SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving, I invited my fifth graders and their classroom teachers to my gym for a special event. These are awesome but often expensive.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. But to start, it is helpful to understand the overarching goal and mission of the California State PE standards. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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Gopher PE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As we approach the spookiest time of the year, bring some Halloween magic to your gym class! From witch broomstick relays to haunted header soccer challenges, these activities are sure to make your PE lessons a ghoulishly good time. Pumpkin Patch Pick-Up Scatter orange beanbags (pumpkins) around the play area.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Funny enough, these tests were designed to evaluate students for “ military preparedness” more than evaluating fitness. Are these fitness evaluations the best way to measure progress in our students?

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Gopher PE

APRIL 10, 2024

They literally enter the gym asking me if we are going to use them.” - Trent Suzuki 2022 SHAPE America Western District PE TOY See BlazePod in Action! Click on a button below to view videos of BlazePod being used in PE! Have all the students start in the middle of the gym. Set up several cones with BlazePod on top.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. No matter where they are.

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Gopher PE

JUNE 6, 2023

Inexpensive, portable, simple to use, easy to store – scarves should be in every PE teacher’s repertoire, especially towards the end of year when you find yourself teaching somewhere other than your gym! Encourage movement and creativity and challenge them to explore how they can use the scarf in different ways.

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PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2022

Fitness, yoga, weightlifting, and dance are often the most popular and utilized options. But high school boxing programs in physical education can provide high school students with a new positive fitness experience. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. What Do High School Boxing Programs In PE Look Like? Get Access Here.

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Gopher PE

JUNE 27, 2023

From energizing icebreakers to purposeful planning, let’s dive in and get ready to make this school year in PE the best one yet! Incorporate engaging warm-up activities that are fun, inclusive, and reinforce basic movement skills. Consider activities like relay races , dynamic stretching , or quick fitness challenges.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Also, recognizing that Black history is American history and therefore should be celebrated year-round, you could also incorporate any of these activities into your health and PE curriculum throughout the year. Create a Black History Fitness Trail. Share Facts About Black Health and Wellness.

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Physical Education Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Here is a brief description of the games: Heart Hunt Relay (Kindergarten to Grade 6): Description: Scatter heart-shaped cutouts around the gym. This adds an academic twist, aligning the activities with broader learning objectives and reinforcing the idea that physical education encompasses more than just movement.

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Gopher PE

AUGUST 14, 2023

Plus, with their vibrant colors and customizable banners, these pits will add a pop of excitement to any gym or playground. FlipFrenzy Set is a game that combines speed, strategy, and exercise for an electrifying PE session. And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory!

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Gopher PE

JANUARY 3, 2024

Get ready to combine fitness and nutrition in an engaging nutrition activity! Objective: To allow for movement that develops different locomotor skills and spatial awareness, and to help students understand the food groups and proper nutrition. This activity can be done in the classroom or the gym.)

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” PE can't seem to shake the dogeball stereotype. .”

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

School districts are investing and prioritizing athletic PE, especially at the high school level. Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! Students are taking part in athletic PE. But what is it?

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Mindful PE

JULY 28, 2021

As a new PE teacher, coming from the classroom, I was not prepared for the number of times I would need to reestablish the ground rules and expectations for PE class. Something that I read on The PE Specialist when I felt like I was losing my mind that first year really stuck with me: Change is more like a crock pot than a microwave.

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Gopher PE

MAY 4, 2023

The same rings true in my adaptive PE program! Flashing lights, loud music and a cheering audience doesn’t fit what some would deem “acceptable” curriculum. They want to fit in socially with peers their own age and be connected to their school. We can communicate through music and learned to do so at a very young age.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Physical Literacy? ” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity. And we do this in a wide variety of physical literacy domains.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Next, not all PE teachers tasked with running a weight room class have experience in writing and creating strength and conditioning programs. Step 1: Build a Foundation The first step to successful high school strength and conditioning curriculum is covering the basics of physical fitness.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Have your students try “Zombie Fitness.” This game helps the student explore different movement patterns, which can be very challenging. Not everyone will do the same series of movements to accomplish their task. If you want a fun Halloween PE game, try Zombie Fitness! Repeat for a specific number of sets and reps.

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Coordination Exercise Movement Strength 71

PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

What started as a passion project for our two co-founders while they were teaching and coaching has since grown into a nationwide fitness and health movement. Thank you to all of the teachers and coaches who share our mission of empowering students with the love and skills for lifelong fitness. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Also, recognizing that Black history is American history and therefore should be celebrated year-round, you could also incorporate any of these activities into your health and PE curriculum throughout the year. For each incorrect answer, students were directed to do a particular exercise or movement before trying again.

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Physical Education Health Education Education 65

Mindful PE

JULY 14, 2021

One of the most impactful tools I use, both when I taught elementary, as well as now as a PE teacher, are Brain Breaks. We all know how much movement matters to children (and adults!) Brain Breaks in the gym are just as important. In PE, kids need just as much help with regulation, both energizing as well as relaxing.

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Gopher PE

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Exercises like ‘Jump the Spinner,’ where students learn while having fun with fitness, and ‘The Magic Number Team Activity,’ are a great way to foster inclusivity. Help students to know it is okay to make mistakes and fitness is fun. 3 – Identify as many muscles as you can.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

KS1: “Pupils should develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others. Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In summary, four of the key benefits include: Injury prevention amongst athletes Proper long-term athletic development for ALL students Improved athletic performance and long-term health Increased safety in the gym and on the field Notice in all these benefits listed that there is no mention of gender. So where are the girls at?

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Gopher PE

AUGUST 24, 2023

If you like puzzles, you can find joy in planning a curriculum, because trying to fit everything into one school year given your resources, facilities and time is near impossible. I share the completed curriculum maps through Seesaw , Schoology , a google site , and I post them on the bulletin board near the gym.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

Bodyweight bootcamp workouts are a great way for any individual to get into shape and stay fit. They are perfect for physical education classes, because they require minimal equipment and can be adapted to any fitness level. Bootcamp-style workouts and gyms are on the rise. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 23, 2023

Some versions were more skill-based, with limited movement and accuracy coming at a premium. However, there is a modern revival movement to learn and play the game amongst several Native American populations. We play Chunkey in PE for several reasons. The game was famous for nearly a thousand years (600 – 1500 CE).

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Sports Sports Sport Gyms 91

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Essentially, this refers to poor coordination within a series of muscle contractions once a movement is initiated. This is an issue regarding the relationship between the agonist muscle group (those that start the movement) and antagonist muscle groups (those that control the movement). Bonus Content!

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Strength High School Movement Conditioning 103

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. These three tenants are central to increasing motivation for students in PE (Sun et al., Use modified forms of fitness assessments to match ability levels (e.g.

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

But finding the right fit for your use case can be challenging. Trainheroic – A personal training app that many gym owners and personal training businesses utilize. In addition, Trainheroic is known for having a marketplace where fitness professionals can buy and sell programming. PLT4M – Yes, that’s us!

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Instead, ultimate concentration and the perfection of a specific movement are required for mastery. If you are playing in the gym, use the volleyball court as the guide for creating the throwing distances. Since there is no defense or lots of physical exertion, this game can be played by any age, fitness level, physical ability, etc.

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