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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

From these teachers and coaches, students learn just how important physical activity is for physical, mental, and social-emotional health. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges. An example of this is to combine locomotor running skills for quickness and agility as seen in tennis and soccer.

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. These creative adaptations make Boardball an invaluable tool for PE classes, offering endless opportunities for fun and skill-building across various sports and activities.

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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

Strategies for coaches to reclaim play in sports: Incorporate games that develop fundamental skills but remain fun and creative. Lost autonomy: Children who are constantly under adult scrutiny may fear making mistakes, stifling creativity and risk-taking. Reward effort and improvement more than outcomes like goals scored or games won.

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What does Skills and Values look like in Physical Education (PE)?

Reinventing the Game

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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Egg-citing Easter Games for a Hoppin' Good PE Class!

Physical Education Ideas

From hopping like bunnies to rolling eggs, these activities improve cardiovascular health, coordination, and agility. Boosts Creativity and Imagination: The festive nature of Easter games encourages students to use their creativity and imagination.

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Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

School Yard

A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. These classic pieces of equipment may already live in your storage space, but combining them with a little creativity can result in an engaging lesson plan. Sportime Anti-Skid Agility Ladder. Sportime Dur-O-Hoops Set of 12.

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How to Create a Before-School Fitness and Running Club

School Yard

Invite parents/ teachers/staff to join in the fitness and running activities as well. Some examples of pit stops you can use are: hoop station, agility ladder , over/under obstacle course, water/rest break, stretching, and balance activities. Be flexible, be organized, be creative, and, most importantly, have fun. Mike Smith.

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