Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Perhaps as physical educators, we should provide more encouragement for creative improvisation. Check the “Equipment” section of the PE Update website and you’ll find dozens of ideas for home-made sports and PE equipment: everything from tin can walkers and 2”x4” balance boards, to garden-hose quoits and pizza box hurdles.

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MAY 18, 2023

What does this mean for us as health and physical education professionals? 0:48] Hi, I’m Collin Brooks, and I am an Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education at the University of West Georgia. The voice you hear right now is not actually mine. It is an AI voice. With that said, let’s get started.

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TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

With the global pandemic of 2020, hopefully we all have had some time to reflect on the qualities of a Physical Education program. Anyone, who believes that quality Physical Education can come from a YouTube channel or app, is wrong! 2020 has been an interesting year. First, we all did the best we can given the situation.

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TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

With the global pandemic of 2020, hopefully we all have had some time to reflect on the qualities of a Physical Education program. Anyone, who believes that quality Physical Education can come from a YouTube channel or app, is wrong! The Physical Education Matrix. 2020 has been an interesting year.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience.

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Gopher PE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Kick off the school year by tuning in to the August PE Huddle with a focus on “ A New School Year: A Game Plan for a Successful Start”. Bill Jones is the Director of Physical Education (Preschool-8 th grade) at the University School, serving 870 boys in Junior Kindergarten to grade 12 on two campuses in suburban Cleveland, Ohio.

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PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

We break down the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom for PE. In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education. Technology in the classroom is here to stay. Let’s dive in!

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 1, 2024

Created by: Aaron Hart, Jim DeLine, Elyse Loughlin, Lori Dunn, Brandon Herwick, Kevin Reinisch, Charla Parker Krahnke, Mike Martinez, Andrea Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Eliza Kuhn & Aaron Hart Physical educators know and understand the need to get students active and engaged as soon as they enter the PE classroom.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 16, 2024

Timothy Davis – As the second part in our series on classroom management, I discuss some essential concerns that often impact children during transitions in and out of the physical education setting.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 8, 2024

Especially for Physical Education teachers whose class sizes (on a national average) exceed 40 students per class! – Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – Going back to school after the holiday break can feel daunting.

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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

ABOUT RISING NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS: Rising New York Road Runners is a free running-based youth program that provides PE resources nationwide. They take a developmental approach to physical education that’s focused on a student’s age, needs, and ability. 2) Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness.

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Created By: Mary Driemeyer, Daniel Hill, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to recognize and celebrate Pi Day in your physical education class? Physical educators know and understand the need to get students active and engaged as soon as they enter the PE classroom.

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

The 21st Century Physical Educator Gone are the days of running laps, fitness as punishment and matching tracksuits (but they are snazzy). Education is an ever evolving profession. Just like natural selection, every educator had to evolve their practice to survive the challenges the global pandemic threw at us.

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

The 21st Century Physical Educator. Education is an ever evolving profession. Just like natural selection, every educator had to evolve their practice to survive the challenges the global pandemic threw at us. For Health and Physical Education, it really emphasised how “teacher-centric” our profession can be.

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i-phys-ed

APRIL 18, 2018

Fitness testing has traditionally been commonplace within schools and physical education curriculums, however in their research published in 2006, Cale & Harris found: In a previous blog post, Making Sense of Physical Literacy we explored how physical literacy serves as the foundation of physical education.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 23, 2024

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As the final installment of the series on managing large class sizes, I want to share an idea that I recently revisited when using the Fun2Moov! ® Locomotor Skills Assessment System.

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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Literature Enhanced PE Posters: [ Link to LEPEInc.com ]. Personal Responsibility & Safety (K) Follows directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders; (1) Follows directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment without reminders; (2) Works independently and safely in physical education.

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Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

It’s time to ReImagine what physical education means for students and families. The free resources provided below are designed to help your students build relationships, build routines, and rebuild a love of health-enhancing physical activity. ReEngage Physical Activity with these 3-5 Modules. Fitness Knowledge.

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Fit and Fun Play

JULY 10, 2023

Integrating physical activity and movement opportunities throughout the day is a fun and meaningful way to engage all learners. Physical educators often combine movement with other subjects from the classroom.

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Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As a PE teacher, I often utilize classroom themes in my lessons - not only to reinforce key STEM, math, and reading concepts - but it keeps me connected to what my children are learning outside of my classroom (the gymnasium).

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Fit and Fun Play

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis Sensory health in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. The sensory system, often thought of as only 5 senses (actually 8) includes sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. However, there are three additional senses critical to the overall sensory health and development of children.

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Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Teachers and therapists often use the term “Brain Breaks” as a tool to engage children. Unfortunately, the concept of giving a child a “break” often results in the child “checking out” mentally along with the paraeducator and even the teacher!

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Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

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Fit and Fun Play

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Addressing behavioral challenges in school often requires a comprehensive approach that considers a variety of child specific factors. Depending on the behavioral approach your team chooses to use, you can count on one constant! That constant is that we are all sensory beings.

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Fit and Fun Play

APRIL 28, 2023

As the warmer temperatures begin to roll across the country, most kids in school simply can’t wait to get outside and play. My favorite time in school was always recess. However, for many children recess is a time wrought with fears of social engagements and anxiety of being ridiculed on the playground.

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Fit and Fun Play

MARCH 12, 2023

The Buddy Circle™ (available in English or Spanish) was created as a wonderful tool to address student to student conflict. Use the Buddy Circle™ much like you would use a "talking bench"; to help children work out differences. The words are great reminders of what students should do to engage in appropriate social emotional skills!

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Fit and Fun Play

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Directions are funny. My wife has no idea if we are driving north, south, east, or west. She refers to herself as “directionally challenged”.

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Fit and Fun Play

AUGUST 8, 2023

Are you ready to go back to school!? Get your students excited and ready for the new school year with engaging activities that will make a meaningful impact on their learning journey and yours!

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Fit and Fun Play

JULY 25, 2023

With its simple rules and endless possibilities for creativity, hopscotch offers not only fun but numerous benefits for physical and mental development. Hopscotch is a timeless game that has been enjoyed by children and adults for generations.

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Fit and Fun Play

MAY 31, 2023

Children are naturally curious and for most kiddos they are always on the move! Therefore, they are constantly seeking new experiences and ways to engage with their environment.

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Fit and Fun Play

JUNE 6, 2023

There has been a slow, pervasive pandemic growing for decades. You wouldn’t know it unless you have children or are around children. It’s not transmissible, but it’s been increasing in intensity across the country, regionally, developmentally, and socio-economically.

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Fit and Fun Play

APRIL 27, 2023

Teachers know that keeping students healthy is vital to improving their academic and physical achievement. Recent national news agencies have reported an increase in concerns regarding the mental health of children.

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Fit and Fun Play

MAY 16, 2023

If research has consistently shown that recess offers numerous benefits to children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, why then are schools reducing recess? The RECESS Essentials Here’s a question that has really concerned us as a company and advocate for kids health and wellness.

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