SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Help ALL Kids Develop Fundamental and Foundational Motor Skills To expand “Motor Skills Monday” beyond National PE & Sport week, think of ways to include activities, games and creative opportunities to increase motor skill ability throughout the year.

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Are your students always complaining that they can’t perform physical fitness activities because of that lack of equipment? Maybe it will inspire you to ask your students to create a fun (but safe) fitness routine using common equipment in your school, like chairs, benches, tables and mats. If so, show them this video.

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Physical Education Creativity Agility Dance 130

Keeping Kids in Motion

MAY 29, 2023

Noodle fitness creations is a challenge I often use in the beginning of the year, usually as an instant activity. I like to randomly partner up the students reminding them about the importance of being able to work with each and every classmate.

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Fitness Fitness Creativity Physical Education 85

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

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Physical Education Nutrition Creativity Fitness 69

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Plug & Play Fitness activities are among the most popular resources on the OPEN platform – with over 100,000 downloads and counting! This page brings all three Plug & Play modules together for quick and easy access across all grade levels.

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Fitness Fitness Academics Assessment 98

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

In the beginning, my passion in nursing was the care of mother’s babies and children but at that time; I could not have known what a perfect fit the profession of School Nursing would be. My creativity and innovation went to good use when developing a plan for cardiac arrest and the reentry of students from psychiatric facilities.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we embark on 2024, the selection of a guiding word can provide clarity, inspiration, and a sense of purpose, empowering you to embrace the year ahead with focus and intention. 100 Word of the Year Ideas: Abundance Adventure Align Authentic Available Aware Balance Become Better Bless Bold Breathe Bright Calm Celebrate Centered Challenge Change (..)

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Schooling Creativity Motivation Exercise 209

Gopher Sport

JULY 24, 2023

The rhythmic motion of jumping rope helps improve coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. To add excitement to your elementary PE lessons, here are 10 fun and creative jump rope games that your students will love! Jump Rope Freeze Dance Play some upbeat music and have students jump rope to the rhythm.

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Creativity Elementary Coordination Exercise 52

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

Moreover, gamification offers a creative avenue to disguise skills or activities that students might not naturally favorlike certain fitness exercisesby presenting them as fun, leveled challenges. By doing so, we tap into intrinsic motivation and create a sense of accomplishment, making each lesson not just a class, but an adventure.

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Exercises like ‘Jump the Spinner,’ where students learn while having fun with fitness, and ‘The Magic Number Team Activity,’ are a great way to foster inclusivity. Help students to know it is okay to make mistakes and fitness is fun. integrity, compassion, kindness, creativity, cooperation, or even smiling:) 3.

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Creativity Physical Education Fitness Fitness 115

FACTS Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Here are a few creative ideas to try: Don’t underestimate the power of words. Show them how they fit into the big picture. Showing teacher appreciation requires creativity, sincerity, and a personal touch. The post 11 Creative Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation appeared first on FACTS Management.

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. Strategies for coaches to reclaim play in sports: Incorporate games that develop fundamental skills but remain fun and creative.

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g., Standard 2.

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Motor Skills Physical Activity Movement Dance 98

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. A strong lesson plan doesnt just provide fun activities; it connects those activities to broader learning goals, helping students see how what theyre learning now relates to real-world fitness and health.

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

This benefits a childs hearing and also encourages creativity, imagination, learning, physical activity, and more. Younger children should use well-fitting earmuffs. – Use hearing protection at noisy events. Simple foam earplugs are inexpensive and available at most drugstores. Keep a few pairs in your purse or car.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. But which sports are actually best for fitness? And there’s nothing wrong with that!

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Fitness Fitness Physical Fitness Sports 59

Fit and Fun Play

JULY 16, 2024

Discover how before and after school fitness programs can transform your child's energy into a powerhouse of health, happiness and source for academic success!

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Creativity Schooling Academics Fitness 59

Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

No matter what generation you identify with, if you watched TV while you were growing up, you probably had a pretty cool fitness icon to look up to. Whether it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s, Jane Fonda in the 80s, or Richard Simmons in the 90s, there’s always been someone who made fitness look easy and fun.

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

No problem, you can still achieve your fitness goals from home. Defining Your Fitness Vision Your fitness vision is what will help you reach your goals. A few things to keep in mind when crafting your fitness vision: Be realistic: It's important to set achievable goals, otherwise you'll likely get discouraged and give up.

