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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

A Different Type of PE Class This is my 13th year of teaching physical education, but I have also taught other subjects along the way, such as health, wellness and weightlifting. Rock climbing at LEF Climbing gym in Lexington, KY. As a PE teacher, you already know the gym gets stolen from you all the time.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. Their self-image as both an athlete and a child becomes tightly woven into how well they perform.

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PE Curriculum for K–12: Student-Centered, Standards-Based

PLT4M

Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. Our goal is simple: support PE teachers and students with high-quality, standards-aligned lessons that actually work in the classroom and gym. Unlike traditional textbooks or binders, PLT4M’s platform offers flexibility.

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Transforming PE with Culture and Character in Dubai

Gopher Sport

At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym. Stay flexible and adaptable every student learns differently. Emphasize mental well-being alongside physical fitness.

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Tag Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

In this article, well explore how these engaging tag games for elementary PE align with SHAPE standards, highlight a variety of game options with detailed activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 physical education curriculum to help you bring these skills to life in your classroom. Get Free Sample Lessons!

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Soccer Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Physical education teachers can modify soccer games to work inside the gym or outdoors, allowing for flexibility depending on the space available. However, there are plenty of fun variations and activities that can be introduced in PE to keep soccer exciting and engaging for elementary students.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

Are you losing your gym space for a class period, a day, a week or longer? At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. It’s not unusual.