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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. And this also comes at a time where physical education has been a hot topic of discussion in schools.

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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Don’t do it!

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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model

Learning Through Sport

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. This is because physical education teachers are educators.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. 2019 ; Hardy et al., 2018 ; Fernandes, et al.,

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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. With that call to action, let’s dive into curriculum mapping for physical education.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

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Physical Education Ice Breakers

PLT4M

Physical education ice breakers are a great way to get students comfortable when starting a new semester or school year. This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students.