SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

Motor Skills 400

Motor Skills Sports Sports Sport 400

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. Mike Graham, a dedicated PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid. The obvious choice? Mike won Elementary P.E.

PE Teacher 111

PE Teacher Teacher PE Elementary 111

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Promote health-enhancing physical activity : Daily movement and activity are woven into the fun, with exciting physical challenges that keep students energized. Works independently and safely in self-selected physical activities.

Physical Education 131

Physical Education Physical Activity Academics Creativity 131

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth from the Physical Activity Alliance has long served as a trusted resource for measuring and monitoring data surrounding overall physical activity and more specifically, physical education. Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2% Grade 12: 33.0%

PE 116

PE Physical Activity Physical Education High School 116

Active Schools Us

MAY 24, 2022

By now, everyone knows the extensive benefits of physical activity. 2015) and physical activity is an essential component of any whole-of-school approach. We need to start viewing physical activity as a right, not a privilege. Physical activity is NOT a reward for students when they complete their work.

Physical Activity 130

Physical Activity Schooling Physical Education Teacher 130

Gopher Sport

APRIL 19, 2024

Of the 4 standards, it’s probably fair to say that the new Standard 4 presents the most opportunity and some challenges for teachers. Key Components of Standard 4: Standard 4 states that students should develop personal skills, identify personal benefits of movement, and choose to engage in physical activity that is personally meaningful.

Physical Activity 124

Physical Activity Movement Motivation Physical Education 124

SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

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. Open, I told some other New York City physical education teachers in a Facebook group. They really have made a difference for my students.

Physical Education 397

Physical Education Education Education Elementary 397

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. The wonderful people running these programs are often educators, childcare professionals, or part-time, young adults who wear many hats, and leading physical activity might not be their comfort zone.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Motivation Fitness Fitness 52

Human Kinetics

JUNE 5, 2023

Physical activity is one important foundation for our children’s mental and physical health and requires a commitment across the school day, in transport to and from school, and in school/community partnerships. Lean more about Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity. Whitsel, Ph.D,

Elementary School 98

Elementary School Elementary Physical Activity Schooling 98

SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Students around the field are throwing and catching discs, learning movement skills, encouraging one another, and enjoying physical activity in the process. The teacher watches, supervises and offers students feedback, reflecting on the effectiveness of their lesson plan in real time. It was a good throw, just too far.

Physical Education 221

Physical Education PE Elementary Movement 221

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. When Nicole Haese first revamped the Lifetime Fitness course, she had 1-2 sections a year.

Physical Education 105

Physical Education Education Education Fitness 105

Active Schools Us

MARCH 30, 2022

Incorporating movement into the classroom can be stressful without the proper routines to calm and refocus students. This workshop will provide a variety of tools, tips, and techniques to help teachers navigate the transitions between sessions of physical activity. LINK to RECORDING (Password: aqUh@Hk7). _.

Academics 130

Academics Physical Activity Movement Elementary 130

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Physical educators know and understand the need to get students active and engaged as soon as they enter the PE classroom. This collection of instant activities serves to help teachers get students moving quickly, while also providing meaningful learning tasks with academic integration.

Movement 90

Movement Academics Physical Education Physical Activity 90

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

Invasion games for elementary PE offer more than just excitement and energytheyre a powerful tool for teaching key movement concepts like offensive and defensive positioning, teamwork, spatial awareness, and agility. Use Fakes Use body movements, eye direction, or footwork to trick defenders and gain an advantage. Grades 35: 2.5.3

Elementary 88

Elementary PE Movement Motor Skills 88

Reinventing the Game

OCTOBER 23, 2020

My intention with the class is to allow some autonomy for the students and connecting it to a learning process where I get students to contemplate what they are doing and connecting it to the bigger picture of why certain movements seem more attractive over others. These two experiences are identifiable for many teachers.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education Teacher Education Education 130

Aspire-Ed

MAY 1, 2024

What if pupils could achieve higher academic attainment while ticking off their daily movement and exercise targets? With physically active learning (PAL), they can. Boosting results with physically active learning Physically active learning challenges traditional, desk-based teaching methods by injecting movement into lessons.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Movement Primary School Academics 52

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running. Cross-Training: Encourage children to engage in multiple sports, thereby distributing repetitive stresses across different muscle groups and movement patterns.

