Remove Coordination Remove Gyms Remove Middle School
article thumbnail

What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year

SHAPE America

and Kindness Across the Commonwealth has gone way beyond my gym and classroom and into my community. Spreading Kindness Can Be Fun In my gym and school, I begin teaching the health. co-coordinator and helps organize the statewide Kindness Across the Commonwealth week. The impact of health. She is the KYSHAPE health.

Schooling 456
article thumbnail

From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

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). But she has turned these obstacles into opportunities.

PE 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic.

Sports 98
article thumbnail

Zombie Fitness Part II

Montessori Physical Education

I did the Zombie Fitness lesson this past Friday with my middle school students. I even had six students with enough coordination, balance, and strength to go from lying down to standing, only using one leg! Materials: · This game is best played in a gym. Any good horror movie (or lesson plan) deserves a sequel!

Fitness 67
article thumbnail

Creating a Memorable Field Day!

Gopher Sport

Teacher plan periods: I have two 45 minute movie sessions scheduled in the gym during the day. Prepare Equipment and Coordinate it for Easy Organization. I try to color coordinate each activity to differentiate the groups. They have plenty of notice and time to ask questions if they are confused. View Station Ideas!

article thumbnail

Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

PLT4M

(Source: Physical Activity Alliance ) While physical education teachers advocate for improving physical fitness and the PE curriculum’s important role, many still see PE as a “gym class” where teachers roll out the ball and let kids do whatever they want.

article thumbnail

Bodyweight Bootcamp Workouts For Physical Education

PLT4M

These workouts can help improve strength, endurance, and coordination, while also providing a fun and challenging way to get a full-body workout. More importantly, teachers want to introduce and replicate the fitness options that students will see outside of school. Bootcamp-style workouts and gyms are on the rise.