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. I realised my shifting from a technical aspect of Physical Education (PE) to a philosophical one.

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Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Emotion has a powerful influence on attention, especially modulating the selectivity of attention as well as motivating action and behavior. Physical manipulatives (concrete) in the PE environment can represent complex ideas and concepts (abstract). Anytime we engage critical thinking skills, it is perfect for our older students.

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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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Spark PE

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When I was in my undergrad program as a physical education major at the University of Central Florida (1980), our professors/advisors motivated us the join FAHPERDD (at the time it was called – Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver’s Ed.). The main purpose was FUN! You’ll be glad you did.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Many physical educators would agree, learning in physical education (PE) should be relevant to the lives of students. Creating a student centered PE program can be done by using a few simple strategies. Many PE experiences are also not aligned with what students feel is important and useful (Simonton et al., PLT4M Classroom.

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Gopher PE

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. I hope this blog has given you some ideas on how to recreate common games in a fresh new light for your students.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 21, 2023

Being an adapted physical educator, the first couple weeks of school for us is all about trying to figure out which schools we will be covering, who the physical education teachers are at that school and what the PE schedule will be for the kids on our caseload. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance , Simple right?

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

2015), motivation (Melton et al., Autonomy refers to doing a task or activity under one’s own volition or choice, and when this psychological need is not met, intrinsic motivation can be hindered. For example, students could be provided the choice of which workout program to access within PLT4M.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

2011). Many high schools include elective PE classes that focus on personal fitness and weight training. Both teachers and students may initially be unfamiliar with the PSI model, as many students in PE courses are used to teacher-centered instruction, waiting on the teacher for instruction. References Colquitt, G., Hannon, J.

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Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Affective – the argument that focussing on the positive affect of movement will motivate continued participation. The shortfalls of this curriculum model for secondary school PE are well documented. The PE teacher therefore needs to find out what is meaningful to students, and build from there. Sport as understood.

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Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Multiple means of engagement is the why of learning —utilizing strategies to get students motivated and excited about learning, to help them sustain interest in learning tasks, and to know how to regulate themselves. when embedded into a lesson can add to their engagement and motivation. Lieberman, L. & & Grenier, M.

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