

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Heart Zones Trailblazers: Darrell Salmi

Heartzones

A Trailblazer you should know: . DARRELL SALMI. At a glance: High school PE teacher (25+ years) and assistant football coach at Stillwater Public Schools in Stillwater, MN. . Butch Nash Outstanding Assistant Coach Award – 2019. Awarded Minnesota State Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2018. St. Croix Education Association Distinguished Teacher – 2017.

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4 v 4 + 3 Positional Game

Player Development Project

PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice. The post 4 v 4 + 3 Positional Game appeared first on Player Development Project.

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St. Patrick’s Day Brain Break – Escape Gold Mountain!

Elementary P.E. Games

Escape Gold Mountain Overview. I’m really excited to share my newest St. Patrick’s Day brain break – Escape From Gold Mountain! This interactive game is made for kids. It’s very similar to my “On The Run” series, but this one has more of a storyline built into it This can be used as a fun St. Patrick’s Day classroom game, an elementary PE game, or as a fun kids workout activity!

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Ways to Recognize Children to Encourage More Physical Activity

Skillastics

There’s a constant battle in the mind of a child these days. The pull of electronic devices seems to be stronger than any force on the planet. When iPads, iPhones, and the latest gadgets threaten to keep kids sedentary, how can physical activity win? And what can you do to not just encourage activity, but foster an environment where physical activity THRIVES?

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Tips for Planning a Successful Field Day

Gopher PE

It is nearing the end of the year and it’s time to plan one of your biggest events, field day! It can be a big undertaking with trying to figure out the theme, each event, how many volunteers you will need, organizing a schedule, and what dates/times work best. I hope in reading this blog you can take away some tips and suggestions that you find useful in creating your event.

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Why Won’t My Kids Listen?

RC Families

Why won’t my kids listen? Do you get frustrated because your kids ignore you? Or maybe they acknowledge you, but don’t actually seem to hear what you are saying? Maybe this scenario plays out in your home: Jack, turn off the video games and do your homework. (calm voice, nicely asked.) Jack, I said turn. Read More.

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The Adventure Mile (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Aaron Hart & Stephanie Herrick. Special Contributions: Victor Spadaro, Isabella Orlando and Andrea Hart, RDN. Design: Jennifer Truong & Aaron Hart. OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. This new instructional module provides over 100 pages of fitness running instructional tools with fun and cooperative learning activities that teach students about the physical, social and emotional benefits of fitness run

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3v2 Counter Attack [LIVE VIDEO]

Player Development Project

This practice is designed to work on high speed conditioning through counter attack and defensive recovery runs. Players are tasked with scoring as quickly as possible. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, PDP Coaching Advisor, Dan Cooke demonstrates the practice with a group of U17 players.

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Classroom Games For St. Patrick’s Day – Move and Freeze!

Elementary P.E. Games

Move and Freeze Overview. If you’re looking for a fun classroom game to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day then you came to the right spot! The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids. The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! I like using this St. 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.

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Birding In PE: Building Connections To The Natural World

The Physical Educator

Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a few clear indicators that spring is finally on its way. Listen, I’m not trying to hate on winter. Winter is a great month that offers opportunities for being active that I simply cannot enjoy at other times of the year (well, at least not without having to travel significantly). I’ll miss taking my kids tobogganing, going snowshoeing with my family, or hitting up the local ski slopes.

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Non-Competitive School Community Field Day

Gopher PE

Planning a Non-Competitive Field Day! Spring is here! What does that mean for PE teachers? FIELD DAY is happening soon! You can feel the buzz in the air. No, I am not talking about bees cause it’s spring. It is the excitement that students have for field day. Field days are a chance for students to be active and celebrate the end of the school year coming.

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6 Activities To Play Outside As A Family

Bunch Parents Blog

As things start to warm up this Spring it’s important for the kids to put down the video games and screens to play outside. Spring is the perfect time to get the kids outside and active especially as April has both National Health day and National Student Athlete day to encourage movement during this time.

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Your Kid’s Character is the Horse

RC Families

How concerned are you about your kid’s character? Or are you more concerned about what they achieve in school or in sports? What do you want for your kids beyond a college education and the ability to get a good job when they are done? Perhaps it’s for them to find fulfillment in their work, Read More.

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Equipment List 2.0

Montessori Physical Education

Last month, I posted a blog that highlighted the different materials that are used for all the games within the Montessori Physical Education curriculum. After combing through all the lessons, I recorded and organized all the equipment used, and made some categories based on which materials were used the most. In this way, if you have limited budget to buy materials, you knew which materials would provide the most game options right off the bat.

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Endurance Training for Soccer

Player Development Project

A player’s stamina can impact their performance, development, and even their enjoyment of the game. As such, endurance training for soccer is an increasingly important part of many coaches’ training programs. But what does stamina entail? And how can we help young players increase their stamina while supporting the other aspects of their development?

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Measuring Sleep to Help Manage Athletic Performance

First Beat

As part of sleep awareness week , March 13-19, it seems a good time to have a look at the subject and how you can utilize Firstbeat Sports to monitor your athletes’ sleep habits. We all know that sleep is an essential piece of everyday life if you want to remain fit and healthy. I am sure almost all of us have experienced at one time or another how much more difficult even menial tasks can be after a night or two of poor sleep.

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THMS Developing Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program for Youth in Justice System

Teen Health Mississippi

Teen Health Mississippi (THMS) is working with The Policy & Research Group (PRG) to develop a new teen pregnancy prevention program for youth involved in the criminal justice system. The project aims to use Social Network Theory and motivational interviewing to help youth in the justice system to increase awareness of their social networks and how their networks influence their behavior, specifically when it comes to sexual behaviors.

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Skillastics® Speed Stacking: The Physical Activity Your Program is Missing

Skillastics

Over twenty years ago, Speed Stacks® founder Bob Fox watched Sport Stacking for the first time on a late night tv show. An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. Within a few years, he was asked to present a demonstration in Texas, and after an overwhelming response, Speed Stacks® was born.