Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 31, 2023

teaching in regard to the four domains of physical literacy. When we teach, we know it is our job to get students moving and enjoy being active because we know (or should know) that everyone has the potential to value, develop and maintain positive physical activity behaviors for life.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The impact ranges from physical to emotional to cognitive to social. Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

To be clear, when talking about physical literacy, we are not talking about teaching kids the ABCs whilst getting them active. If you can teach a student a game that gets them off a device – that’s physical literacy. If you can teach a student a game that gets them off a device – that’s physical literacy.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

There is a lack of leveraging on the role of voluntary non-survival movement and what this means in leading a better life. Is this Physical Literacy? The above preceding paragraphs could very well be a result of misinformed expectations due to own lack of capacity to embrace PE as an activity driven subject.

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Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Associated with that, is commentary suggesting generally a declining participation in physical activity as part of one’s valued ‘way of life’. There is limited evidence of sport teaching in physical education transferring to physical activity participation 'beyond the school gate' in any numerical sense of significance.

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Aspire-Ed

MARCH 27, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that following an extensive quality assurance check by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) — Aspire Training Solutions and Aspire:ED has been awarded “ Enhancing ” status—the highest level of quality ratings that an education provider can achieve.

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Gopher PE

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.,

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School Yard

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There is much research supporting family engagement in children’s education being one of the building blocks for academic success, but what about physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle for a lifetime? When families are active together, they spend additional time together and experience health benefits.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Jeffrey Martin, and Pauli Rintala addressing their experiences within the field of Adapted Physical Activity and as research editors. Currently, his major research focuses on the psychosocial aspects of disability sport and physical activity and he has published over 200 research articles and book chapters.

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 4, 2022

- How do we address the decline in general movement ability? Recently, the Active Healthy Kids Alliance released Global Matrix 4.0. It 'paints a picture' of countries like Australia confronting a movement ability 'crises'. PE teaching (and sport coaching) environments should set high expectations for participant learning.

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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. 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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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Dance is a polarizing subject in the world of physical education: some teachers love to teach it, other teachers can’t even imagine themselves teaching it. Regardless of your personal comfort level with the activity, I believe dance should be a part of every student’s physical education experience.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

Skillastics® partnered with Speed Stacks® to help increase movement while simultaneously developing Cup Stacking Skills. By incorporating increased movements and aerobic exercises, Speed Stacks® Skillastics® integrates the missing aerobic activity piece. Our Ultimate Speed Stacks Skillastics® package is the perfect solution.

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Gopher PE

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.

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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. Grade-Level Outcome (Grade 4): Praises the movement performance of others both more skilled and less skilled. It was a good throw, just too far.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

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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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.,

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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]. Module Documents.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

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 PE Hub

JUNE 29, 2023

Whilst we still encourage activity over the hotter months, it’s important to bear a few important considerations when teaching safe PE in the heat. 5 Reduce the intensity of activities When it’s hot outside, certain activities can be more challenging on the body.

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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. STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of ​illness and injury.

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PLT4M

MAY 26, 2023

But most professional development opportunities are not specific to physical education professional development. Instead, most teacher professional development offered throughout the school year is geared towards general teaching practices or other subjects like math, science, and english.

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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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Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

This is my 18th year teaching for Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and I must say, this has been the BEST start to the school year that I have experienced! 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.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

” – Vanderbilt University – Special Education Resource Project Long story short, education research leads to research findings that use data and evidence to show the effectiveness of a teaching strategy. A teacher works with a student using technology in physical education. .”

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Gopher PE

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.,

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

This is a teaching model that provides students with opportunities to collaborate while embracing the role of competition viewed through the partnership lens. By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation.

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Gopher PE

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a paradox: we want children to be more active, yet we use their active time as a punitive measure to manage classroom behavior. In my view, we can find more creative and productive ways to encourage positive student behavior without isolating them while their peers enjoy physical activity.

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Gopher PE

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Parkour can contribute to meeting the SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in elementary schools. There are five different movement families within parkour: (1) landings, (2) spins, (3) vaults, (4) wall movements and (5) swings. Types of Movement Families: 1.

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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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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Activity Card Set: [PDF, WORD]. Skill Cue Teach Sheets: [PDF, WORD]. Activity Plans. VALUES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Students recognize the value of physical activity for physical, emotional, and mental health. MOVEMENT SKILLS & CONCEPTS. Sample Lesson Plan: [PDF, WORD].

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As physical education teachers work to implement a quality physical education program aligned to the California state standards for PE, we break down actionable steps and examples to support students’ journey for a physically active healthy lifestyle.

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Gopher PE

MAY 3, 2023

Engaging in these activities not only provides all the benefits of engaging in movement, but they also offer the benefits of being outside. Thus, it makes sense that these activities are beginning to gain popularity in physical education programs. Remember, we are preparing students for a lifetime of physical activity.

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Learning Through Sport

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

While 'knowledge' is divided into the dimensions of education about, in and through movement, in an Arnoldian perspective movement skill attainment is 'preeminent'. "It It is the study and practice of physical activity that renders physical education an indispensable subject in a balanced educational programme" (Kirk, 1988, p.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? What types of restaurants are available?

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