PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

In this article, we set out to better define assessments in physical education and how they can be utilized to empower student learning and provide better teacher insights. What will the data or information you are collecting via your phys ed assessment be used for? Basically, why bother? Source: Laura White Rogers Blog.

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

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

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills. Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills.

Middle School

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

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. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The post Flag Football (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. All participants are given the opportunity to explore the movement concepts in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel successful.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The post Team Invasion (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. 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

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. Each activity in this collection focuses on one middle school and one high school standard and one strand of 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. As a parent or teacher, our job sometimes is to provide the setting and equipment so that children can be physically active. cross the monkey bars ( strength ). Let them wrestle.

Exercise

Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

Webinar Series (Teacher Mental Health). Middle School (6-8) Start The Year Here. Webinar Series (Teacher Mental Health). High School (9-12) Start The Year Here. Webinar Series (Teacher Mental Health). The post Back to School Resources appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. OPEN 8 Challenge.

Schooling

TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

We have seen the rise of distance learning, the loss of teacher-focused pedagogy and the birth of innovative 21st-century pedagogy, the creation YouTube PE/Fitness sensations like Joe Wick , and the realization that many people believe that Physical Education classes could simply be replaced by YouTube videos, charts, and apps.

Physical Education

TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

We have seen the rise of distance learning, the loss of teacher-focused pedagogy and the birth of innovative 21st-century pedagogy, the creation YouTube PE/Fitness sensations like Joe Wick , and the realization that many people believe that Physical Education classes could simply be replaced by YouTube videos, charts, and apps.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But as a pe teacher, you don’t have to go at this lofty task alone!

PE

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This instructional module borrows teacher-tested learning activities from the Rising New York Road Runners’ PLAYBuilder and adds OPEN’s twist on outcomes-based instructional resources. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.

Nutrition

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. Teacher Evaluation. VALUES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.

Middle 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

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

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Combines movement concepts (direction, levels, force, time) with skills as directed by the teacher (3); Applies the movement concepts of speed, endurance and pacing for running (4a). Outcome [E3.3-5c].

Motor Skills

TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

For Health and Physical Education, it really emphasised how “teacher-centric” our profession can be. If it wasn’t for students having Health and PE classes with their teachers, there would not have been much movement and activity in a students day, and that was before the pandemic. Probably pretty low.

Phys Ed

TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

For Health and Physical Education, it really emphasised how “teacher-centric” our profession can be. If it wasn’t for students having Health and PE classes with their teachers, there would not have been much movement and activity in a students day, and that was before the pandemic. Probably pretty low.

Phys Ed

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Module Documents Complete Module Packet: Module Overview: Materials List: All Module Activities: Academic Language Cards: Jump Rope Skill Cards: Jump Rope Selection Poster: Universal Design for Learning: Teacher Self-Reflection Guide: Activity Plans Jump Zone: Jolly Jumpers: Skip Squad: Jumping for Joy: Jump Jams: Rhythm & Ropes: Double the Fun: (..)

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

2) Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities. (3) Etiquette (K) Recognizes the established protocol for class activities. (1) 1) Exhibits the established protocols for class activities without reminders. (2) 3) Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in physical activity with peers. (4)

Physical Activity

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 13, 2023

Teacher Self-Reflection [PDF, WORD]. Materials List [PDF, WORD]. Activity Plans [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Cards [PDF, WORD]. Adventure Learning Core Values Card [PDF, WORD]. Universal Design [PDF, WORD]. Assessments. Holistic Rubric [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz [PDF, WORD]. Individual Activities Click activity title to view PDF.

Academics

Fit and Fun Play

APRIL 27, 2023

Teachers know that keeping students healthy is vital to improving their academic and physical achievement. Teacher’s also report record numbers of school aged children requiring additional mental health services. So, what can teachers do?

Academics

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. Teachers are often quick to address the obvious conflicts, however what happens on subtle level may often be left unchecked

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

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!

Teacher

Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As we head into winter, I often see teachers dreading the long cold days when children may have minimal opportunities to play outside. However, creative minds can keep a classroom fresh and lively simply by transforming the classroom space with a theme.

Movement

i-phys-ed

MARCH 3, 2018

Ted Temertzoglou was a Health and Physical Education Teacher for the Toronto District School … Life is Athletic: An Interview with Ted Temertzoglou Read More ». The post Life is Athletic: An Interview with Ted Temertzoglou appeared first on iPhys-Ed.com.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Eliza Kuhn, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module is intended to assist teachers with classroom management and build excitement for your physical education program. These activities can be used in the beginning of the school year, or anytime you welcome students back after holidays or breaks.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This module is written for intermediate grade levels and can also be used at the middle school level. Teacher Self-Reflection [PDF, WORD]. Minute to Win challenges are designed to be a safe place for students to experience and understand this journey. Universal Design Adaptations [PDF, WORD]. Self-Assessment [PDF, WORD].

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

This allows for student-led experiences and leadership opportunities instead of traditional teacher-led instruction. It introduces students to all aspects of Roundnet and allows students to share in the planning and leadership of the season. What makes the Roundnet Module unique is the infusion of Purposeful Competition.

Dance

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

This allows for student-led experiences and leadership opportunities instead of traditional teacher-led instruction. It introduces students to all aspects of Basketball and allows students to share in the planning and leadership of the season. What makes the Basketball Module unique is the infusion of Purposeful Competition.

Dance

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here are some other ideas—some tongue in cheek and some not— that might improve our childrens’ dearth of plaything creativity: Make MacGyver re-runs required television viewing for all school-age children. Allow each student one hour a week in the school dumpster to find materials to build their own game or sports implement.

Phys Ed

PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. Over the course of the next century it was rapidly adopted in classrooms across America due to its ability to allow teachers to educate larger class sizes simultaneously. Let’s dive in! . Fair point.

PE