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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

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I also coach golf and am an assistant athletic director at our school, but I have always thought of myself as a teacher first. A Different Type of PE Class This is my 13th year of teaching physical education, but I have also taught other subjects along the way, such as health, wellness and weightlifting. Let me introduce myself.

PE 449
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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

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I am a physical education teacher in New York City who is committed to embracing a more inclusive and empathetic teaching style in physical education. I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me.

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Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum

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No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

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Coach Clark always comes with a twist. Daequan eagerly asks, “Coach, when’s our next trip?” This diverse mix of students, each with their unique stories and challenges, embody why I teach. Coach Clark,” she asked, “How can someone from my neighborhood afford that when most of us are below the poverty line?”

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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

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Now in her third year of teaching, Kelsey has worked as a high school physical education teacher, track and cross-country coach, and science teacher.

Wellness 415
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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

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Discipline and self-control keep me committed to my goals, while emotional intelligence, teamwork, and leadership remain keys to my teaching. It boosts mental strength, teaches goal setting, and promotes stress management. Adaptability has become second nature and helps me stay focused in any environment.

Strength 246
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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

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He has been teaching for 17 years and resides in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, where he enjoys coaching and exploring the outdoors with his wife and three sons. Follow him on X @McKinneyPhysEd.

Academics 419