The Physical Educator

MARCH 26, 2022

This is part two of my three-part blog post mini-series on the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model. Part Two: Nine Teaching Strategies That Support TPSR In The Classroom. It’s important to remember that our students are always learning from us, both inside and outside of the gym.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

This approach increases student engagement and fosters more organized and efficient teaching for you! I am a big believer in teaching through gameplay! Find games that incorporate your objective and teach it to your students. This allows you to track progress and assess whether students meet the set goals you’ve outlined.

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The Physical Educator

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This is part one of my three-part blog post mini-series on the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model. Part Two: Nine Teaching Strategies That Support TPSR In The Classroom. Throughout my career, my teaching has been influenced by pedagogical models. Part Three: How To Structure A TPSR Lesson.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 9, 2023

We’re all ready to put the equipment away (hopefully somewhat organized), submit those final progress reports or grades, and shut the gym, wrestling room, multipurpose room doors for at least 6ish weeks. There are a plethora of great opportunities out there to expand your teaching knowledge with conferences, workshops, and online courses.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

As a result, we have broadened our answer to better guide our promotion of physical literacy. Check out the definition from The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy , “The internationally accepted definition of physical literacy was published during CAPL development. ” (Whitehead M. ” (Whitehead M. link] 2014.)

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 20, 2023

This month’s blog hopes to provide you all with helpful information on how to implement the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into your current teaching environment. The learning environment can include other barriers such as the goals of the class, the way assessments are conducted, or the way the students are organized.

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Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Assessment in PE. How to use assessment to help children make rapid progress. Speaking of… Assessing within a PE Lesson (PRACTICAL). Effective assessment supports pupils to succeed. It can enhance both teachers’ teaching and children’s learning. Discuss the importance of assessment in PE.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Early on in my career, I had no idea how to motivate students in my teaching. Let’s take a look at teaching strategies that can help us target these needs so that we may support student motivation in P.E. Here are three teaching strategies that I believe can help you support student competence in your lessons: Progressive Activities.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 15, 2024

STEM Sports has been a game changer for many PE programs across the country, as the curriculum fosters physical literacy with lessons designed for the physically active learner by taking students out of the traditional classroom setting and into the gym or on to the field.

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Heartzones

MARCH 2, 2022

Guessing is not assessing. This revolutionary thought process has changed the way we teach Physical Education. . Imagine as all students enter the gym, their first task is to take responsibility for their own learning by placing their numbered heart rate sensor on their arm then starting it with the push of a button.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This detailed framework breaks down everything from content standards to grade level outcomes, assessments, and more. But the California State Standards for PE can still be achieved by teaching basic water safety and dry-land swim skills. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

As physical educators, we should focus on developing meaningful relationships with our students and creating a positive learning environment for every child and youth that walks into our gym. Additionally, look into adopting teaching models that promote social interaction (e.g. Thanks so much for reading and happy teaching!

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The Physical Educator

MARCH 3, 2022

As you’re about to learn, Mac played a pivotal role in helping me make growth mindset thinking a core part of my teaching. Mac and I had just met, but we were quickly bonding over our love for physical education and – even more importantly – teaching kids. He was a mentor and a friend, and I miss him.

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School Yard

JANUARY 12, 2022

Self-Management: Teach your students the concept of Spirit of the Game (SOTG) and what that means. For example, I have often used this video about Peyton Manning to aid in teaching. Kids do not inherently know how to do that, so we need to teach them. One way to do this is through an activity called Light Bulb Moment.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Allow students multiple options for a summative assessment (i.e. Check for understanding through formative assessments before progressing. Use modified forms of fitness assessments to match ability levels (e.g. Use reciprocal and self-check teaching styles. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education , 36 (3), 277–291.

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Elementary PE Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

If you have students who whine and moan every time they enter the gym, here are a few techniques you can use to get them engaged. Teaching PE is a stressfuland exhausting job, and sometimes it can feel impossible to be energetic by the end of the day. Get to Know Your Students Outside the Gym. Keep Yourself Motivated.

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Mindful PE

JULY 26, 2021

I also like to have a Friday Fun at the end of each week where I will have students rotate in their squads to the cool features in our gym like rope swing, climbing wall, scooters, and rotating stations based on our units, both past and current.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2023

Dynamic PE ASAP has a great Week 1 lesson that emphasizes rules and expectations and includes signs to display in your gym and also videos of master teachers that you can watch to enhance your classroom management. Integrating technology can enhance engagement, track progress, and provide additional assessment opportunities.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Tell me if you can relate to this: You’re about to teach physical education. Teaching is hectic and, despite our best efforts, getting caught off-guard at the last minute is going to happen. Designed For : Students who are looking to step up as leaders and enjoy peer-teaching. Thanks so much for reading and happy teaching!

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PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

Many of these templates are designed for clients to complete at home or in a commercial gym setting. Free E-Book: Essential Guide to Teaching Weight Training Our five essential steps to initiate or improve your weight training program. For years, coaches managed their program design with Excel templates.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 20, 2023

LGBTQ+ students most commonly avoided school bathrooms, locker rooms, and physical education or gym classes, with approximately 4 in 10 students avoiding each of these spaces because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable (45.1%, 42.6%, and 39.4% I encourage you to read the full report, but some highlights include: 81.8% respectively).

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School Yard

MARCH 13, 2025

Invest in mobile carts to transport balls or rackets around the gym or field. Here are a few must-haves: Mats: Whether youre teaching gymnastics or simply want a secure area for warm-ups, mats are vital for cushioning falls. Fitness Assessment Tools Fitness assessment tools are essential for a well-rounded physical education program.

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