The PE Specialist

AUGUST 15, 2024

What’s up Phys Ed Family! Since I started teaching in 2007, I’ve accumulated quite a few posters and graphics on the walls of my gym. Today I wanted to give you a full tour of everything on my gym walls! I hope you find it helpful and interesting, links to all posters in the video […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What’s Up Phys Ed Friends! Expect your students to be off the walls as they await all the joys that 2 weeks out of school and the promise of brand new toys can bring. So, let’s be honest, you (and your students) are probably counting down the days to Christmas Break – am I right? Don’t […].

Phys Ed

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The post Cooperative Invasion (High School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Social Interaction: (Grades 9-12) Identifies and evaluates the opportunity for social interaction and social support in self-selected physical activities.

High School

The PE Specialist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What’s up Phys Ed Fam? With this post I want to cover one of the most common questions I hear teachers discussing which is… How do you handle grades in Elementary PE Class? Well, it can definitely get super complicated, but I have a pretty simple system that I use to keep my sanity and […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

JUNE 11, 2024

What’s Up Phys Ed Friends! This activity is great for the First Week of School, but you can use it at any time of the year or just about any class, from 3rd grade and up (even adults!). I have a great ice breaker or team building game to share with you today. The goal […]

Phys Ed

PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

What will the data or information you are collecting via your phys ed assessment be used for? Them (The students) – For many students in physical education, a phys ed assessment can be a reinforcement of hard work through positive results. PE teacher Brandon Siegel describes data and assessment at his school! .

Assessment

The PE Specialist

MAY 16, 2022

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In honor of your hard work and dedication to prepare an amazing Field Day for your school I was inspired to write this poem. I hope it gives you a laugh, a smile, lifts your spirit or at least gives you that little spark of motivation you need to make […].

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

AUGUST 1, 2023

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! Anytime I visit another school one of my favorite things is to go see how they organize things in their gym and equipment room so I can grab a few ideas for myself and hopefully improve the way […] Don’t you love getting to see inside another PE Teachers equipment room?

Phys Ed

Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

The post Volleyball (High School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Social Interaction: (Grades 9-12) Identifies and evaluates the opportunity for social interaction and social support in self-selected physical activities.

High School

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

The post Volleyball (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. (Grade 8) Applies rules and etiquette by acting as an official for modified physical activities/games or creating dance routines within a given set of parameters.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

MAY 28, 2024

Created by: LaDonda Porter, Shannon Maly, Stephanie Dickson, Dan Tennessen, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Eliza Kuhn Introducing middle school students to golf brings with it opportunities for both physical and mental growth.

Middle School

Gopher Sport

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”. Join our guests Shannon Irwin, Bill Jones, and Richard Edgar as they discuss preparing for the start of school. He has taught and coached for the past thirty-five years at independent schools.

PE

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The post Flag Football (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Working with Others: Accepts differences among classmates in physical development, maturation, and varying skill levels by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The post Team Invasion (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Demonstrates the importance of social interaction by helping and encouraging others, avoiding trash talk, and providing support to classmates.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each activity in this collection focuses on one middle school and one high school standard and one strand of outcomes. This collection of instant activities serves to help teachers get students moving quickly, while also providing meaningful learning tasks designed to work toward grade-level outcomes.

Dance

Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

Kids exercise when they have phys ed class at school, during recess, at dance class or soccer practice, while riding bikes, or when playing tag. Set a regular schedule for physical activity *most important thing you can do in schools. For kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. KEEP IT FUN!!!!!!

Exercise

TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

I have also seen that some division developed resources that were mandated to be followed by a number of schools also did not. It was not until the halfway point of my eLearning experience until I realized that my lessons and experiences were missing the other two areas of the Phys Ed Matrix.

Physical Education

TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

I have also seen that some division developed resources that were mandated to be followed by a number of schools also did not. It was not until the halfway point of my eLearning experience until I realized that my lessons and experiences were missing the other two areas of the Phys Ed Matrix.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

Middle School (6-8) Start The Year Here. High School (9-12) Start The Year Here. The post Back to School Resources appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. ReEngage Physical Activity with these 3-5 Modules. Plug & Play Fitness. Fitness Knowledge. Yoga & Mindfulness. Still Teaching Remotely?

Schooling

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. ” (CDC Healthy Schools – Physical Education & Physical Activity) Therefore, physical education lesson plans are essential to developing a sequential curriculum. Example content!

PE

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The post Jump Rope (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. (Grade 8) Responds appropriately to participants’ ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. The Adventure Mile for Middle School is the perfect lead-up module to Fitness Running for High School – also brought to you by OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. Design: Jennifer Truong & Aaron Hart.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Middle and High School Empowerment Journals. The post Team Tabata Challenges (Middle & High School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. [PDF, WORD]. PDF, WORD]. PDF, WORD]. PDF, WORD]. PDF, WORD]. PDF, WORD]. PDF, WORD]. PDF, WORD]. Start the Year with FREE Student Empowerment Journals. Rules Poster [PDF, WORD].

High School

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Created by: Nichole Wilder & Andrea Hart, RDN CDN Special Contributions: Aaron Hart Studies have shown that healthy students get better grades, attend school more, and often behave better in class. The post Health & Wellness (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

Middle School

TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

Joe Wick made some serious bank catering to the “old school” view of Physical Education being a fitness class and trust me, there will be issues with that down the road… I am going to assume positive intent and say that every educator wants what is best for their students, no matter the situation or the course.

Phys Ed

TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

Joe Wick made some serious bank catering to the “old school” view of Physical Education being a fitness class and trust me, there will be issues with that down the road… I am going to assume positive intent and say that every educator wants what is best for their students, no matter the situation or the course.

Phys Ed

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!

Movement

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Created by: Learnin’ The Ropes & Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module was developed in partnership with the team from Learnin’ The Ropes and OPEN. For decades, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun.

Middle School

Fit and Fun Play

MAY 31, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of sensory pathways for children, both at school and in the home environment. Sensory pathways incorporate a variety of movement-based activities designed to promote motor skill development, sensory stimulation and enhance overall sensory integration.

Motor Skills

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements. Fitness Programming: (K) Participates in physical activity in active school programming environments (PE, Recess, Activity Breaks). (1) 1) Participates in physical activity outside of the school environment. (2)

Nutrition

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

Field Day Overview Documents National Field Day Overview: [ PDF , WORD ] Academic Language Cards: [ PDF , PPT ] National Field Day on YouTube: [ LINK ] Spirit of the Game Video: [ LINK ] Student Resources & Awards Spirit of the Game Student Contract: [ PDF , WORD ] National Field Day Certificate with Name: [ PDF ] Spanish Field Day Certificate (..)

Physical Activity

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.

Schooling

Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 8, 2024

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

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons.

Motor Skills

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.

Teacher

Fit and Fun Play

JUNE 19, 2023

You and your fellow teachers/staff have read the research, blogs and discussions and understand the need for a sensory pathway or sensory room in your school …. We really want a sensory pathway and room – BUT, how can we get funding? BUT you have been told by your administrator “Great idea but sorry we have no funding this year."

Teacher

Fit and Fun Play

APRIL 27, 2023

Teacher’s also report record numbers of school aged children requiring additional mental health services. With less than half of the US schools reporting adequate nurses and mental health support services, finding and or accessing support is difficult. So, what can teachers do?

Academics