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5 Strategies for Using the National Physical Education Standards … and the Benefits of Being a Standards-Based PE Teacher

SHAPE America

So, starting with these standards as the foundation for deciding what you do is imperative to helping your students achieve those goals. What worked for me was to simplify SHAPE America’s National Standards into a huge picture format which I posted on the wall of my gym. These students are having a blast with a parachute activity.

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

Learning Through Sport

This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates? Developmental physical education (DPE). Sport Education.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. ” “Students can do physical activity outside of school; they don’t need PE classes.”

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Starting the New Year with Educator Self Care

Active Schools Us

There are many different avenues one could take to achieve the goal of continually improving in the profession. Another perspective altering adjustment could be to keep in mind that your lunch and social breaks can beneficially exist as long as there is a positive result for you and your co-workers socially, physically and mentally.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

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. Physical activity and fundamental movement skills are essential throughout childhood.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? They can also use street view to see what the area looks like.

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Ways to Recognize Children to Encourage More Physical Activity

Skillastics

When iPads, iPhones, and the latest gadgets threaten to keep kids sedentary, how can physical activity win? And what can you do to not just encourage activity, but foster an environment where physical activity THRIVES? Make achievable goals Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about participation trophies here.