SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Include at least three motor skills and one foundational movement skill every Motor Skill Monday (every day is even better!) Locomotor skills are the fundamental motor skills we most often associate with successful movement, especially in sports. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 14, 2023

I came across a Connect Nurse and their inspiring #unResignationLetter movement. Here is the unResignation Letter , you can sign it and join the movement: Are you one of those school nurses who chose to resign or are contemplating leaving but would stay if conditions would support a healthy work environment?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This ensures that students of all ages and abilities are exposed to a steady stream of opportunities to enhance their physical well-being and develop a foundation of fitness for life. More On An Intro To Fitness Philosophy An introduction to all things movement and fitness.

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PE Physical Activity Physical Education High School 116

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. Meanwhile, there has been a national movement towards cross-curricular integration. It doesn’t mean less movement. How ridiculous did that sound? Yes, I said it. And no, I’m not sorry.

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PE PE Teacher Gyms Academics 98

The Sporting

MAY 4, 2023

Your Guide to Tai Chi: 24 Life-Changing Movements Tai Chi is a famous Chinese martial art - and its origins can be traced back to the ancient world. It is a great discipline for your physical and mental health - and there are many life-changing Tai Chi movements to try out at any age.

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Movement Coordination Flexibility Achievement 104

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

Being Outside Does the Body Good Staying active can lead to increased motor development, skill building, and more physically healthy bodies — and being active outside in a natural setting can improve our overall wellness. Make new friends through movement. Take your video games and turn them into real-life activities.

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Physical Activity PE Sports Sports 444

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. This early commercialism can overshadow the fundamental aim of youth sports: enjoyment, character development, a growing love for the sport, and holistic well-being.

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Sports Sports Sport Biomechanics 98

AASP

MAY 21, 2024

Research has also shown that exercise and physical movement can improve mental functioning (Sharma et al., The research recognizes the subsequent impact on student-athletes’ wellness. Based on the research and subjective experiences of student-athletes, the importance of self-care and wellness becomes paramount.

Wellness 117

Wellness Health Psychology Nutrition 117

SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

Bicycle Grants The CYCLE Kids grant (valued at $25,000) provides schools with 10 new bikes, helmets, a bike pump, and textbooks that teach cycle basics as well as nutrition. You may have seen or heard of schools that have large projector screens with sensors that detect and register movement from a student.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary 397

SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

exclaims the student who threw the disc, looking pleased as well. Students around the field are throwing and catching discs, learning movement skills, encouraging one another, and enjoying physical activity in the process. There are always adjustments that can be made for improvement, but the lesson is going well. Great catch!”

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Physical Education PE Elementary Movement 221

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. This has worked fairly well when trying to understand processes but may not reflect actual mechanisms at work.

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Teaching Teaching Physical Education Teacher 246

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

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Elementary PE Movement Motor Skills 88

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

Physical Education 105

Physical Education Education Education Fitness 105

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Recent encounters very well meaning leaders in the profession suggest that the younger the age group, the more we need to just get about being efficient in daily school life and perhaps not worry too much regards ‘pedagogy’ and such. This means that precise movements are needed in push-ups and sit-ups to trigger the automatic count.

Physical Education 264

Physical Education PE Education Education 264

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. Breathing and Stress Reduction Discussion on the positive impact of breathing techniques on reducing student stress levels, and how these can be used to improve overall well-being. What is Mindfulness?

Flexibility 80

Flexibility Endurance Strength Conditioning 80

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 2, 2025

Nurses SHIFT Change is a vibrant national movement dedicated to uniting nurses nationwide in a powerful call to action. The movement is driven by the belief that nurses are essential advocates for both their patients and their profession. What Is Nurses SHIFT Change? Why Nurses SHIFT Change Matters Nursing is at a turning point.

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Schooling Movement Government Health 111

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Our strategy shouldn’t just focus on immediate fixes; we need a long-term vision as well. Professor.Peter Hotez, MD, PhD scientist, researcher, author, science explainer and the person I turn to for the most up-to-date information on vaccines and how to counterbalance the anti-vaxx movement. Hotez, M.D., Hotez, M.D.,

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Schooling Health Movement Teaching 213

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Shot in the Arm explains the history of the anti-vax movement and weaves in social constructs that have impacted the waxing and waning of vaccine confidence. The program won four Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, two Critics Choice awards, as well as a dozen other industry recognitions.

