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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.

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PE: Co-curricular or Extracurricular?

Montessori Physical Education

What is the first thing a physical education teacher should do at the beginning of the year? Talk to your classroom teachers. I am a physical education teacher and I have my own classroom, whether it be the gym or outside.” Classrooms are typically much smaller than gym settings, indoor or outdoor.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes.

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Simle Middle School Raises $3,000 with health. moves. minds. Event. Here’s How!

Gopher PE

/March Madness Unit usually lasts approximately 2 weeks and coincides with our High School state tournament season, Other factors include our 2 day spring break, potential Easter schedule, and when afterschool gym space is most available for additional evening tournaments. Other incentives include extra PE the last week of school.

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Blazepod

Gopher PE

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools.

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Unpacking Student Motivation

The Physical Educator

Early on in my career, I had no idea how to motivate students in my teaching. Knowing this impact, how can we best support student motivation in our lessons? Self-determination theory looks at human motivation and tries to understand the factors that push or prevent people from wanting to learn and grow. Supporting Autonomy.

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5 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back Into PE!

Gopher PE

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 using the 2×10 theory.

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