Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Perhaps as physical educators, we should provide more encouragement for creative improvisation. Scoops made from bleach containers, tin-can walkers, home-made hoola hoops, broomhandle aerobics implements—these are all examples of phys-ed equipment your students can make and use in class. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

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i-phys-ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As a physical education teacher you have probably found yourself at some point in front of a computer trying to figure out how to teach your students. Despite all the craziness, stress, sleepness nights, … The Future of Physical Education Read More ».

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i-phys-ed

APRIL 12, 2021

As an early career teacher, physical education to me was about sports and getting kids active. The post The Role of Health in Physical Education appeared first on iPhys-Ed.com.

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Gopher PE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When selecting scooters for your Phys Ed class, several crucial factors should be considered to enhance safety, durability, and engagement with your students! Choose scooters that stand the test of time, providing a lasting and reliable asset for your physical education program.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience.

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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This instructional module borrows teacher-tested learning activities from the Rising New York Road Runners’ PLAYBuilder and adds OPEN’s twist on outcomes-based instructional resources. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.

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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.

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Educational gymnastics is not the same type of gymnastics seen on TV during the Olympics. back handsprings) are not included as a part of this educational gymnastics module. Teacher Evaluation. Teacher Self-Evaluation/Reflection Guide: [PDF, WORD]. Priority Outcomes Focus for Educational Gymnastics.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 8, 2024

Especially for Physical Education teachers whose class sizes (on a national average) exceed 40 students per class! – Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – Going back to school after the holiday break can feel daunting.

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Created By: Mary Driemeyer, Daniel Hill, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to recognize and celebrate Pi Day in your physical education class? Physical educators know and understand the need to get students active and engaged as soon as they enter the PE classroom.

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Combines movement concepts (direction, levels, force, time) with skills as directed by the teacher (3); Applies the movement concepts of speed, endurance and pacing for running (4a). Outcome [E3.3-5c].

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Open Phys Ed

MARCH 11, 2024

Every day is game day in a physical education class, and this module combines some of your OPEN favorites with some new activities that will surely become your new favorites! Physical education becomes a board game where the activities for each of the 6 days are selected by students from the Winning Wellness game cards.

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Eliza Kuhn, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module is intended to assist teachers with classroom management and build excitement for your physical education program. The post Plug and Play Classroom Management (K-12) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

Establishing a sense of community within physical education classrooms is essential to developing students that are open to trying new activities and experiences. Teacher Self-Reflection [PDF, WORD]. The post Adventure Learning (Grades 6-12) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Assessments.

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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. The post Volleyball (High School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

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PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. But technology in education is not new. So why are so many teachers apprehensive about today’s technology? Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education. Let’s dive in! .

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

The 21st Century Physical Educator Gone are the days of running laps, fitness as punishment and matching tracksuits (but they are snazzy). Education is an ever evolving profession. Remember how 2020 completely changed education, maybe for the better? So, how do we bring 21st Century Education into our profession?

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

The 21st Century Physical Educator. Education is an ever evolving profession. Remember how 2020 completely changed education, maybe for the better? Just like natural selection, every educator had to evolve their practice to survive the challenges the global pandemic threw at us. The Physical Education Matrix.

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 11, 2022

These activities provide an opportunity for teachers to integrate rhythmic movement in a fun and engaging way. As physical educators, one of our objectives is to encourage students to use physical activities as vehicles for self-expression. Teacher Evaluation. Teacher Self-Evaluation/Reflection Guide: [PDF, WORD].

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Fitness Fitness Academics Physical Activity 111

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. The post Team Invasion (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Working with Others: Demonstrates cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

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Open Phys Ed

MAY 22, 2023

Street Racket games are played with little infrastructure, due to the courts being created with chalk or tape, which makes the game easily accessible as a physical activity opportunity outside of physical education class as well. 5) Engages in physical activity with responsible interpersonal behavior (e.g.,

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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. Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills.

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

2) Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities. (3) 3) Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in physical activity with peers. (4) 4) Exhibits etiquette and adherence to rules in a variety of physical activities. (5)

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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Teacher Evaluation. Teacher Self-Evaluation and Reflection Guide: [PDF, WORD]. Accepting Feedback (K) Acknowledges responsibility for behavior when prompted; (1) Responds appropriately to general feedback from the teacher; (2) Accepts specific corrective feedback from the teacher. Self-Assessment Worksheet: [PDF, WORD].

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Physical Activity Physical Education Assessment Movement 98

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This can allow all students to also participate in social engagement and building connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. 5) Engages in physical activity with responsible interpersonal behavior (e.g., peer to peer, student to teacher).

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

Created by: John Strong, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Charla Krahnke, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Eliza Kuhn This module is intended to be a 15-day Sport Education season with 6 teams that remain the same for the entire season. The post Basketball (Grades 9-12) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

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Dance Academics Physical Activity Movement 52

Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

It’s time to ReImagine what physical education means for students and families. The free resources provided below are designed to help your students build relationships, build routines, and rebuild a love of health-enhancing physical activity. Webinar Series (Teacher Mental Health). The Fun Routine (K-2).

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Schooling Middle School Physical Education Elementary 59

Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

Created by: Charla Krahnke, John Strong, Skyler Boles, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Victor Spadaro This module is intended to be a 15-day Sport Education season with 6 teams that remain the same for the entire season. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

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Dance Academics Physical Activity Movement 52

i-phys-ed

AUGUST 22, 2022

The blog post provided a few simple suggestions to encourage teachers to think critically about how they could improve the way that dance was being delivered in their physical education programs.If Back in August 2013 I blogged about Enhancing Dance in your #PhysEd Program.

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This allows physical education teachers the opportunity to address the physical and emotional well-being of students by developing and reinforcing healthy and responsible behaviors. 8) Demonstrates respect for self by asking for help and helping others in various physical activities.

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Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

For kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have phys ed class at school, during recess, at dance class or soccer practice, while riding bikes, or when playing tag. For any parent or teacher scared of teaching yoga, throw on an episode of Cosmic Kids. Let them wrestle.

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Teacher Self-Reflection [PDF, WORD]. The post Minute To Win appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Universal Design Adaptations [PDF, WORD]. Self-Assessment [PDF, WORD]. Growth Mindset Journal Pages [PDF, WORD]. Holistic Performance Rubric [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz [PDF, WORD]. Individual Activities.

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Academics Middle School Physical Activity Physical Education 59

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Teachers have told us that no matter what grade level they teach, they love looking through all three modules for quick and fun activities that reenforce fitness concepts while also providing health-enhancing physical activity that can build student fitness.

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i-phys-ed

MARCH 3, 2018

A few weeks back I was lucky enough to catch up with a good friend of mine and all around nice guy, Ted Temertzoglou to chat all things physical education, as well as discuss his new book, Healthy Active Living 2.0.

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Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As we head into winter, I often see teachers dreading the long cold days when children may have minimal opportunities to play outside. However, creative minds can keep a classroom fresh and lively simply by transforming the classroom space with a theme.

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Movement PE Teacher Creativity PE 59

Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Teachers and therapists often use the term “Brain Breaks” as a tool to engage children. Unfortunately, the concept of giving a child a “break” often results in the child “checking out” mentally along with the paraeducator and even the teacher!

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i-phys-ed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Putting games at the centre of his physical education and coaching approach is something that Dr. Stephen Harvey excels at. Stephen is an Associate Professor in Coaching Education at Ohio University and his research is focused on teacher/coach pedagogy and practice and its influence on student/player learning.

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