Sports 98

Sports Sports Sport Biomechanics 98

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.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Movement Schooling PE Teacher 52

Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. Good PE teachers possess the skills to deliver a comprehensive and engaging curriculum and serve as role models, inspiring students to adopt lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education Education Education PE Teacher 130

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

The goal of physical education teaching is student learning and it is the teacher who has the responsibility for directing the learning through their curriculum (program design), pedagogy and assessment decision-making. Physial education teaching is therefore a goal directed activity. Criteria 4.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 52

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 11, 2022

These activities provide an opportunity for teachers to integrate rhythmic movement in a fun and engaging way. As physical educators, one of our objectives is to encourage students to use physical activities as vehicles for self-expression. All Module Activities: [PDF, WORD]. Teacher Evaluation.

Fitness 110

Fitness Fitness Physical Activity Academics 110

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

By thoughtfully integrating a variety of skills and activities, we ensure that every studentespecially those who identify as non-PE or non-athletehas the opportunity to achieve success, develop confidence, and ultimately discover their unique movement niche. Why Gamification in PE?

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This is because physical education teachers are educators. The reality is that physical education has limited time in a school curricula. This leads to an important question that needs to be addressed by physical education teachers when planning a curriculum , What curriculum is worth planning in the time available?

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education Secondary Schools 52

Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Workday Wellness While Improving their Practice and the School Culture . Do this to the extent that your own practices and methods are improved as a teacher within your content area but allow yourself the breaks necessary to keep your focus during work times. By: Lisa Paulson. Kristian Ellingson.

Education 182

Education Education Teacher Physical Education 182

PLT4M

JANUARY 17, 2024

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) is a multi-component approach where schools and districts create opportunities for students to be physically active 60 minutes a day. School administrators can support and promote physical activity opportunities before and after school and during the school day.

Physical Activity 59

Physical Activity Schooling Physical Education Coordination 59

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 6, 2025

In Montessori classrooms, children not only engage in traditional physical education activities that support motor skills but also have opportunities to connect what they are learning to the movements and games they engage in during PE. Mullier, E., Fornari, E. npj Sci.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Motor Skills PE Teacher Movement 52

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Physical Education Education Education 52

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Some don't develop the confidence in their competence to continue to pursue being physically active through sport when they enter adolesence. However, frequent participation in sports during adolesence has been associated with the liklihood to be highly physically active as an adult (Tammelin, 2003).

Sports 52

Sports Sports Sport Schooling 52

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

Elementary 52

Elementary PE Motor Skills Physical Education 52

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Because we are the movement experts. The CDC defines recess as “a regularly scheduled period in the school day for physical activity and play that is monitored by trained staff or volunteers. Here are just a few as outlined by the CDC: Increasing their level of physical activity. Monkey Bar Safety 4.

Physical Education 128

Physical Education Movement Physical Activity Recreation 128

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits. At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym.

PE 52

PE PE Teacher Physical Fitness Movement 52

Gopher Sport

APRIL 24, 2025

Hosting a field day event for adapted physical education students in their communities is an initiative that fosters inclusivity, promotes physical activity, and builds strong connections. Our school used a special T-shirt designed by our Unified Art Teacher this year. Here is a preview of what our day looks like!

High School 52

High School Schooling Gyms Physical Activity 52

Active Schools Us

APRIL 1, 2022

Data from CDC pretty much tells the story: less than one-quarter (24%) of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This 60-minute recommendation comes from the federal government’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans which is grounded in the most current scientific evidence.

Education 130

Education Education Schooling Physical Activity 130

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.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education PE Education Education 130

Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

My goal is to MAXIMIZE our time together with lots of movement, exercise, sports and games. Sports Skills - We learn about a different sport skill and/or physical activity each week. Most of my students begin here in Kindergarten and continue all the way through 5th grade. Click here to watch a short video.

Schooling 130

Schooling Elementary Physical Activity PE 130

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Created by: Jenna Knapp & Aaron Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Jennifer Truong For thousands of years, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Analyzes movement situations and applies movement concepts (e.g.,

Motor Skills 98

Motor Skills Physical Activity Movement Dance 98

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Teacher Evaluation. Teacher Self-Evaluation and Reflection Guide: [PDF, WORD]. Blank Activity Plan Template: [PDF, WORD]. VALUES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Students recognize the value of physical activity for physical, emotional, and mental health. MOVEMENT SKILLS & CONCEPTS.

Physical Activity 98

Physical Activity Physical Education Assessment Movement 98