Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“I think Heart Zones is a very impactful tool that teachers can utilize to create a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) classroom…” ~ Brian Nassif, PE Teacher at Albert Einstein Academies What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? for their motivation to play/move.

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The PE Specialist

MAY 16, 2022

I hope it gives you a laugh, a smile, lifts your spirit or at least gives you that little spark of motivation you need to make […]. In honor of your hard work and dedication to prepare an amazing Field Day for your school I was inspired to write this poem.

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Gopher PE

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Some kids naturally love PE classes, either because they enjoy sports or they relish the opportunity to get out from behind a desk and burn off excess energy. However, for those who aren’t fans of exercise, PE is not a class to look forward to.

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Gopher PE

APRIL 10, 2024

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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Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

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. One of my areas of responsibilities is to discuss where PE has taken us over the year with individual teachers in my department. It is not easy.

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. Or is it vice versa?

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Heartzones

MAY 30, 2023

The online program offered by Heart Zones allowed students to use the sensors at home while allowing their teacher, Coach Ami Schulte, to see their progress. Incorporating educational technology into PE allows lessons to be more student centered and driven. “Students get instant feedback and it motivates students to move.

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PE Teacher EDU

JANUARY 22, 2018

The post 6 Apps to Kickstart Your PE Classroom and Keep Kids Motivated first appeared on How to Become a PE Teacher | How to Become a Physical Education Teacher. The resources, editorial content, … Read More.

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Reinventing the Game

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The big assumption I made here (not the best assumption for a holistic picture of PE but adequate for what I want to share here) is that skill acquisition is a big part of our job as PE teachers and it is necessary for us to think about it in order to do better. It is a challenge to see this in perspective.

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PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

In this article, we set out to better define assessments in physical education and how they can be utilized to empower student learning and provide better teacher insights. Assessment in PE It is important to note that assessment does not equal testing. Basically, why bother? Source: Laura White Rogers Blog.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While Christi has retired from teaching after over 30 years in the field, she is still sharing insights and ideas for PE programs across the country. And while that might still be the case in some places, there are a lot of different places within school districts budgets that PE programs can tap into. Check it out!

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PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

As technology advances, it is becoming increasingly important for physical education teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. In this article, we will explore the different ways physical education teachers can go about integrating technology in the classroom. Will technology replace teachers ? (We

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Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

These are students who went through our Physical Education (PE) system and the cue/rule they used was a direct observable expectation of a pass which they conveyed without modification to their peers. In the same vein, I think I need to reflect what has changed for me as a teacher on the ground.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2023

Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time. But over the years, we have connected with physical education teachers, strength coaches, sports coaches, and administrators and see consistent themes. We have pulled 7 keys to success from these themes.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Elementary PE Teacher

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As an elementary physical education teacher, you notice the excitement more than most; it seems no amount of running, jumping, and playing can rid your students of their energy. But finally, when that blessed break arrives, you’ll have time to breathe, regroup, and plan for how to motivate students the second half of the year.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As a result, tracking physical activity can create a new sense of student ownership, motivation, and achievement in physical education. In addition, physical education teachers can identify students who might need more support or alternative interventions. Because of this, students are more engaged and involved when they come to class.

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Benefits of Tracking Student Progress – The Why Tracking student progress benefits students, teachers, administrators, and families. By tracking their progress, teachers can identify individual student learning needs and tailor their teaching methods to suit each student better.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 21, 2023

Hard to believe that a short 6 or 8 weeks ago, we were counting down to the END of the school year, and now here we are getting ready for another round of “meet the teacher” night! PECS Ring (can also be on a lanyard) PECS Binder (which might be the child’s whole communication system, not just words for PE or behaviors). Simple right?

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Elementary PE Teacher

MAY 3, 2017

Let’s be honest, it’s tough keeping students motivated at the end of the school year. Students and teachers alike can feel the end of the school year winding down. So the question arises, how can we keep our students motivated and focused to finish strong in our physed classes, as well as their other classes?

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Heartzones

JUNE 28, 2023

Four years ago, Ann Goff, the PE teacher at Lincoln Elementary, started researching heart rate sensors and step counters for her school when she came across Heart Zones. What do you wish other PE teachers understood or knew about Heart Zones? I also started using more technology in my class.

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Gopher PE

MAY 18, 2023

Harrison Elementary PE teacher and health. 25% of those funds raised went to her school’s PTO and another 25% went towards her PE program in the form of a Gopher gift card. Amplify Kindness T-shirt + Pie a Teacher in the Face! team champion, Briana Fuller, hosted a fundraising event for her school this past year.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. 2015), motivation (Melton et al., Physical educators also often use technology for teacher productivity such as websites and e-documents (Baek et al., student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

We discuss the benefits of using smart boards in physical education classes and provide examples of how teachers can incorporate technology to improve student engagement and learning. Teachers can display digital content like videos , interactive websites, dynamic PowerPoint presentations, and more.

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Heartzones

AUGUST 24, 2022

Sandy Moore, Retired PE Teacher & Heart Zones Regional Manager. I have been so impressed with the teachers this past year with Covid-19 as their teaching world has been turned upside down from their normal routine. Thankfully, Sandy was a veteran teacher and educated on heart rate monitors. That is the question.”

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PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. As an added bonus, we break down technology modeling in physical education for schools looking to add a digital component to PE. First, the teacher models good form and technique of the movement.

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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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Heartzones

DECEMBER 6, 2023

” ~ Rick Wank, PE Teacher at Milford High School What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? “Heart Zones has seriously changed my view of PE classes.” ” ~ Student in PE at Milford High Describe your P.E. teachers here in Michigan for 16 years.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Student centered learning places the focal point of instruction on the individual needs of the students, rather than the teacher.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 18, 2023

For teachers and coaches, it means all those things and more. Whether you’re a PE lead, primary school teacher or sports coach, you’re often pupils’ first sporting role model. Use the PE and School Sport Premium, Pupil Premium or CPD allocation to cover the cost. It gives pupils a better start in life.

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 4, 2022

I often read that in the 1970's the idea of 'quality' teaching began to transition from teacher-directed, explained from a behavourist perspective as direct instruction for replication of the teachers knowledge or the knowledge provided by the teacher and the skills and abilities demonstrated by the teacher, to student centred.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best. Jordan Manley, Shape America Teacher of the Year, explains the common fault that many instructors make when adding fitness to their lesson plans, “A lot of times, fitness gets added to PE lessons as a time filler.

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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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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Quality physical education is a popular buzzword in the world of PE. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools. For example, what students are learning in one 9th-grade PE class, they are learning in all 9th-grade PE classes.

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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. Because of this, many high school teachers and sports coaches are given the charge to run the high school strength and conditioning program. What is the right workout app for high school strength and conditioning?

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

All across the country, physical education teachers tweak and adapt physical education curriculum models to support their unique group of students. Without completely moving away from games and sports, finding a balance of fitness, sport, and other key PE content areas becomes a balancing act. Fitness Curriculum Playbook (PDF) .

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