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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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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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Sportsmanship is SEL (Part 2)

Montessori Physical Education

In the last blog , we explored how the simple mantra of “ Be Fun to Play With, Be Fun to Play Against ,” which is the basis for understanding sportsmanship with our lower elementary students, directly correlates with various skills of SEL. Here is a quick review of the SEL skillset: · Self Awareness o Identifying Emotions o Expressing Emotions o Mindfulness o Self-Confidence o Recognizing Strengths · Self Management o Managing Emotions o Resilience o Stress Management o Impulse Control o Self Mo

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Gatekeepers to Fitness: A conversation with Dr. Healy about Fitness Industry Barriers to People with Disabilities

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

This podcast features Dr. Sean Healy from the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy, and Community Health at Dublin City University in Ireland. Dr. Healy has studied around the world, receiving his Master’s Degree in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) in Belgium, and PhD at the University of Virginia. Before recently returning back to Ireland, he also worked for 3 years in the APA program at the University of Delaware.

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Firstbeat Sports to Attend Nordic Football Conference 2022

First Beat

Firstbeat Sports is participating in the first-ever Nordic Football Conference on May 11-12, 2022. Arranged by the University of Jyväskylä and the Football Association of Finland, the international event will be held at the university’s Agora building on the Mattilanniemi campus next to the beautiful Jyväsjärvi lake. With underlying themes of sustainability and evidence-based practice, the two-day program has three areas of focus: coaching & player development, contemporary issues in footbal

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Creating a Memorable Field Day!

Gopher PE

Think about when you were in elementary school. Wasn’t your field day the most fun day of the school year every single year? That is my field day goal for my students every year. How can you create a field day that your students will never forget? 7 Tips for Organizing your Field Day Event. Date: Schedule your field day date and back-up day way in advance.