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Schooling Middle School High School Health 290

SHAPE America

AUGUST 1, 2023

Using attendance data, you can combine that with your planner and identify what students are reacting well too in your plan. Grade 6, moving on to Grade 7, well how did their attendance track year over year? Beyond just the year, we can group athletes by class type as well! What changed for that group in particular?

PE 221

PE Coaching Movement Wellness 221

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 3, 2024

We cannot underestimate the impact of the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” movement that is sweeping across the country. Parents and school nurses need to be strong partners for students’ health and well-being. On the surface, it seems innocent enough.

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Schooling Conditioning Movement Health 247

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.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 5, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. If you do not have technology to show video you can partake in the Wellness Bingo activity below!!!

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Assessment Movement Dance Fitness 130

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Building Character Through PE Maryrose and her team focus on character development alongside physical fitness, ensuring students grow mentally and socially as well as physically. Every student comes from a different background, and their experience with sports and movement varies. Lead by example and show your passion for movement.

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PE PE Teacher Physical Fitness Movement 52

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are opportunities for students during the school day to get up out of their seats and move. In this article, we explore the benefits of movement activities and provide 15 different free movement breaks for the classroom. First, movement breaks promote increased focus and attention span.

Movement 52

Movement Physical Activity Physical Education Academics 52

Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

But then in the fall this year, I started doing live virtual classes as well as teaching in – person. Unfortunately, students just weren’t signing on (maybe 4 out of 15 students) or were signing on but with parents or grandparents doing something in the room that wasn’t conducive to movement. One of the best?things?parents

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PE Teacher PE Teacher Movement 130

AKA Sports

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I've seen his confidence and socialization grow, as well as his athletic abilities. He's learned so many different sports and body movements that he's excelled in his team sports of football and basketball. He is an only child so getting to meet and make new friends has been very beneficial for him.

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Coaching Sports Sports Sport 98

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As the year progresses, most continue with units focusing on fundamental movement skill development (FMS). Walking can also impact our physical, mental, social, and emotional wellness. Time should be set aside at the start of the year to teach students movement competence concepts related to walking. Purposeful Walking.

Cardiovascular 119

Cardiovascular Biomechanics Secondary Schools Fitness 119

Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Grace says they had to prioritize PE and physical activity to improve their well-being. Underscoring the need for school physical activity and physical education as a way to make sure all kids have access to movement, Grace thinks that her school would listen to her and other parents if they speak up. “In

PE 130

PE Physical Activity Movement Exercise 130

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 15, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). K-2 = Activities. Grade: K-2.

Assessment 130

Assessment Movement Fitness Fitness 130

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether you’re running an Expanded Learning physical activity program or seeking movement-based enrichment activities, the right approach can empower any staff member to confidently lead physical activities. Kids need movement. Creating a Positive Movement Culture Motivation is contagious.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Motivation Fitness Fitness 52

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Because we are the movement experts. The benefits of recess (particularly unstructured recess) are well documented. It might take some time and planning, but it is well worth the effort. We shared these activities with classroom teachers and paraprofessionals as well. Monkey Bar Safety 4. Check in on students!

Physical Education 128

Physical Education Movement Physical Activity Recreation 128

Aspire-Ed

MAY 1, 2024

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

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Movement Primary School Academics 52

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 21, 2025

Having seen the powerful impact that these therapies were having on patientsreduced stress, increased coping skills, more engagement with their treatment plansthe program expanded and has grown to include five full-time music therapists and two art therapists, as well as two relief art therapists. Camilo with Art Therapist Hyun A.

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Creativity Psychology Motivation Assessment 89

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This allows physical education teachers the opportunity to address the physical and emotional well-being of students by developing and reinforcing healthy and responsible behaviors. The post Health & Wellness (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

Middle School 52

Middle School Wellness Health Schooling 52

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 8, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). K-2 = Activities. Grade: K-2.

Assessment 130

Assessment Exercise Movement Dance 130

Magnus Health

MAY 16, 2023

What goes through your mind when you hear the word “wellness”? In reality, wellness is a broader term that goes beyond diet and exercise. What is Wellness According to D&G Wellness Consulting , “wellness is the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.”

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Wellness Schooling Nutrition Health 52

Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Workday Wellness While Improving their Practice and the School Culture . 2- When engaging with new teachers, discuss what their perceived strengths and weaknesses are from their point of view as well as from yours. Remember to also celebrate what has been going well in your respective settings.

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Education Education Teacher Physical Education 182