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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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Building Strong and Healthy Communities Through Physical Activity

Skillastics

They’re formed as part of an intentional multi-pronged approach that involves the environment, physical activities, and even local governments. As an afterschool activity or local business, how can you help form the backbone of a strong and healthy community through physical activity?

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Physical Education Professional Development

PLT4M

While PLT4M is utilized in schools by teachers and students, PLT4M Classroom is an excellent opportunity for any physical education teacher to brush up on different topics like fitness, weightlifting, yoga, nutrition, and more. Enroll Now [1 HR PD] Sign up for the 1 hour on demand Teaching Foundational Movements course.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. ” Here, technology in physical education plays an important role in self-assessment.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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What is Physical Literacy?

PLT4M

Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

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The Ultimate Guide to Injury Prevention: Tips Every Athlete Should Know

The Sporting

In our ultimate guide, we look at everything you need to know to injury-proof your training, including tips for nutrition, recovery and more. A strong, well-conditioned body can run faster, jump higher, lift heavier weights and perform better overall in various physical activities.