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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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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?

PE 105
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Making Adventure Accessible for EVERYONE in PE!

Gopher Sport

Below you will find some accommodations we have made as well as the benefits climbing has had on our students. Our students in chairs and those with low motor skills will be in charge of creating a “challenge” for our traverser. This in itself is a skill. We begin with traversing the wall. From there it is time to go up.

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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.

Sports 98
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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. The law states that “Physical education shall be taught as a required subject in all grades for all students in the public schools for the purpose of promoting the physical well-being of students.”