Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have included many jump rope, hula hoop, basketball, and nutrition activities in the calendars to assist with teachers prepping their students for an event. Studies have shown that healthy students get better grades, attend school more, and often behave better in class.

Physical Education 69

Physical Education Nutrition Creativity Fitness 69

School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Kathy and Jennifer highlight how structured recess and physical activities foster healthy habits and enrich social interactions. Our expert guests share creative examples of play activities, emphasizing the benefits of peer teaching and inclusion.

Elementary Education 105

Elementary Education Physical Education Physical Activity Nutrition 105

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. On the positive side, in the US, exercise was generally considered an “essential activity” so people could use streets and sidewalks for walking, running, and biking. Pandemic benefits of physical activity. Most of the studies dealt with adults.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Immune system Exercise Obesity 52

School Spring Board

MAY 20, 2021

Objectives: Understand the connection between social emotional learning and classroom physical activity and how the COVID-19 pandemic requires creative approaches to keeping children active in school. Re)introduce tools for integrating physical activity in the classroom. Resources from Training: Slide Deck.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Nutrition Creativity Health 52

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

“The SPARK Grant Finder Tool helps you locate funding for your Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, Classroom Activity, or Coordinated School Health program. Student uses technology to access nutrition curriculum. It might take some creativity at times, but fully funding physical education is possible.

Physical Education 97

Physical Education Education Education Fitness 97

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

The first two components featured the importance of sleep and nutrition, and I integrated the two into my discussion. When describing the benefits of physical activity, I described it as planning in reverse. Physical activity does fantastic things for our body and mind! I am not a fan of reinventing the wheel.

Physical Activity 70

Physical Activity Exercise Cardiovascular Sport 70

PLT4M

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For example, let’s explore this concept with our physical health. To avoid chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and other common public health concerns, we need physical wellness. Therefore, regular physical activity and regular exercise can help promote overall physical health.

Wellness 52

Wellness Health Obesity Physical Education 52