SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here. And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. SHAPE America’s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas.

Physical Activity

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Our adapted PE program (THE PEOPEL PROGRAM, (Positive, Effective, Outcomes, Peers, Enhancing, Lives)) will have a three-week unit on our wall learning to traverse and eventually climb. His schedule is so tight, but he refuses to miss any time in PE. This in itself is a skill. On the opposite wall is a 40-foot traversing wall.

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 23, 2024

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education.

Physical Education

Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

As a basketball fanatic and coach, I challenge all sports fans and caring community members to take a quick break from March Madness to advocate for one often overlooked part of our education system that is critical to the development of the student athletes who are wowing us during this year’s tournament: physical education.

Coaching

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

The argument is that if students participate in marching band or multiple sports seasons, they consistently and actively engage in physical activity and exercise. For example, the three-sport varsity athlete is in a sport season all year long and therefore doesn’t also need PE.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 13, 2021

Engaging in this contested space, I did my doctoral study on curriculum and pedagogical innovation for sport teaching, which I termed sport literacy as I theorised sport teaching in PE using multi-literacy theory (Drummond & Pill, 2011; Pill, 2009, 2010). Sport is an applied, practised and situated set of skills; 2.Sport

Sports

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When developing an IEP, regular PE would be the first consideration. If necessary, the team would next consider regular PE with accommodations or modifications to the curriculum and/or performance expectations. standard deviation points away from the mean on the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-2).

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 26, 2023

The sports materials are concrete physical objects. However, the sports equipment is often symbolic of a concept from the classroom. From a solely concrete perspective, they are using sports balls to work on different gross motor skills. This ties a physical material to an abstract idea.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

Physical Education

The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rainy Day PE: As a primary school teacher, you may be no stranger to wet weather causing havoc during the school day! Rainy days also often affect your lessons, especially when it comes to outdoor activities like PE. However, with some creativity and flexibility, you can still give the children high-quality PE, even with limited space.

Primary School

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. Turning Ideas For PE Into Lesson Plans For PE There is no shortage of activity ideas for PE.

PE

Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Unlock the vast potential of primary sports education with our upcoming free webinar. Dive into the world of Physical Education, School Sports, and Physical Activity (PESSPA) in primary settings and discover how it can make an invaluable impact on children's lives. ‍♂️ Easy sign-up and exciting incentives The best part?

Sports

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. Long-Term Health Benefits of Physical Education In Schools The impact of PE classes goes well beyond the school day and year. Physical education programs should be: Quality – PE programs are more than just playing sports and “rolling out the ball.”

Physical Education

School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. Skill-Building & Review. Creative Tools for Your PE Obstacle Course.

PE

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

To achieve this recommendation, children and youth must participate in a quality physical education program and physical activity throughout the day in addition to recreational or competitive sports. Being physically active leads to the development of cognitive skills among children. Ready to Learn More?

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. But to start, it is helpful to understand the overarching goal and mission of the California State PE standards. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

PE

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al., This will help PE teachers advocate and build their programs with the involvement of the community, enhancing the health and fitness experiences for all involved.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, if they participate in sports, marching band, or prove they participate in some other type of physical activity, they don’t have to take PE. So again, while sports are great opportunities for older students to participate in physical activity, they should not completely replace physical education classes.

Physical Activity

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you are one of the many users who have logged into the website, Dynamic PE ASAP website , you may have noticed changes and additions. Most philosophies will include personal physical activity habits, developing and enhancing movement competency and motor skills, and a cognitive understanding of movement principles.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

Mission: To advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport. The 5 Shape Standards are : Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. multiple variations of a task focusing on the same motor skill).

Motivation

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

As an added bonus, we break down technology modeling in physical education for schools looking to add a digital component to PE. Modeling in education focuses on demonstrating concepts, processes, skills, or behaviors to help students learn. Students watch a PLT4M instructional video on a tablet during PE class.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). This article will discuss the various evidence based practices in education and how they can be applied to PE. Still, we need to be mindful of our terminology when considering our educational practices. Learn more!

Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

PE games for elementary students promote and enhance physical activity while helping students develop important motor skills, teamwork, physical literacy, and more. In this article, well explore various types of PE games for elementary, from tag games to team sports. Get Free Sample Lessons! Download Now!

Elementary

PLT4M

MAY 13, 2025

Creating a dynamic and developmentally appropriate physical education program for elementary students can feel overwhelmingespecially when you’re trying to balance fun, skill-building, and long-term planning. Thats where a well-structured set of PE units for elementary can make all the difference. Thats not always realistic.

Elementary