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Gyms Cardio Fitness Fitness 104

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 2, 2022

The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! If you’re looking for a fun classroom game to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day then you came to the right spot! The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids. I like using this St.

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School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. Participation continued to grow and one particular day after a race, two parents suggested I start a before-school fitness and running club and offered to help me organize it.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

Creativity begins to flow as the skillset (and the brain) grows!!! Encourage movement and creativity and challenge them to explore how they can use the scarf in different ways. Scarf Fitness Challenges: Students partner up and take turns performing a fitness activity. Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

After introducing PLT4M to students and building some basic foundational fitness skills in the first semester, Alicia Roiko surveyed her students to see what types of workouts they would be interested in. After collecting the responses, Alicia created small groups within the classes and assigned different workout programs and options via PLT4M.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2022

Exercise and fitness should not be a one size fits all approach. Modified exercises allow every individual to succeed in fitness. Any type of injury from working out will likely stop a student’s fitness journey in its tracks. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Let’s use the push-up as an example.

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Exercise Cardio Movement Fitness 96

Gopher Sport

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s all about getting creative, problem-solving, and having a blast together with a Hula Hut adventure! Related Articles: – Elevate Student Fitness with the Hula Hut Team Challenge by Tim Mueller – 4 Hula Hoop Activities for Team Building in PE! What are your favorite ways to use Hula Hoops in your class?

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Gyms Creativity PE Exercise 104

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun!

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

Promotes Physical Activity: Easter games get students up and moving, promoting physical fitness and active lifestyles. Boosts Creativity and Imagination: The festive nature of Easter games encourages students to use their creativity and imagination. Here's why incorporating these egg-citing activities can benefit students: 1.

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PE Motor Skills Creativity Coordination 98

The Sporting

APRIL 14, 2023

Halford is also a four-time British Rhythmic Gymnastics champion and she is known for her athleticism and creativity in her routines. The sport is seen as an excellent way to promote physical fitness , creativity and discipline, making it an ideal activity for children and teenagers.

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Creativity Government Sports Sport 105

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Over her career, she helped secure over $200,000 of grant funding for implementation of heart rate technology, fitness equipment, and PLT4M. How do your needs fit the VISION for your program? Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. ” Slide from Funding Your PE Program webinar.

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Physical Education Education Education Assessment 111

Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

No matter what generation you identify with, if you watched TV while you were growing up, you probably had a pretty cool fitness icon to look up to. Whether it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s, Jane Fonda in the 80s, or Richard Simmons in the 90s, there’s always been someone who made fitness look easy and fun. Get creative.

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

What process does Fig 1 best fits; 1) The teacher’s thinking process when approaching a learning design? In approaching a teaching scenario, the above diagram, Fig 1 , seems to suggest a possible start with Learner Outcome consideration before moving on to decide our intervention strategy, Teacher Input. Or is it vice versa?

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Physical Education PE Education Education 130

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While the funds might go towards specific things, it is likely part of your larger plan. For example, you might have the mission to transition to a more fitness-focused physical education program. For example, it might be training on teaching a type of fitness subject or how to utilize technology in the classroom better.

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Physical Education Education Education Fitness 97

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Since players may perform actions that the game designer did not expect, the game’s writers must find creative ways to impose a storyline on the player without interfering with their freedom.” ” — Wikipedia Some of the most popular board and video games ever created are classified as open-world.

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PE Creativity Elementary School Strength 82

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

With creative modifications, teachers can create dynamic and engaging activities that fit within a gymnasium space by: Using lightweight foam or plastic balls and pins for safe and easy practice. Setting up different lane configurations to vary challenges and keep students engaged.

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Keeping Kids in Motion

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Team building with students improves productivity, boosts motivation, increases collaboration, encourages creativity, and enriches communication. As in most physical education programs, it has been a tradition for my team to kick off the school year with two weeks of team building and cooperative activities.

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Creativity Motivation Physical Education Education 90

Stanford Childrens

JULY 15, 2024

Whether it’s swimming, biking, playing sports, or cooking together, these activities not only keep children active and fit, but also instill lifelong habits of physical exercise and healthy living. On a physical level, summer offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities that promote health and well-being.

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Creativity Wellness Health Strength 92

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory! With equipment for up to 36 players, teamwork and fitness come together in this energetic game. Students race against the clock, flipping discs to reveal their team’s color. Who will emerge victorious in this ultimate FlipFrenzy showdown?

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Gyms Motivation Assessment Creativity 98