Elementary PE Teacher

MAY 3, 2017

Let’s be honest, it’s tough keeping students motivated at the end of the school year. Students and teachers alike can feel the end of the school year winding down. So the question arises, how can we keep our students motivated and focused to finish strong in our physed classes, as well as their other classes?

Motivation

Gopher Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools.

Motivation

Gopher Sport

MAY 18, 2023

Harrison Elementary PE teacher and health. 25% of those funds raised went to her school’s PTO and another 25% went towards her PE program in the form of a Gopher gift card. team champion, Briana Fuller, hosted a fundraising event for her school this past year. Her school raised over $2,500!

Health

Elementary PE Teacher

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As an elementary physical education teacher, you notice the excitement more than most; it seems no amount of running, jumping, and playing can rid your students of their energy. But finally, when that blessed break arrives, you’ll have time to breathe, regroup, and plan for how to motivate students the second half of the year.

PE

Heartzones

JUNE 28, 2023

Four years ago, Ann Goff, the PE teacher at Lincoln Elementary, started researching heart rate sensors and step counters for her school when she came across Heart Zones. What do you wish other PE teachers understood or knew about Heart Zones? I also started using more technology in my class.

Elementary School

Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“I think Heart Zones is a very impactful tool that teachers can utilize to create a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) classroom…” ~ Brian Nassif, PE Teacher at Albert Einstein Academies What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? for their motivation to play/move.

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

2015), motivation (Melton et al., Autonomy refers to doing a task or activity under one’s own volition or choice, and when this psychological need is not met, intrinsic motivation can be hindered. For example, students could be provided the choice of which workout program to access within PLT4M.

Physical Education

Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

In the Stillwater School district in Minnesota, students had to choose between online or live classroom PE. Join the Smart PE movement to motivate minds and engage your students’ hearts this year. __. health technology, education, and training solutions to engage and motivate both instructors and students. __. [1]

Schooling

Elementary PE Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Keep Yourself Motivated. Teaching PE is a stressfuland exhausting job, and sometimes it can feel impossible to be energetic by the end of the day. However, just taking the time to talk with your unmotivated students – about topics other than PE and sports – might help you understand their aversion to physical activity.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

During instructional units, teachers can use formative assessments to track progress and get a sense of how students are experiencing the delivery of curriculum. Plickers is a technology tool that is gaining popularity with elementary PE teachers. Formative assessments help guide future instruction with student input.

Assessment

Heartzones

DECEMBER 6, 2023

” ~ Rick Wank, PE Teacher at Milford High School What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? For those reasons and others, our district purchased five middle and high school curriculum packs , as well as three traveling sets for our elementary buildings as well. This program does exactly that.”

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Physical education curriculum and PE lessons can be delivered and implemented with the support of technology. In addition, teachers can track and monitor progress and activity. Furthermore, technology can increase student learning, motivation, and engagement.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Encourage discussions about how media representation affects their own confidence and motivation. Additional Resources 2025 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo Girls on the Run Womens Sports Foundation Danielle ONeil Danielle ONeil currently teaches at a Title I elementary school in Missouri.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

MAY 23, 2025

Meet Dean Terry, a dedicated physical education (PE) teacher at Koror Elementary School, working under the Palau Ministry of Education. With years of experience and a passion for helping young people grow, Deans approach to teaching PE is both creative and deeply rooted in respect for local culture.

Elementary