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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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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. The goal is not to discourage early physical activityindeed, free play and basic motor skill development are crucial for young children.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Some focus heavily on teaching individual skillslike dribbling or jumpingbut lack engaging, fun activity ideas. Others offer exciting games but fail to connect those activities to broader goals, such as physical literacy or teaching foundational skills. Another significant challenge is the cost of high-quality resources.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

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Making Adventure Accessible for EVERYONE in PE!

Gopher Sport

Our students in chairs and those with low motor skills will be in charge of creating a “challenge” for our traverser. We will teach each student to harness up. This in itself is a skill. These fine motor skills will test their patience as well as take them out of their comfort zones.

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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

This entails teaching fundamental prerequisites and implementing an elective model that enhances student participation by offering a more comprehensive range of choices. Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

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Practical strategies physical educators can use when teaching children with Autism

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with motor skills, making it difficult for these children in physical education classes because they may not be able to keep up. Below are some strategies and ideas for teaching students with autism in physical education. Teaching Elementary Physical Education.