Learning Through Sport

AUGUST 8, 2022

Social interaction (friendship), enjoyment and feeling 'competent enough' are main motivators for sport participation throughout life, regardless of age (Allender et al., With older adults, the health benefits derived from the physical and social activity of sport are important in motivating continued participation (Stenner et al.,

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. Be flexible and willing to tweak the game/activity on the fly. Incorporate sports and games that resonate with them, this will enhance their motivation and participation in your class. For instance, start with basic soccer skills (i.e.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics. And as we mentioned in our first point, flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance are all developed through gymnastics lessons, making the sport an ideal fit for the national curriculum.

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Feedback and Motivation: Regular feedback on their progress can motivate students to continue working hard and improve their performance. Positive reinforcement for their achievements and constructive feedback on areas of improvement can boost students’ confidence and motivation.

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Gopher Sport

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. Be excited, enthusiastic, creative, and flexible! Consider using the 2×10 theory.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2023

The physical education landscape is changing; from activities our students participate in outside of the classroom, uses of technology within the classroom, and options for students to choose their path in PE to name a few. Economical and Flexible: Equipment Recommendations for 4-Square Fun!

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Practicing these actions through physical activity helps children develop executive function skills such as attention control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Featured Resources Articles 5 Ways Small Sided Games Make a BIG Impact Author: Jessica Shawley A Brand New Tool for PE You Didn’t Know You Needed!

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PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

The benefits of technology in the classroom include: 1) Personalized Learning Experience – With educational technology, physical education teachers can tailor and deliver PE lesson plans that address individual student needs, interests, and abilities. Teachers can also utilize all of this data to provide feedback and insights.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2024

Here are five reasons to start teaching tennis in your PE classes: 1. Starting a unit you have never taught before might be intimidating, but USTA partnered with SHAPE America to write an easy-to-implement curriculum aligned with National PE Standards and Grade-Span Indicators! We are PE teachers. We know how to be creative!

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Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

Read several previous articles that share how to access money from the first two rounds for school PE and health. Using ESSER rounds of funding is a shout-out for all physical educators to raise the bar and embrace a smart approach with Smart PE. Smart PE moves minds and engages hearts. 2] That means that a portion of the $190.5

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Developments in curriculum frameworks around the world have formalised a rationale for critical thinking, problem solving and creativity in PE as elements in both curriculum design and in the wording of student achievement standards. Critical thinking can be learned.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And while people argue that regular physical activity can be achieved without physical education, PE lesson plans and curriculum can help equip and ensure students become physically literate. Unlike other subjects, PE requires physical activity and movement, which can be intimidating to many students.

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PE with Palos

JULY 28, 2022

The launcher is made from a flexible rubber material that is sturdy enough for stomping, yet flexible enough for small hands to push down on it or students to sit on it. The foam balls that are used with the Cannon Launchers are coated in a long-lasting coating that has withstood some rough play (even biting) in my PE classes.

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Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Principle 2 : Multiple Means of Representation – The educator provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, Principle 3: Multiple Means of Action & Expression – inthe ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and. when embedded into a lesson can add to their engagement and motivation.

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PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

In addition, we highlight schools across the country using a strength and conditioning app for PE and athletics. The goal is to have one solution for everything from PE classes to before and after school workouts. High school strength training is about having the right balance of structure and flexibility.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Practicing these actions through physical activity helps children develop executive function skills such as attention control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Featured Resources Articles 5 Ways Small Sided Games Make a BIG Impact Author: Jessica Shawley A Brand New Tool for PE You Didn’t Know You Needed!

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

This allows for more flexibility and options when it comes to managing technology in the weight room. "Phones and personal devices are a part of students' lives. And in the process, also find engaging and motivating ways to inspire and excite students in the weight room. How did PLT4M start?

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TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

Here is some research that has stuck with me for a while and has proven to be effective and flexible so students can be given the tools to learn and grow in any program. Disclaimer: there is A LOT of great research out there from a lot of great minds! You just need to find the right tools that will serve your students the best!

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TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

Here is some research that has stuck with me for a while and has proven to be effective and flexible so students can be given the tools to learn and grow in any program. Disclaimer: there is A LOT of great research out there from a lot of great minds! You just need to find the right tools that will serve your students the best!

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Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

The challenge now is to fill up the flexible spaces in between the structures with realities of how learners learn. It reached a point where I wondered what really I have accomplished in decades of teaching Physical Education (PE) or if I even have been teaching at all. This is great, this is how we have survived for so long.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). This article will discuss the various evidence based practices in education and how they can be applied to PE. Still, we need to be mindful of our terminology when considering our educational practices.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

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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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

A student completes a PLT4M health education lesson plan in PE class. The human body is resilient and flexible. There are three main parts of the brain that are affected by drug use: The basal ganglia is the part of the brain that motivates us to do healthy activities, like eating or hanging out with friends.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A few years ago, I had a student in a gait trainer who loved PE but couldnt fully participate in tag games. Creating an inclusive PE class doesnt have to be complicated. Reduce Frustration: Adapted equipment removes barriers, keeping students engaged and motivated. Be flexible and make changes based on student needs.

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