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

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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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. It was such a shift from my world as a classroom teacher, where I had eight hours a day, five days a week to establish and reinforce a system.

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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

APRIL 17, 2023

As a result, physical education teachers have to figure out if every student should be on the same training program or if there need to be multiple programs going on in the weight room at one time. Next, not all PE teachers tasked with running a weight room class have experience in writing and creating strength and conditioning programs.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 21, 2023

Being an adapted physical educator, the first couple weeks of school for us is all about trying to figure out which schools we will be covering, who the physical education teachers are at that school and what the PE schedule will be for the kids on our caseload. Simple right? Simply put, visuals! along with the PECS pictures.

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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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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. 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. Do you incorporate breathwork into your classroom or PE classes?

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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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Heartzones

AUGUST 24, 2022

Looking back over her years of teaching, she noticed that some things were great for the kids, some were just ok, and some were horrible – like mixing 6th – 8th grade co-ed classes into a small gym with 117 students… Yep, not a smart decision. Sandy Moore, Retired PE Teacher & Heart Zones Regional Manager. and Florida.

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Elementary PE Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

I have received requests from fellow physical educators regarding PE activities that can be performed in a small space – such as a classroom setting. Some teachers aren’t blessed with a gymnasium and have to hold their classes in classrooms, lunchrooms or any open space they can find. Fitness Station Lines .

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 9, 2023

We’re all ready to put the equipment away (hopefully somewhat organized), submit those final progress reports or grades, and shut the gym, wrestling room, multipurpose room doors for at least 6ish weeks. Ok, so I get that we are in the last month of school and the last thing you’re thinking about is professional development.

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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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School Yard

JUNE 29, 2020

However, with a little creativity, PE teachers can help students safely participate in activities by maintaining physical distance while still promoting skill-building and lifetime fitness. If your gym floor is carpeted, you can use a Velcro system or colored discs placed on the floor.

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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. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth. Bonus Content!

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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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Elementary PE Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Butthere are always a handful of students in every PE class who dread physical activity. Getting kids excited about fitness is essentialfor the overall health of our younger generation. If you have students who whine and moan every time they enter the gym, here are a few techniques you can use to get them engaged.

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