SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Lacrosse in Schools: Elementary Lesson Plans Lacrosse in Schools: Secondary Lesson Plans USA Lacrosse Grants Universal Design for Learning Guidelines Strategies for Inclusion: A Handbook for Physical Educators. Additional Resources.

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Changing the Game Project

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I looked around at the lifelong friends that he had played with since he was in elementary school, and I thought of all the hours that he spent on the field mastering his craft. “I just can’t believe that 12 years of soccer has now come to an end,” he said choking up.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

No program can achieve all that is possible or ambitioned for physical education as physical education programs have limited time (see for more discussion the last blog). Gallahue, 1996) is designed around individual student's developmental needs rather than achievement of content-specific goals. Developmental physical education (DPE).

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Rennie Center

MARCH 31, 2025

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently proposed amendments to the states competency determination regulations to provide clarity for schools and districts while long-term changes remain under discussion.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 21, 2022

One method that can help achieve these goals is by using anticipatory sets. As an elementary physical education teacher, I have used a variety of anticipatory sets to introduce new activities, skills, or concepts – including video demonstrations and highlight clips, pictures, or group discussions to “hook” the interest of students.

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Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Heres how Boardball can be adapted to suit elementary and middle school students: Catch and Throw : Allow beginners to catch and throw the ball instead of bumping it, promoting fundamental movement skills in a way that feels approachable.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Physical education teacher Amanda Amtmanis in Middletown, CT, created a “fitness trail” in her elementary school that included information about notable Black Americans. I can also envision similar installations recognizing the achievements of other underrepresented and marginalized groups. Create a Black History Fitness Trail.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Ashley is just beginning her teaching career at Westar Elementary. Her supervising teacher stated that Ashley has a natural ability to create engaging activities that meet her students’ needs while helping them achieve mastery. We’re thrilled to announce that Ashley Hicks is our Future Professional Award winner!

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Even though it is widely accepted that 60 minutes a day of physical activity helps elementary school students all the way through high school students, only one-quarter of this group is actually getting the recommended amount of physical activity. . At the elementary school level, recess used to be upwards of 30 min – 60 minutes a day.

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It empowers elementary school, middle school, and high school students to build up a wide variety of tools to live healthy lifestyles. ” As a result of the varying requirements, many elementary school physical education programs only meet once a week throughout the school year. Piekarz-Porter, et al. appeared first on PLT4M.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Long story short, elementary through high school students are struggling. And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Movement breaks in class can increase daily physical activity time and help to improve concentration and attention for any grade level, from elementary through high school. Answering The Call Of The Whole School Model The Whole School Model makes achieving 60 minutes of daily activity possible. Open the door to more opportunities!

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

Of course, to do this, they must achieve set outcomes across reading, viewing, writing, comprehension and vocabulary. Another example of recognition of the importance of literacy in the study of Health and Physical Education is the development of a new curriculum in this New York School District from elementary through to secondary schooling.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A wide range of SEL activities for high school students can help achieve this. 2) Self Management Self-management: The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. Social Emotional Learning wheel. What Are SEL Activities For High School?

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

While this can be useful in lower elementary with more mature students, it really comes into its own in upper elementary. For this age group, we have a new mantra, and it goes: Value the Long Term Over the Short Term From a strict sports perspective, this means we need strive for success in achieving the ultimate goal: a championship.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

But all beam exercises can also be achieved by using any of the painted lines on the gym floor or by putting down a line of tape. Key Takeaways on Gymnastics Lesson Plans Gymnastics lessons can be an excellent addition for elementary and middle school physical education classes!

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Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 19, 2022

It’s Losing Ground in Our Push for Academic Achievement.” In it, Jay Mathews makes the case that when schools are looking to cut the budget, PE is the first to go, despite the fact that there is a positive correlation between PE and academic achievement. The same thing happens to other programs like music, art, or drama.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. The pressures of academic achievement mean that things are sacrificed at the altar of grades. One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher.

