SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They are cautionary tales for teens and their teachers about the importance of avoiding vaping and living nicotine free. Many teens will face similar challenges, but youth vaping is preventable, and teachers like you can help. Be proactive and address the dangers of vaping as part of your teaching and coaching strategy.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

LESSONS FROM HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS We need health and physical education (HPE) teachers to flood classrooms at all levels with ideas and inspiration. HPE teachers already have it figured out! Teachers will notice a boost in student focus and attention span after a movement break.

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SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Gaining National Recognition status for your physical education teacher education (PETE) and/or health education teacher education (HETE) program begins with accreditation, which is a review of the quality of your educator preparation program(s). In addition, the teacher education program is reviewed as a whole, not by content area.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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Physical Education Update

JANUARY 27, 2023

Before you head off for your summer holidays, I thought I’d leave you with a demonstration of character by an All-Star professional basketball player and coach. But he’s only demonstrating the same ethics and motivations that drive most of our scholastic PE teachers and coaches.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

As a basketball fanatic and coach, I challenge all sports fans and caring community members to take a quick break from March Madness to advocate for one often overlooked part of our education system that is critical to the development of the student athletes who are wowing us during this year’s tournament: physical education.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

There are three main differences between the updated curriculum and the previous one: The lacrosse curriculum has been expanded to provide resources for teachers at a greater number of grade levels. Teachers should always remember that “equity” does not mean “equality.” Charlie has been playing and/or coaching lacrosse for 35 years.

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

We will explore child and adolescent development, overuse injuries, burnout, and how parents, coaches, and sports administrators can collaborate to address these risks. For some private clubs and coaching academies, recruiting children as young as five years old means more clients paying for longer periods of instruction.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

The coach made every effort to make me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome — making a huge deal about ensuring I was part of the “shirts” team and not the “skins” team … and insisting that he didn’t have a key to let me into the girls locker room after practice. I asked a teacher to help me write a letter to the Board of Education.

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. But more importantly, Ive seen how bowling can bring people togetherbetween a father and son, between teammates, between a PE teacher and their students.

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SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. It came with a top-notch Bluetooth speaker, subscription to the service, and the Billie Jean King Eye Coach (think batting tee for tennis).

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA). Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you are a teacher, coach, counselor, or parent of teens, you know they are not immune to stress at this time of year. After a busy year, taking downtime to relax and reflect is important and well-deserved. Sometimes the holidays also include stress and anxiety, which affect people for different reasons.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 27, 2024

When it comes to preventing drug overdoses, being prepared means equipping middle and high school students, teachers, coaches, and community members with the knowledge to identify signs of a drug overdose and the skills and tools needed to respond quickly and effectively.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 8, 2022

Our coach would run drills and teach us the rules, and we would play friendly games among ourselves. I started coaching girls athletics in the late 1980s. Megaera Regan Megaera Regan is a retired elementary physical education teacher from the Port Washington School District on Long Island. More Battles.

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SHAPE America

MAY 31, 2022

negotiating facilities use agreements, requesting funds from higher administration for women’s athletics, negotiating with faculty about academic vs. coaching duties). The 1971 yearbook notes that women’s intercollegiate teams were “coached by members of the women’s Physical Education Department and sponsored by the Intramural Department.

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Reinventing the Game

MARCH 13, 2021

I can sort of make out who the coach, the physical trainer, the assistants, etc. The next understanding that I wanted was what if the same group of learners pass through different teachers at any one learning phase of their life, e.g. in a term. Can this teacher constraint go as far as changing internal learning mechanisms?

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

You may still find older teachers and school curriculum still clinging to it. It doesn’t help that evaluation process across subjects prefer clear quantitative data to compare teacher performances. the intent of task itself and the environment that the learner works in), other than teacher instructions. Or is it not?

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SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

Here are some tips to help you get started: For Teachers: Advocate for more outdoor recess and field days. Reach out to your local school’s physical education teacher for more information and opportunities. Being outside, being active, and enjoying time with your friends and peers is the definition of a full-body workout.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to introducing young players to the game of hockey, safety and performance are top priorities for teachers and coaches. Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. Finding the right equipment can make all the difference.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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The Everlearner

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This post is written for PE teachers or those teaching or coaching young people in an educational setting.

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SHAPE America

MAY 29, 2024

It’s perfect for end-of-year or over-the-summer lessons taught by teachers, coaches, youth program leaders and others. The only teaching prerequisite is to familiarize yourself with the content and materials — no prior knowledge of water safety or swimming ability is required.

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The PE Geek

JANUARY 7, 2025

With hundreds of thousands of downloads in this category, its clear that educators, trainers, and coaches are seeking tools to support their work. This major update takes fitness testing to the next level, making it simpler, smarter, and more impactful for educators, coaches, and individuals.

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PE Scholar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

PE Scholar provides a wide range of professional development for teachers,coaches and education professionals working in physical education, sport

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Drowning in the Shallow

AUGUST 26, 2024

Over that time I have blogged 369 times (including this one) and have written just over 400,000 words mainly on physical education, sport, physical activity, teaching, coaching and teacher education. Looking back I’m unsure why I started blogging.

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Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

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. Focused Attention: Teachers can observe and provide feedback more easily, ensuring each student gets the support they need to improve their skills.

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Physical Education Update

JULY 17, 2022

This video provides a great reminder for PE teachers and coaches. tags]physical education,athletic facilities to children,sports coaching> [/tags]. We should always remember that younger/smaller students live in a very different world than the one adults inhabit. ” Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

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Aspire-Ed

MARCH 5, 2024

We aim to empower KS1 and KS2 teachers, professionals, coaches and trainees like you through some of the best CPD courses available. Our CPD courses are designed to cater to the diverse needs of all educators and coaches. At Aspire:ED, we're all about helping you stay ahead in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

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RC Families

JULY 11, 2022

But for others, it means uncertainty and change as they head to a new school, a new city, or a new teacher. The thought of having new teachers, classrooms and friends can be a bit. For many children, the start of school is exciting and greatly anticipated. Read More.

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Physical Education Update

JANUARY 24, 2023

One of my track coaching friends encountered this situation several years ago. So the coach concocted a surprise to acknowledge and compensate them for their sacrifice. The girls were ushered into the darkened room and the coach turned on music, focused a flashlight on the disco ball and voila – prom night!

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MSU

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I am a 6-12th PE and Health teacher for the last three years at Baraga Area Schools. I enjoy working out, coaching basketball (junior high and Michigan Tech University) and playing golf in my spare time. This course linked the real world problems/societal norms with coaching.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 2, 2023

It has long been argued that teaching and coaching must be based on sound, rigorous research and systematic evidence of what works, how and why it works, where it works and for whom it works (Slavin, 2002). A teacher or coach must ensure the learner is engaged in the learning process (Mosston, 1966).

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 30, 2021

Published 12/03/2012 Updated 30/01/2021 In my role as a teaching and coaching 'academic' I get to see a lot of physical education and sport teaching/coaching, at both primary and secondary school level and in community coaching settings.

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Whole Child Sports

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I’d like to try to coach, but I’m not all that confident. Discussion: Becoming a youth coach is not as complicated as it would seem. You have as much of a right to be coaching kids as any man does. Women are natural teachers. Women coaches are role models for girls and can teach them to celebrate being female athletes.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more. What Are Physical Education Teacher Resources?

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The PE Geek

APRIL 9, 2023

Personalized Feedback: Video feedback allows teachers to provide personalized feedback to each student. By reviewing each student’s video, teachers can identify specific areas where the student needs improvement and provide targeted feedback. According to a study by Graham et al.

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