Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

Created by: Nichole Wilder, Andrea Hart Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn To celebrate Heart Month during the month of February, we have compiled K-5 resources for educators to utilize both in the classroom and during physical education class.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Her work exemplifies the power of creativity, collaboration, and determination in breaking barriers to participation and fostering independence for her students. Nicole shares several examples of technologies that allow students to engage in meaningful sport and physical activity in a variety of unique ways.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school.

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

Although 40 hours per week may sound like a lot, kids often use earbuds or headphones -in school for doing independent work -at home for watching videos or playing video games -at home or at athletic venues while playing sports or exercising -even in bed, while they sleep This adds up quickly! – Provide plenty of device-free time.

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School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Transforming Classrooms with Play-based Learning In the second episode of the season, host Nancy Chung sits down with two subject matter experts from School Specialty: Kathy Descamps, an expert in physical education, health, and wellness, and returning guest Jennifer Fernandez in early childhood.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. Finding a comprehensive resource that schools are willing to invest in is rare. This expansion is driven by the belief that physical education should inspire and empower students at every stage of their educational journey.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a paradox: we want children to be more active, yet we use their active time as a punitive measure to manage classroom behavior. In my view, we can find more creative and productive ways to encourage positive student behavior without isolating them while their peers enjoy physical activity.

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 25, 2024

K-12 hospital school gives kids a chance for normalcy and connections to other kids during long recoveries At most schools, the two students would never have met. One boy was a teenager in high school, the other a child in early elementary school.

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School Yard

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There is much research supporting family engagement in children’s education being one of the building blocks for academic success, but what about physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle for a lifetime? When families are active together, they spend additional time together and experience health benefits.

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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. Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g., Standard 2.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. If there’s something I can’t do physically, I don’t let it stop my teaching.” “If there’s something I can’t do physically, I don’t let it stop my teaching.

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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.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level. National Standards.

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Grade 7) Explains the relationship between self-expression and lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

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Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Incorporating Halloween-themed activities into your PE lessons brings benefits that go beyond just keeping the kids active. It adds a new layer of excitement to lessons, keeping students engaged, fostering creativity, and boosting morale. So, what are you waiting for?

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Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

The free resources provided below are designed to help your students build relationships, build routines, and rebuild a love of health-enhancing physical activity. As you use free OPENPhysEd.org resources in your physical education classroom, support our work through your purchase of OPEN / US Games Equipment. Fitness Knowledge.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Grade 7) Explains the relationship between self-expression and lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

Are you ready to kick off another exciting school year? In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory!

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Francis’s School (STFS) in Western Australia, the Physical Education (PE) program plays a crucial role in helping students rediscover their love for movement and physical activity. With small class sizes and a personalized approach, the school offers a unique environment for both students and educators.

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The PE Hub

APRIL 8, 2022

What is National School Sport Week? National School Sport Week was established in 2008 by The Youth Sports trust. This year all schools are being encouraged to get their pupils involved in sporting activities throughout National School Sport Week. Why your school should take part in National School Sport Week.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

Springtime brings not just blooming flowers and warmer weather but also one of the most anticipated events in school: the Field Day! As a Physical Education teacher, you have the exciting task of organizing a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and memories that will last a lifetime. Been there. Choose wisely.

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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. OLI Small Group Notes.

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AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

While the idea of not going to school may have seemed pretty great at first, the isolation created a lack of motivation, depression and even a reduction in learning in many teens. For years we have seen a need for better programs to keep this age group active and engaged, but nothing made it more clear than the past year in quarantine.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The wide range of physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits of physical education are endless. And while physical education has been proven to be a valuable subject for all students, funding is often scarce. Unfortunately, this leads many physical education departments to operate on a very lean budget.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. How physical activity can stimulate positive mental health.

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 30, 2023

With most schools set to break up for the Easter Holidays on Friday, here are some of our top tips of how to have a fun break whilst also keeping fit and active. Plan outdoor activities Encourage children to participate in outdoor activities such as bike rides, picnics, and playing games like football or frisbee.

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 30, 2023

With most schools set to break up for the Easter Holidays on Friday, here are some of our top tips of how to have a fun break whilst also keeping fit and active. Plan outdoor activities Encourage children to participate in outdoor activities such as bike rides, picnics, and playing games like football or frisbee.

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The goal of parkour is to overcome various obstacles in an efficient and creative way by jumping, swinging, climbing, and running. This was demonstrated by the fact that a majority of children voluntary participated in parkour during recess when they learned it in physical education 1. Consider parkour! 1 Coolkens, R., 2 Cheng, S.,

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Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

What can your afterschool program do to help keep kids engaged and active, while instilling a life-long love of fitness that doesn’t get lost in the shuffle? Get creative Change the scenery, order of exercise, or even topic. Creativity prevents boredom, and mixing it up a little bit keeps your program fresh.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and school districts. As everyone starts to plan for the upcoming year, this article explores back to school planning for physical education teachers. Back to school planning isn’t perfect! Short answer: You can’t!

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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

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School Yard

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Field Day is one of the most exciting events in a school year, and often a favorite event for teachers and students alike. A whole day dedicated to having fun and participating in physical activity is a great way to engage all students. Offer a Mix of Active, Sensory, and Creative Activities.

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Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services say that children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. How much exercise do children need?

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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.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

When describing the benefits of physical activity, I described it as planning in reverse. Physical activity does fantastic things for our body and mind! If there were a drug that gave all the benefits of physical activity, everyone on Earth would be prescribed this drug.

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School Spring Board

JUNE 16, 2021

COVID-19 has presented unique challenges for how students access opportunities for physical activity, including during recess. For many, these unique challenges have also presented unique opportunities to think creatively about how to ensure all students have the chance to get up and moving during recess. Keep Recess in Schools.

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