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Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

I also learned more about history from the Civilizations games than I feel like I did in my elementary school classroom. The game's rules must be made so that players don't feel artificially constrained by me to achieve the specific outcome I seek.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But, on any given day, an untold number of children in elementary schools nationwide have all or part of their recess revoked for infractions such as failing to finish their work, talking out of turn or not following directions. Oftentimes, these are the students who need physical activity the most!

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

He has taught physical education at preschool, elementary, and high school levels and courses related to exercise science, coaching, health, and wellness at the university level. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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Skillastics

MARCH 22, 2022

If you think about back to when you were in elementary and middle school, who were your favorite teachers? You might find that those who aren’t often recognized for their physical activity achievements really shine when their efforts are applauded. Make achievable goals Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about participation trophies here.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Therefore, whether students are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, they need regular “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.” What about virtual physical education lessons for elementary school? PLT4M focuses on middle school and high school students.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

First, assessment is integral to evaluating student learning and supporting student achievement. School districts across the United States go about creating quality physical education in different and unique ways. The How of Quality Physical Education There are endless ways to create quality physical education programs.

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A Positive Approach To Teen Health

AUGUST 5, 2024

This may sound elementary and your teen could roll their eyes, but simply having the conversation tells them you understand what they face each day and you care about their well-being. Show enthusiasm and excitement for any achievement or “win,” great or small. This may keep them from seeing a pornographic image.) 6 – Celebrate.

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Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The biggest addition is that Grades 7-12 units and lesson plans were added and given equal billing to the elementary program. If you review the lesson, you will see it includes what equipment is required, what standards will be met, and what specific outcomes students should achieve.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Read “ The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education ” CREATE A BLACK HISTORY FITNESS TRAIL Physical education teacher Amanda Amtmanis in Middletown, CT, created a “fitness trail” in her elementary school that included information about notable Black Americans. Here’s what she had to say about the process.

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Elementary PE Teacher

MAY 3, 2017

Instead of your students having the goal of just hanging on until the end of May, give them a specific physed goal to try and achieve by the end of the school year. Also, be sure the goal is something that is actually achievable with a reasonable amount of work and/or effort. Maintain Your Regular Schedule.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Elementary and Secondary Education Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds are a major component of the American Rescue Plan Act. 3) Academics – If the physical and mental benefits aren’t convincing enough, let’s discuss academic achievement and performance. What are ESSER Funds?

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

” As the nation’s largest membership organization for physical educators, Shape America has impacted elementary to high school physical education since its founding in 1885. Over the years, Shape America has helped to provide resources and professional development for physical educators at all grade levels.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

With the right amount of physical activity, everyone from the fidgety elementary school student to the exhausted high school student can perform better in school and form more positive relationships with peers and teachers. Students exercise during a physical education class. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

This gives the student a powerful sense of achievement and responsibility (Barber, 2010). Teaching Elementary Physical Education. Instead of adapting or simplifying the activity before a child gets a chance to try it, set realistic goals and teach the child to ask for help if they are struggling. Brookes Publishing. Groft-Jones, M.,

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this article, we feature some of the top physical education articles that help make the case for quality daily physical education opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. But are there physical education articles that show HOW quality physical education can be achieved?

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

Kids need daily physical activity levels, whether we are talking about elementary school children or young adult high school students. At the heart of all these different challenges is the need for students of all ages to participate in daily physical activity.

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Elementary PE Teacher

MARCH 1, 2018

I found that a higher tech (and easier) method of tracking laps run can be achieved by using printed barcodes and a free barcode scanning app. Most mobile devices today are quite powerful and could surely handle this. In addition, mobile devices like iPhones, iPads or iPods are fairly common today. Our Lap Tracker.

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Montessori Physical Education

MAY 28, 2022

When the students make it to the final cone, they should wait until the teacher is watching (especially lower elementary students). If both can achieve the same outcome between these methods of conflict resolution, there is no question that lacrosse is the superior method. Age: Lower and Upper Elementary Bibliography: Culin, Stewart.

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