Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program.

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Physed n Health

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Before the pandemic, 81% of students received their daily dose of physical activities during PE class. Superintendents, principals, and school board members continue to believe they can achieve academic success without it. Why do you think PE continues to be undermined despite the science? Parents are not helping.

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Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 11, 2024

I have to find some consensus as I have been a PE teacher for almost three decades and that is bound to mean something. I keep rationalising this as an outcome of the busy teaching life or event/activity management and implementation that buries teaching and learning focus at times for PE teachers. The struggle is real.

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Reinventing the Game

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In a recent sharing by our highest education trained in-charge person in the nation, much of the discussion revolved around taking care of the learners in the best possible way without a focus on wanting them all to be alike in objectives and achievements.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Below is the bear crawl with written notes and instructions!

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PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

Shape America defines assessment as, “one of the four essential components of physical education — is the gathering of evidence about student achievement and making inferences about student progress based on that evidence.” Teachers can better evaluate data at both an individual and class level. get the free e-book now.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 19, 2023

Working with the PE teachers within her district, she adapted the Gopher equipment list to meet the specific needs of her students and curriculum. Establishing a Common Equipment List for Equity: Ayme recognized the need for a standardized equipment list across the district to promote equity in physical education.

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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, technology in physical education plays an important role in self-assessment.

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Aspire-Ed

APRIL 20, 2022

Shaun is a former Head of PE and Director of Specialism, having progressed to Deputy Headship in two specialist sports colleges. He achieved his NPQH before the opportunity arose to undertake a national role in the education team at the Youth Sport Trust (YST). 2020: Shaun is elected Chair of SLQ Sports Leaders.

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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.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

PE teacher Sue Mathewson displays PLT4M curriculum options on a smart board at Hammond Central High School. Schedule a 15-Minute demo to learn how PE teachers are ushering in a new age of Physical Education with Fitness and Technology! Ready to WOW your Admins?

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Positive reinforcement for their achievements and constructive feedback on areas of improvement can boost students’ confidence and motivation. Goal Setting and Achievement: Regularly tracking students’ progress helps them set achievable goals and work towards accomplishing them.

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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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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

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. The pressures of academic achievement mean that things are sacrificed at the altar of grades. As PE teachers, what are we supposed to do?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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. ” Slide from Funding Your PE Program webinar. .”

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Earning a full ride athletic scholarship to the University of Nevada-Reno, the authentic and funny Nicole Smith recalls, “My best achievements included being named the Gatorade State Player of the Year for Girls Basketball in Arizona 1987.”

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PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2022

PE teacher Adam Hughes reviews with a student how to scale a movement with a PVC pipe. One of the 4 points of performance, it can be the most difficult for some to achieve without sacrificing the other 3. PLT4M is here to help you plan out your curriculum and exercise program for all fitness levels and pe lesson plans.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Answering The Call Of The Whole School Model The Whole School Model makes achieving 60 minutes of daily activity possible. For example, elementary school students could have a 20-minute recess, 30-minute PE class, and a 10-minute movement break. Open the door to more opportunities!

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. He made a gallant effort but failed and stumbled back to the ground after only achieving 3 to 5 feet up the rope. Our classmates chuckled, and the PE instructor told this individual to try it again.

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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.” “We have integrated Heart Zones so that our PE class is student centered and student led.”

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

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Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 19, 2022

There was an article published in the Washington Post titled, “What Happened to PE? It’s Losing Ground in Our Push for Academic Achievement.” He recounts overcoming his aversion to PE by joining the cross-country team, which enabled him to thrive in a running-based PE class later that year. So how do we save PE?

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Developments in curriculum frameworks around the world have formalised a rationale for critical thinking, problem solving and creativity in PE as elements in both curriculum design and in the wording of student achievement standards.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Therefore, virtual PE must have a complete course offering of lesson plans that can be achieved and completed at home with limited or no equipment. 2) Is the virtual PE class going to be synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of both? A PLT4M activity dashboard that gives PE teacher insights on activity.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. No equipment, no problem. A physical education class participates in a no equipment workout.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

And while tips and tricks are helpful , PE teachers need actionable plans and strategies for the classroom. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

That framework is made up of achieving objectives in the class. This is no different in PE. I’m not saying that Montessori teachers are not physically fit or healthy. This can also be very difficult for a PE teacher who has specialized in their craft and has less working knowledge in the other classroom subjects.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

As a result, physical education teachers have to figure out if every student should be on the same training program or if there need to be multiple programs going on in the weight room at one time. Next, not all PE teachers tasked with running a weight room class have experience in writing and creating strength and conditioning programs.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

” Therefore, when looking align physical education classes to the California state standards for PE, teachers can and should mold and adapt PE lesson plans , assessments, and technology to serve the unique demands and needs of their students and schools. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while heart rate is a great health metric, it shouldn’t be the only focus for PE. “I am a physical EDUCATION teacher, not physical activity teacher.” ” – Michael Graham, PE Teacher. While this quote may seem redundant, it captures what PE teachers are up against in schools.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This is an example of explicit social emotional learning in physical education) Resources For Social Emotional Learning For PE Teachers Just because PE teachers have been tasked with social emotional learning in physical education, doesn’t mean they have to create curriculum and lesson plans from scratch.

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Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. The Active Primary Schools Conference took place on 25 th November 2022 and was the biggest conference to date.

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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. Rusty Fuller, PE teacher and football coach at St.

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PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

While traditional games and sports have long been popular physical activity options, PE teachers have turned to lifetime fitness activities to promote long-term active lifestyles. Schools In Action – Lifetime Fitness PE There is no shortage of schools transitioning to a lifetime fitness activities curriculum model.

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. He made a gallant effort but failed and stumbled back to the ground after only achieving 3 to 5 feet up the rope. Our classmates chuckled, and the PE instructor told this individual to try it again.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 23, 2022

The Primary School PE Scorecard asks you 40 quick-fire questions based on these 5 key indicators that you can complete in under 5 minutes. Each percentage is paired with tools, resources and actionable advice for your school to achieve improvements across the 5 key indicators using your premium.

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