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. What is Fitness Education?

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. No equipment, no problem. Get Access Here.

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Students log in miles in school gyms and playgrounds, to keep Paul company. His daily journal provides information about the place he has just run through in addition to a tip about fitness and health. It’s a great way to teach students about other places, while developing a fitness habit. Fitness Foundation (P.A.C.E.

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PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This article will discuss what functional fitness is, why it is important, and how to incorporate it into physical education and everyday life. Functional Fitness on full display!

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. It uses a fitness program called CrossFit to make special classes more difficult and challenging. It’s also a commercial enterprise, with over 10,000 affiliated gyms now using it in their exercise offering.

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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. Is there any equipment you can possibly donate?”

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Gopher PE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here’s a list of 8 ideas to consider while you think about which scooters would be the best fit for your PE program! A sturdy scooter not only ensures safer play but also allows for enhanced maneuverability, providing a well-rounded and secure experience for your PE class. Best anti-tip scooter: Stabilis Anti-Tip Scooter 2.

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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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Physical Education Update

JANUARY 18, 2023

When we think of physical education classes, we automatically envision students exercising in a gym. Three PE Update.com articles that describe in-class physical education activities are: Non-Elimination Musical Chairs , Fitness Breaks , and Favourite Sports Routines.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. As always, PE teachers can use their discretion and experience to determine what structure and format makes the most sense for their class and audience. Let’s take a closer look at a drill example from each of the 6 categories.

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Physical Education Update

JANUARY 6, 2023

Soon, hitting the books became synonymous with hitting the gym. Trumpeting the advantages of combining physical with mental exercise, TrekDesk now makes complete workstations that fit over any treadmill and allow you to walk while you work. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To check out the PE Update.com website, Click Here!

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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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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Not long ago, while rubbing the sleep from my eyes and nudging the dog off the bed, I overheard the Romanian announcers discussing the state of physical education and youth fitness in their country. Many students don’t take PE because they don’t wish to carry their gym clothing with them during the school day.

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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

APRIL 2, 2024

If there is one piece of equipment that I would suggest for you to purchase for your PE program, it’s Hula Hoops. From Hula Hooping around your body to rolling the hoop around the gym and jumping through it, hula hoops have endless possibilities. They are so versatile. First there are many sizes as well as shapes (flat and round).

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The PE Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Breaking Boundaries: Teaching Cricket in Primary Schools As summer fast approaches (hopefully bringing the sunny weather with it), so do the ‘summer sports’ in PE. However, cricket can be played in various settings, from playgrounds to gyms or even smaller indoor areas. This isn’t the case and shouldn’t be so in your PE lessons.

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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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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Spider Web Scooter Tag: Create an intricate “spider web” with black ropes or yarn, intricately weaving a web throughout your gym area. physed #graveyardtag pic.twitter.com/tXRY7trr4x — Mr. Theodore – Montgomery PE (@PeMontgomery) October 19, 2022 4. When a ghost gets tagged they sleep in their grave.

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Gopher PE

MAY 10, 2022

Circuit workouts are a great way to maximize activity time in PE and train a variety of muscles. Description of the Circuit: Toe Touches: Starting at the way back, students use the STEPerfect Fitness Steps and alternate toe touches. Box Jumps: Jump up on the fitness box and land in a squat position. Tabata Music.

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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! This helps students transition back into the rhythm of PE while gently preparing their bodies for activity. Consider activities like relay races , dynamic stretching , or quick fitness challenges.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

Overall, we have found fishing a great fit for our students developmentally across the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. It’s also a great help to own or borrow enough rods to use them in PE classes prior to the trip. They explore, make adjustments, and learn from experience and the environment.

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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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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

(Source: Physical Activity Alliance ) While physical education teachers advocate for improving physical fitness and the PE curriculum’s important role, many still see PE as a “gym class” where teachers roll out the ball and let kids do whatever they want.

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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 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! Can the walk across the gym while trapping the scarf between their feet and a partner’s feet? How about their shoulder?

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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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Keeping Kids in Motion

MARCH 25, 2023

There are the transitions between classes where one class leaves the gym while the next class is waiting at the door. Transition time can be one of the trickiest parts of teaching physical education. Our goal is to get the incoming class moving as.

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Gopher PE

AUGUST 30, 2022

On the “GO” signal, the “BLOB” will travel around the gym chasing the other students. I have had students rolling out Hula Hoops to find fish, different valued points, matching the color spots to a posted fitness challenge, and/or a race to collect all sorts of objects spread out around the gym floor. Round Hill PE @RHEPE1.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 16, 2024

As many of you know, managing large groups of children as they enter and exit the gym space can quickly turn into a free for all and present a potential safety hazard.

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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. With equipment for up to 36 players, teamwork and fitness come together in this energetic game.

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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. Incorporating these Valentine's Day games into your Physical Education program for Kindergarten to Grade 6 not only promotes physical fitness but also fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

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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

APRIL 23, 2024

Almost every school fitness center and gym has one or multiple treadmills! Treadmill Running Workouts 101 Tread is a dynamic and fun follow-along workout for all fitness levels. The beauty of these treadmill workouts is that they can be customized to any fitness level. And that can get boring!

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The PE Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Breaking Boundaries: Teaching Cricket in Primary Schools As summer fast approaches (hopefully bringing the sunny weather with it), so do the ‘summer sports’ in PE. However, cricket can be played in various settings, from playgrounds to gyms or even smaller indoor areas. This isn’t the case and shouldn’t be so in your PE lessons.

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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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