Education Middle School Motor Skills 
SHAPE America
APRIL 18, 2023
SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. Download SHAPE America’s Activity Calendars each month and have your students complete the physical activities that build motor skills.
Better Coaching
DECEMBER 24, 2024
A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. The goal is not to discourage early physical activityindeed, free play and basic motor skill development are crucial for young children.
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PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system. Why Should PE Be Required?
Open Phys Ed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It has been known to improve health-related and skill-related fitness components, as well as helping to establish foot work and motor skills that can serve individuals in many other sports or activities. This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education.
Open Phys Ed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It has been known to improve health-related and skill-related fitness components, as well as helping to establish foot work and motor skills that can serve individuals in many other sports or activities. This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education.
Montessori Physical Education
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Four days a week, I teach two classes in the afternoon, and on Fridays, I have middle school all morning and one more 6-9 class to finish out the week. Not long ago, I worked hard to categorize my lessons using the SHAPE standards (Society of Health and Physical Educators) to ensure I covered key movement patterns and motor skills.
PLT4M
AUGUST 14, 2023
Kan Jam is an excellent game to add to your physical education curriculum. For example, students develop motor skills and movement patterns like throwing, catching, and deflecting (S1). Key Takeaways on Kan Jam For Physical Education Kan Jam is a great addition to any physical education curriculum.
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