The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Early on in my career, I had no idea how to motivate students in my teaching. Knowing this impact, how can we best support student motivation in our lessons? Self-determination theory looks at human motivation and tries to understand the factors that push or prevent people from wanting to learn and grow. Supporting Autonomy.

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Reinventing the Game

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The big assumption I made here (not the best assumption for a holistic picture of PE but adequate for what I want to share here) is that skill acquisition is a big part of our job as PE teachers and it is necessary for us to think about it in order to do better. It is a challenge to see this in perspective.

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Benefits of Tracking Student Progress – The Why Tracking student progress benefits students, teachers, administrators, and families. By tracking their progress, teachers can identify individual student learning needs and tailor their teaching methods to suit each student better.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Her supervising teacher stated that Ashley has a natural ability to create engaging activities that meet her students’ needs while helping them achieve mastery. She has a passion for inspiring young minds to embrace movement and creates a fun and engaging learning environment where every child feels motivated to be active.

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The Sporting

MARCH 24, 2023

Following these fitness idols can help you achieve your own fitness goals. If you’re looking for fitness motivation, we’ve compiled a list of 10 popular fitness influencers on Instagram to follow this year! If you’re looking for motivation to pump those muscles and abs, you should follow him. Instagram: @thebodycoach 3.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Clearly define what you want your students to achieve throughout the lesson. Incorporate sports and games that resonate with them, this will enhance their motivation and participation in your class. Time-bound (Structured Time Frames) Set a clear structure for achieving each objective in your lessons.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. Here is where physical education teachers can turn to trusted resources that are aligned to ISBE PE standards.

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. Or is it vice versa?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A wide range of SEL activities for high school students can help achieve this. Teachers want to know exactly how to hit on SEL competencies in lesson plans. For example, teachers use mindfulness lesson plans as a way to incorporate explicit SEL activities for high school students. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As a result, tracking physical activity can create a new sense of student ownership, motivation, and achievement in physical education. Goal Setting: Data and fitness trackers encourage students to set specific, achievable fitness goals, promoting a sense of purpose and direction in their physical education efforts.

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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. You (The Physical Education Teacher) – Physical education teachers can utilize assessment as a means of evaluation and validation.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

As teachers and administrators strive to create the best learning environment for their students, evidence based practices provide a reliable and effective method for improving student outcomes. A teacher works with a student using technology in physical education. A teacher works with students in physical education class.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And if there aren’t options within the school district, many teachers are encouraged to look for grant funds. Christi highlights three key places to build out your team: Colleagues Administration Community Partner “Whether you have a team of PE teachers of 1 or 10, you need to get creative with who is on your team.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. Students can be nervous and anxious about their new classmates, teacher, and class. Physical education icebreakers can help us achieve several goals in our first week of class.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Often, people find themselves setting bigger goals that can take time to achieve. This will empower students to take ownership in PE classes and motivate them to know they are in class and on a mission. This allows them to take ownership and remove the need for the teacher to be the “gatekeeper” of SMART goals for PE.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. You are experienced teachers. Importantly, you, as a physical education teacher, contribute in a meaningful way to the skills that underlie your student’s academic achievement. 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Explaining to pupils how gymnastics can help them develop and progress in their favourite sport can be a strong motivator. They also learn to work as a team and support each other to achieve a goal. And it’s not just scary for the children learning, gymnastics can be scary for the teacher delivering the lesson.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

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The Physical Educator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Coaching teachers is where I turned my focus after stepping away from teaching in 2020. Sharing a common vision is important for achieving great things together, so I wanted to take a second to explain my vision clearly to you here. To achieve this purpose, I aspire to help radically transform P.E. Cultivating motivation.

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Heartzones

AUGUST 5, 2024

Awareness of these common mistakes in PE can help both teachers and students improve the accuracy and effectiveness of their assessment practices. Solution: Measure your students’ individual improvement over time as these trends are valuable that can motivate the student as they learn the joy of getting better.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” ” Students can generate unit activities based on intensity guidelines and evaluate their efforts to achieve their desired goals.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 18, 2024

Most teachers were successful in the educational environment and received positive feedback throughout their school career. However, when they become teachers, they often expect their students to strive for perfectionism. It is motivating when students can see improvement and gain a sense of forward momentum.

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 4, 2022

I often read that in the 1970's the idea of 'quality' teaching began to transition from teacher-directed, explained from a behavourist perspective as direct instruction for replication of the teachers knowledge or the knowledge provided by the teacher and the skills and abilities demonstrated by the teacher, to student centred.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

Instead, the motivations and intentions of the students become apparent (identifying problems). 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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FACTS Management

MAY 21, 2024

Both processes begin with setting clear, measurable goals that provide direction and motivation. For educators, this means setting high standards for personal achievement and continuously seeking knowledge and skills that will translate into better teaching. For Olympians, this is about winning medals and setting records.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

In addition, the strategies mentioned here are simple suggestions and examples of strategies myself or teachers I have worked with have used. In a game setting, individuals with ASD may struggle with switching between tasks (offense to defense and vice versa) and understanding social cues from teammates and the teacher.

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Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 27, 2023

I firmly believe that exceptional teachers strive for excellence out of genuine passion. It emanates from a heartfelt desire to empower all students to achieve their best. Nourish your internal motivation to improve, which will inevitably benefit both you and your students. Here are a few reflection points to get you started.

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FACTS Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This allows teachers to adjust their teaching methods and materials accordingly, creating personalized learning plans that help students reach their full potential. Student and Teacher Performance While data is important to evaluating student performance, it can also be used for evaluating teachers’ strengths and weaknesses.

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Skillastics

MAY 10, 2022

On the contrary, kids can master skills and techniques, set achievable goals right off the bat–and reach them–encouraging them to keep going. Stay engaged The greatest opportunity teachers and program leaders have is influence. (Don’t worry, all genders need testosterone.) party as well.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And while people argue that regular physical activity can be achieved without physical education, PE lesson plans and curriculum can help equip and ensure students become physically literate. Motivating students in physical education is no small task! 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

What information does that give me as her teacher? Does that motivate her to do so? teachers who teach a lot of students in a short amount of time). Teacher takes a note to connect with her next lesson. Teacher asks her “how does that feel?” Teacher invites him to help teach others next class.

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Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 4, 2019

As you you move across the different layers there is different recognition: the names of little league teams he played on; the names of different coaches who invested in him and at the very top layer before the trophy are the names of mentors and teachers who helped him on the way. No person can be great on his or her own.

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The Physical Educator

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A Full-Stack Physical Educator is a teacher who feels empowered in their teaching, continuously cultivates their motivation, and has the grit to prioritize their health. Through reflection, curiosity, and commitment to growth, I never lacked for a sense of passion and purpose in my teaching (Cultivated Motivation).

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PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time. But over the years, we have connected with physical education teachers, strength coaches, sports coaches, and administrators and see consistent themes. We have pulled 7 keys to success from these themes. Click Here.

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Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And yet gymnastics is barely covered in initial teacher training. As a result, it’s seen as a difficult and dangerous sport to teach, with teachers left apprehensive about delivering lessons. Ryan’s experience and achievements include: Former international gymnast. Commonwealth bronze medallist.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Participating in sports has long been on the school curriculum; teachers have long been of the opinion that there are many benefits to taking part in sporting activities, team sports in particular. It’s how we develop important parts of our brain, and helps us achieve more in all walks of life.

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