SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. We found them in the fifth and sixth grade teachers, who happened to be nature lovers (though not anglers).

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 1, 2024

With physically active learning (PAL), they can. Boosting results with physically active learning Physically active learning challenges traditional, desk-based teaching methods by injecting movement into lessons. Currently, most KS1 and KS2 children spend 50-70% of their school day seated.

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built. lessons.

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Active Schools Us

MAY 24, 2022

By now, everyone knows the extensive benefits of physical activity. Schools, in particular, seem to be becoming more aware that they need to take a wholistic approach to education based on a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model (WSCC; Lewallen et al., University of Northern Colorado.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 17, 2024

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) is a multi-component approach where schools and districts create opportunities for students to be physically active 60 minutes a day. In an ideal world, students could participate in physical education for 60 minutes every day of the week.

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 31, 2023

teaching in regard to the four domains of physical literacy. When we teach, we know it is our job to get students moving and enjoy being active because we know (or should know) that everyone has the potential to value, develop and maintain positive physical activity behaviors for life.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity?

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful. Be prepared to talk to parents, teachers, and administrators about why health literacy should be a focus for all students — not just the students in health class.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. Let me see if I can provide a (kinda) clear picture of a day in the life of an adapted physical educator. .

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Aspire-Ed

MARCH 5, 2024

We aim to empower KS1 and KS2 teachers, professionals, coaches and trainees like you through some of the best CPD courses available. Our CPD courses are designed to cater to the diverse needs of all educators and coaches. Our courses are about much more than traditional professional development.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). As teachers and administrators strive to create the best learning environment for their students, evidence based practices provide a reliable and effective method for improving student outcomes.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

I must say that every one of my articles were written as a result of an observation, some experience, some reading and connecting it to what I think I need to do better as a Physical Education (PE) teacher. Again, is this sufficient?

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Reinventing the Game

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Now, the students have an altogether different expectation when involve in a fun physical activity of their choice. For them, my attitude was to hear them out and present activities that was planned for by their original teacher. These two experiences are identifiable for many teachers. I see value in both views.

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PLT4M

MAY 26, 2023

Through physical education professional development, teachers can gain the skills and knowledge to create a safe and supportive learning environment, develop a comprehensive physical education curriculum, and use technology to enhance instruction. Let’s dive in! Go To Courses!

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Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Workday Wellness While Improving their Practice and the School Culture . Do this to the extent that your own practices and methods are improved as a teacher within your content area but allow yourself the breaks necessary to keep your focus during work times. By: Lisa Paulson. Kristian Ellingson.

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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2023

April 18, 2023 Hans Van der Mars , professor emeritus at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, received the 2023 Luther Halsey Gulick Award at the Society of Health and Physical Educators, or SHAPE, America National Convention and Expo on March 30.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? What types of restaurants are available?

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

As a Physical Education teacher, you have the exciting task of organizing a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and memories that will last a lifetime. This includes setting clear objectives for the day, such as promoting teamwork, encouraging physical activity, and fostering school spirit.

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Physed n Health

MARCH 1, 2023

Physical education is an important subject that plays a crucial role in promoting physical activity, health, and overall well-being of students. Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards.

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School Yard

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There is much research supporting family engagement in children’s education being one of the building blocks for academic success, but what about physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle for a lifetime? This is essentially a framework for planning physical activity in and around the school community.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

JUNE 14, 2023

Listen in on the May NCPEID APE Collaborative that features 3 SHAPE APE Teachers of the Year: Katelyn Smith (Rock Creek School, MD), Jennifer Heebink (Buffalo, MN), and Kasia Givenrod (Brea Unified School District, CA). In this episode they discuss their top teaching tips they have learned over their careers.

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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. In this article Alex X. This article is part of an on-going partnership between PLT4M, Lakeshore Foundation, and NCHPAD.

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Fun” is a theory that physical education teachers have been practicing for decades. One of the main goals of good physical educators is to make fitness fun, because that’s the best way to motivate students into making physical activity part of their daily lifestyle.

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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. So, how can we – as physical educators – prevent this fear of dancing from taking root in our students hearts?

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Students around the field are throwing and catching discs, learning movement skills, encouraging one another, and enjoying physical activity in the process. The teacher watches, supervises and offers students feedback, reflecting on the effectiveness of their lesson plan in real time. We’ll get the next one,” says the receiver.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Quality physical education is a popular buzzword in the world of PE. But actually defining and outlining the what, why, and how of quality physical education is a little more challenging. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 18, 2023

(and some fun games to try with your students) April 2023 Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Education members! This month I’d like to offer everyone a set of games I’ve used in my unified physical education courses when everyone needs to just have a little fun! What’s the difference?

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Finally, use this toolkit to share how this professional development experience will lead to more effective teaching and better learners in the classroom.

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Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

Physical Education and Physically Educate. In a student-led and designed activity for a leadership programme, a group of student leaders introduced the touch-rugby pass as “you can only pass the ball backwards”. This is an extremely popular way of teaching for many.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fitness education is an integral part of student development, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine.

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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. What Are Health Education Lesson Plans? Finding quality health education lesson plans is a complex task!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

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PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 20, 2023

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! This month’s blog hopes to provide you all with helpful information on how to implement the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into your current teaching environment. Physical education classes today are more diverse and heterogeneous than ever before.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In another exciting episode of What's New in APE, we interviewed Lindsey Nowland ( @LindseyNowland), a PhD candidate from Old Dominion University, about her research expertise in adapted physical education (APE), particularly focusing on self-efficacy when teaching students with disabilities in PE settings.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. It was encouraging that people quickly developed creative approaches to stay active and help their children continue activities. This boardwalk and beach in San Diego, California is typically full of active people of all ages.

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