Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably.

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PLT4M

MAY 26, 2023

But physical education teachers must keep up with the best practices for today’s physical education classroom. Specific physical education professional development is crucial because it can support PE teachers’ pursuit of creating quality physical education for students.

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Reinventing the Game

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This reminds me of the whole non-linear/emergent ecological approach to approaching any skill acquisition (or functional working understanding) of a movement process, simple or complex. Can a PE teacher teach a much younger age-group if they have always been teaching older learners?

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Heartzones

OCTOBER 26, 2023

” ~ Dena Scudieri, PE Teacher at Joyce Kilmer School What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? With the integration of Heart Zones, I have witnessed students’ motivation for movement and exercise increase through the use of the technology and monitoring system in real-time.

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Elementary P.E. Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Are you an elementary PE teacher searching for a spooktacular Halloween game to ignite the holiday spirit while keeping your students active and engaged? In this blog post, we’ll unravel the game’s setup, gameplay, and offer tips to make your Halloween-themed PE classes a memorable and physically active experience.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

I must say that every one of my articles were written as a result of an observation, some experience, some reading and connecting it to what I think I need to do better as a Physical Education (PE) teacher. There is a lack of leveraging on the role of voluntary non-survival movement and what this means in leading a better life.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

As a result, physical education teachers have to figure out if every student should be on the same training program or if there need to be multiple programs going on in the weight room at one time. Next, not all PE teachers tasked with running a weight room class have experience in writing and creating strength and conditioning programs.

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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?

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Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

An encouraging PE teacher and a school that invests in PE can make all the difference. As the parent of a first grader who has been going to school virtually since March 2020 and a 4-year-old who tags along for some of the lessons, I was naïve to how critical PE is to a child’s ability to learn until this past year.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

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PE 4 Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Meaningful Experiences in PE: Guiding Principles – Guiding Principles of Meaningful PE Movement has the potential to enrich human existence and Physical Education can be a site that contributes to this by creating meaningful experiences of movement. PE Teachers who subscribe to the creation of […].

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

” Therefore, when looking align physical education classes to the California state standards for PE, teachers can and should mold and adapt PE lesson plans , assessments, and technology to serve the unique demands and needs of their students and schools. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical Activity is bodily movement of any type. Physical Activity vs Physical Education – PE Class, not PA Class Although physical activity is defined as any bodily movement, over the years many people have associated the term with only high heart rate and constant movement. ” – Shape America.

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Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

“Movement, or physical activity, is thus an essential factor in intellectual growth, which depends upon the impressions received from outside. Through movement we come in contact with external reality, and it is through these contacts that we eventually acquire even abstract ideas.” I love this quote.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

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Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 27, 2021

So is PE even necessary for such movement-for-survival culture? Can we transplant a PE training programme that is probably heavy in consistent outcomes across individuals to a culture that have very different concept of movement for recreation and living well? Definitely not fitness and optimum movement solutions I think.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While some of the following rules apply to any classroom, these PE specific classroom technology rules support a dynamic subject focused on student activity and movement. For example, at Canton High School in Massachusetts, PE teachers model technology use on a projector before students start using personal devices.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But anyone who has observed or taken part in a quality physical education program knows that the subject of PE is one of the best opportunities for students’ physical health development.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A goal PE in PE could be that a student love running and continues to do so life-long. It doesn't have to be running; many different movement modalities exist. We want to give the child as many potential possibilities as we can by exposing the child to as many different types of movement as possible.

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PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

A few high level examples of modeling in physical education include: A teacher demonstrates a movement/exercise to the class highlighting key points of performance and tips and tricks for success. Students lead and plan a warm-up routine to start physical education class and model the different movements to the rest of the course.

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PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

PE teachers see phys ed apps as a way to enhance and improve student learning. For example, Judd Hunter is a PE teacher at Arlington High School in Washington. Finally, these are individual apps that provide you, as the PE teacher, no insights into the progress or improvement of your students.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. In each workout, we will warm up for roughly 5 minutes of dynamic movements!

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Movement breaks in class can increase daily physical activity time and help to improve concentration and attention for any grade level, from elementary through high school. A quick 5-minute movement break can break up a long class period and refocus students to optimize time during the lesson.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

It’s a time during which they get to blow off steam and have some fun, while learning about teamwork, improving their confidence and self-esteem and connecting with their peers and PE teacher. Because of my work at Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), I’ve gotten to know many PE teachers over the years.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

As PE teachers, what are we supposed to do? Everyone knows that PE is valuable from a health perspective. The students need physical activity, which PE provides. However, that is not enough reason to elevate PE in the eyes of classroom teachers or administrators. I’m sure parents are to blame to some extent.

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Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

I have been lamenting on this for our practise for some time, i.e. how we introduce movement evaluation cues directly as teaching cues to our learners. Much of the cues we derive from ideal movement solution may mean little to novices who are still exploring their own range of movement adaptations.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year. Let’s explore.

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The PE Geek

APRIL 9, 2023

2016), video feedback provides a visual learning experience that can help students better understand their movements and identify areas for improvement. With the use of technology like the Replay It Chrome extension, teachers and coaches can make video feedback more efficient and effective, while still providing the same benefits.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Therefore, virtual PE must have a complete course offering of lesson plans that can be achieved and completed at home with limited or no equipment. 2) Is the virtual PE class going to be synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of both? A PLT4M activity dashboard that gives PE teacher insights on activity.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 18, 2023

It’s where they learn Fundamental Movement Skills – from balancing to throwing a ball – that blossom into sporting talents and vital life tools like teamwork and taking part. You will: Learn to plan, deliver and review sessions focused on Fundamental Movement Skills or Sport Specific Skills.

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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. Rusty Fuller, PE teacher and football coach at St.

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Gopher PE

APRIL 10, 2024

By focusing on the Movement and Activity strand, we aim to foster a holistic approach to physical education that promotes lifelong health and wellbeing. Authors: Kevin Hopp: Dean of Students, Topeka Public Schools Zeke Bailes: PE Teacher, Knox County Schools Hank van der Merwe: High Performance Expert, Australia Win a BlazePod Student Set! (A

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

During this time, students learn and develop the basics of working out, focusing on foundational human movements like squatting, lunging, hinges, pressing, and pulling. Other key steps to promote a comprehensive fitness education for students include: Create movement opportunities throughout the school day.

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Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Three basic strategies have been used in physical education for the promotion of meaningful movement participation, which I will align with the focus area of sport: Prudential – the argument that movement is a useful tool towards achieving wellness. The shortfalls of this curriculum model for secondary school PE are well documented.

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

At PLT4M, we work with over 1,500 school districts and have seen PE teachers masterfully blend fitness, sport, health, and wellness all into one curriculum. At PLT4M, we work with over 1,500 school districts and have seen PE teachers masterfully blend fitness, sport, health, and wellness all into one curriculum.

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Mindful PE

MAY 14, 2020

Thankfully, with the help of my supportive principal and a school year's worth of hard work, I am finishing up both of my Yoga Teacher Trainings and was given the PE assignment for the 2020-2021 school year! Thank you for joining me in this journey and I look forward to getting to know one another!

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 30, 2021

While I see many teachers and coaches have adopted elements of game-based play with purpose to develop general game skills and sport specific movement skills, what I still mainly see is what is often called a “traditional” physical education (PE) method. Involving students/players in game play is not the end of the story.

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