Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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.

Middle School

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

.” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” Mabry middle school’s PE program consists of a diversity of students. ” “How did I do today coach?”

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. The Adventure Mile for Middle School is the perfect lead-up module to Fitness Running for High School – also brought to you by OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. Design: Jennifer Truong & Aaron Hart.

Middle School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

While the idea of not going to school may have seemed pretty great at first, the isolation created a lack of motivation, depression and even a reduction in learning in many teens. The stress of school work, extra-curricular activities, social media and uncertain times has led to an increase in anxiety and depression for our youth.

Middle School

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 17, 2022

When children start attending day care or begin a new school year, drop-offs can be emotionally tricky. Kindergarteners may become weepy, and middle school students might complain of stomachaches. Many elementary schools also have online materials that families can investigate before school begins.

Elementary School

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In fact, the high school senior recently committed to dive for the University of California, Berkeley, for next fall. I’m glad he kept me motivated,” Scott says. Scott dives for both his high school team and the Santa Clara Diving Club, a part of USA Diving, the governing body of elite divers. A bright future for Scott.

High School

Moving Minds Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Encouraging middle school and high school students to move can be a challenge, especially in a classroom setting. Anything high intensity or vigorous may be de-motivating. One suggestion to get them at least moving at a light intensity level is seated yoga.

Middle School

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 9, 2023

It has been a part of my room all of these years, through middle school and high school. This year, the high school senior’s dream came true. Yet, the elite high school athlete from Danville, California, had to endure a lot to get where she is today. She’s so motivated and competitive. Cate was up for it.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Physical education ice breakers are a great way to get students comfortable when starting a new semester or school year. Why Are Physical Education Ice Breakers Important? The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students. Motivating students in physical education is far from simple!

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 25, 2022

The findings from the Power of the Curriculum: Content, Context, and Learning in Physical Education study show "that despite school socioeconomic (SES) and environmental constraints, the constructivist approach to physical education can significantly enhance student knowledge about physical activity and benefits.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2023

Five years ago, when Paul Russick took over as head football coach at Honesdale High School in Pennsylvania, he had aspirations for success on and off the football field. Kim Lawson, a PE teacher and coach of various sports at the school, had always been a champion of the weight room.

Middle School

Stanford Childrens

MAY 15, 2024

In Long Beach, California, she was one of very few Asian students in her elementary and middle schools. “It It boded well for medical school.” They lived a middle-class lifestyle, and she attended high school in Highland Park—an inner-city school with plenty of diversity. Go back and study.’

High School

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. It’s important for coaches and parents to maintain perspective: while winning is certainly nice, the ultimate goal is to prepare these athletes for what’s to come in middle school, high school, and beyond.

High School

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. Fitness curriculum focuses on building skills in physical activity options that students can do beyond the walls of schools. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The first time my middle school students played this game, I didn’t explain that this game was serving as a metaphor for sustainability and conservation. Emotion has a powerful influence on attention, especially modulating the selectivity of attention as well as motivating action and behavior.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

Instead, the motivations and intentions of the students become apparent (identifying problems). While it still applies, it’s simplistic, and we need something new to deal with the coming reality that they will be leaving the school pretty soon. This is why team sports in school are held in such high esteem.

Achievement

Open Phys Ed

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Mange stress, control impulses, motivate oneself. Ability to recognize family, school and community resources and supports. Regulate emotions, thoughts, behaviors in different situations. Set and work toward personal goals. SOCIAL AWARENESS. Ability to see different points of view and empathize with all people.

Academics

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The curriculum review process for physical education allows schools to innovate the physical education curriculum. 5 Phases To A Curriculum Review Template Schools and physical education departments can use many ways to execute the curriculum review process. The question that can be asked here is, “What are other schools doing?”

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

Strength training increases bone density and staves off osteoporosis, increases caloric expenditure and motivates fat loss, prevents structural ailments like low back pain and knee injury, and all the while helping to stave off chronic disease. A common fault in middle and high school strength training is jumping right to the barbell.

Strength

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 21, 2022

Once inside, the classrooms are spacious and well equipped, especially the middle school. The people matter most, and they have an excellent staff of teachers from toddler to middle school. Led by Gwen Harris, I immediately felt welcome during our large group game to get their school year starting in a fun way.

Middle School

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Curriculum mapping offers teachers and schools opportunities to think big picture, explore best practices, and improve the learning process for students. When using this curriculum mapping framework to create a vertically integrated PE Curriculum, that means starting with high school students and your upper grade levels.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We break down the importance of drug education, highlight drug education curriculum from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), and talk about how schools can incorporate activities into physical education and health classes. These changes cause neurons to make you act in ways that you normally wouldn’t.

Education

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Thats a decision I made in middle school. What motivates each of these thousands of choices, deliberate or otherwise, each day? Should I brush my teeth today or not? You dont stop to think about that last one? Come to think of it, neither do I. I automatically brush my teeth each and every morning. A done deal.

Middle School