SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful.

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Skillastics

MARCH 22, 2022

When iPads, iPhones, and the latest gadgets threaten to keep kids sedentary, how can physical activity win? And what can you do to not just encourage activity, but foster an environment where physical activity THRIVES? The answer lies in YOU. The Spanish teacher who sang and danced in a sombrero?

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AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

Physical health directly impacts mental health so if nothing else, a proper diet, enough sleep and daily physical activity is a great place to start. As a parent or leader of our youth, we can encourage all of these things by talking opening about the benefits and modeling this behavior. We hope you will join us! “

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g., Standard 2.

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Heartzones

MARCH 29, 2023

Strong Middle School , located in Melvindale, Wayne County, Michigan, continues to make big technology changes. Coach Marissa Cox and her teaching partner Mike Hill are leading that change in their subject area Physical Education and Health (HPE). Coach Marissa’s personal interests are like the name of her school, strong.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.” Middle School PE Lesson Plans Middle school physical education presents its unique challenges and opportunities.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Students can develop these critical lifelong fitness skills through physical education classes.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

But even with the endless options for physical education teachers to choose from, fitness curriculum is becoming a popular go-to for school districts across the country. Fitness curriculum focuses on building skills in physical activity options that students can do beyond the walls of schools.

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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.

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This module is written for intermediate grade levels and can also be used at the middle school level. This short module offers students fun team-based activities that will help them set a baseline performance and then actively engage to grow and improve.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Fitness and Mental Health – A Powerful Solution Usually, studies draw connections between regular exercise and physical activity to physical health benefits. And while regular physical activity can help stave off chronic diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease, there are also critical mental benefits.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But even as PE classes have evolved, the arguments against physical education in schools have persisted: “Physical education classes take up valuable school time that could be otherwise dedicated to math, science, or other core subjects.”

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. However, physical education classes are far from the gym class stereotypes portrayed in popular movies and TV shows.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. While it isn’t a panacea, physical activity and exercise have been shown to positively influence ALL of these troubling trends.

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Heartzones

MARCH 23, 2023

In the home of basketball, the United States, this sport is a staple among elementary, middle school, and high school physical education programs across the country.

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 18, 2022

– The Adventure Mile for Middle School. You can also participate by completing one the following 5K equivalents of your favorite physical activity. Don’t see your favorite activity on the list? The post OPEN 5k Your Way appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. 30 min on a rower.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 2, 2022

This fall, California is rolling out a first-of-its-kind law that pushes back class start times for most public middle and high schools. High schools in the state can’t start before 8:30 a.m., and for middle schools, it’s 8 a.m. Bhargava recommends keeping phone and tablet charging stations outside of the bedroom.

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Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

The free resources provided below are designed to help your students build relationships, build routines, and rebuild a love of health-enhancing physical activity. As you use free OPENPhysEd.org resources in your physical education classroom, support our work through your purchase of OPEN / US Games Equipment. Fitness Knowledge.

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Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

By Adam Mullis, Middle School Health and Physical Education Teacher and Coach. He also shares games and actives to engage all students. . . In the presentation below, Adam Mullis discusses the process of planning a curriculum for teaching students online, in-person, and a hybrid model. Presentation Material.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

School districts across the United States go about creating quality physical education in different and unique ways. Not only is physical wellness on the decline, but we are also seeing an increase in mental illness, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Therefore, one of the best times to start talking about personal hygiene for teens is in late elementary school or early middle school. Important Considerations For Talking About Hygiene For Teens Personal hygiene has long been a topic discussed both at home and in school.

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

Priority Outcomes Values Physical Activity – Social Interaction: (Grade 6) Demonstrates respect for self and others in activities and games by following the rules, encouraging others, and playing within the spirit of the game or activity. Mistaken Identity [PDF, WORD]. 1, 2, 3, Show [PDF, WORD].

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Spark PE

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What are standards and why are they a critical component of physical education? Standards establish well-defined and measurable objectives that encompass the skills and knowledge that students need in order to maintain a healthy and physically-active lifestyle. 5) Movement patterns and movement skills—rhythmic activities.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

At step 3, students can pursue programs for athletic performance or general physical performance to pursue a physically active lifestyle. In some school settings, this foundation may have been built at the middle school level. If so, a high school PE class can move directly to steps 2 and 3.

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PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

This can be especially helpful for students who often look for the context and the “why” behind the physical education experience. By using the FITT formula, students can have ownership in their physical activity and become more engaged with fitness. Students get warmed up during a physical education class.

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Open Phys Ed

DECEMBER 4, 2021

4) Accepts “players” of all skill levels into the physical activity. (5) 5) Accepts, recognizes, and actively involves others with both higher and lower skill abilities into physical activities and group projects. (6) 4) Accepts “players” of all skill levels into the physical activity. (5)

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

SIGN UP HERE PRIORITY OUTCOMES: Etiquette : Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in physical activity with peers. Applies rules and etiquette by acting as an official for modified physical activities/games or creating dance routines within a given set of parameters.

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Spark PE

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Over the years, indoor rock climbing has seen increased inclusion in physical education programs across the country. Horizontal climbing walls, also known as Traverse Walls®, are a popular choice in elementary and middle schools since their 8- or 10-foot heights make them easier to manage than roped vertical climbing walls.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. However, I can't help but think that this avoidance behavior could also be learned in school when we incentivize lousy behavior by missing classes. The students need physical activity, which PE provides.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Key Takeaways On Physical Education Icebreakers There will always be students nervous about starting a new semester or class. Physical education icebreakers can help us achieve several goals in our first week of class. Motivating students in physical education is far from simple!

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Now, a quality physical education program offers a wide range of physical activity options like pickleball, yoga, dance, and other lifetime fitness activities. million students participate in high school sports. That means half of all high school students in the United States participate in sports!

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Schools might vary when they plan to cover drug education lesson plans, but the goal is to do this at middle school or early high school level before the increasing demands of peer-pressure start to arise. Yes, PLT4M has a full slate of physical activity units and PE lesson plans.

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Heartzones

MAY 11, 2022

We started at the High School level. A year later we added them to our 7th and 8th grade middle school, and are now integrating them into our intermediate school of 5th and 6th graders. Do you have any advice for schools looking for funding to purchase a system like Heart Zones? Heart Zones helps us do that!”

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers. 1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use.

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