article thumbnail

How Professional Associations Have Made Me a Better Health and Physical Education Teacher and Leader

SHAPE America

When I began my teaching career in 2007, I was 22 years old. Teaching in the gym was far different from teaching in an ordinary classroom. Benefits of State Affiliate Membership As a young teacher, I decided to join SCAHPERD for the professional development opportunities. I was scared out of my mind.

article thumbnail

Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation

SHAPE America

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. We found them in the fifth and sixth grade teachers, who happened to be nature lovers (though not anglers).

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

SHAPE America

What I’ve learned from these conversations is that even though our PETE programs may be different, our students are almost all struggling with the same issue — their professional transition from students to teachers. The heat really gets turned up as students enter the internship or student teaching phase. Running the Race.

article thumbnail

Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. One of the best outdoor activities I have found to teach these skills is sledding down a hill.

article thumbnail

How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

Here are some tips to help you get started: For Teachers: Advocate for more outdoor recess and field days. Never underestimate your ability to create and teach new games and activities. Encourage them to teach you the rules and skills of the games. Search for local parks and recreation and/or sports organizations in your area.

article thumbnail

Teaching The 4 Strokes Of Swimming In PE

PLT4M

We explore benefits, tips, and strategies for teaching the 4 strokes of swimming in physical education. Even the most recreational swimmers can incorporate these 4 strokes into any swimming routine to get a great workout in the water. Kickboards are a very helpful tool when teaching the 4 strokes of swimming!

Teaching 116
article thumbnail

What to teach and Why in Physical Education (PE)

Reinventing the Game

I must say that every one of my articles were written as a result of an observation, some experience, some reading and connecting it to what I think I need to do better as a Physical Education (PE) teacher. Recently again, I ponder on the role of a Physical Literacy (PL) position to help in our understanding and role as PE teachers.