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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Implement games into warmups and lessons that foster and complement the development of motor skills.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. PLT4M Classroom.

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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

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5 Tips To Technology Use In Physical Education

PLT4M

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. 2015), motivation (Melton et al., 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al., Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education.

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Evidence Based Practices In Education

PLT4M

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. A teacher works with a student using technology in physical education. A teacher works with students in physical education class.

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PLT4M and Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Partnership

PLT4M

The purpose of this collaboration is to support physical education teachers and coaches to provide better access and inclusion for students with disabilities. . With a blend of curriculum and technology, PLT4M empowers students to be engaged and motivated within their personal fitness journey. Ready to Learn More? . Learn MORE.

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Challenge Your Students with Parkour

Gopher PE

Looking for a challenging content domain to motivate children to learn a broad range of motor skills? However, you do what a physical education teacher does best: thinking outside the box. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport , 89 (4), 429-439. Consider parkour! Research has shown that children love parkour!