What's New in Adapted Physical Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this episode, we interview Nicole McCoy (@ ), an APE teacher in Lancaster, Pennsylvania about how she has transformed her teaching by integrating innovative assistive technologies. 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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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

Regardless, teach kids to keep the volume level at no higher than half. This benefits a childs hearing and also encourages creativity, imagination, learning, physical activity, and more. The same goes for noisy events such as concerts: Try to step outside every hour for a quick break.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

While an abundance of materials is available, many address only specific aspects of physical education rather than offering a comprehensive approach. Some focus heavily on teaching individual skillslike dribbling or jumpingbut lack engaging, fun activity ideas. Another significant challenge is the cost of high-quality resources.

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School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Play-based learning is presented not just as a teaching strategy but as a fundamental approach to actively engaging students in making sense of the world around them. Kathy and Jennifer highlight how structured recess and physical activities foster healthy habits and enrich social interactions.

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. The goal is not to discourage early physical activityindeed, free play and basic motor skill development are crucial for young children.

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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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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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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. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Standard 2. Outcome [E3.3-5c]. Standard 3.

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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

According to Speed Stacks® , the company that manufactures all of the official equipment required for competition, “By increasing bilateral proficiency, a student develops a greater percentage of the right side of the brain, which houses awareness, focus, creativity and rhythm.” National Standards. TRANSFORM YOUR PROGRAM TODAY.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well explore how these games align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom. Makes choices that are fair according to activity etiquette. Grades 3-5: 3.5.2

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PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

Fun and engaging activities that emphasize movement, ball control, and coordination help students develop foundational skills while keeping them active and engaged. By incorporating creative and developmentally appropriate challenges, basketball can remain an exciting and accessible part of the elementary PE curriculum.

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Teachers have told us that no matter what grade level they teach, they love looking through all three modules for quick and fun activities that reenforce fitness concepts while also providing health-enhancing physical activity that can build student fitness.

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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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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Dance is a polarizing subject in the world of physical education: some teachers love to teach it, other teachers can’t even imagine themselves teaching it. Regardless of your personal comfort level with the activity, I believe dance should be a part of every student’s physical education experience.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory! FlipIt Reversible Whiteboards Flip the script on traditional teaching aids! Students race against the clock, flipping discs to reveal their team’s color. The team with the most upturned discs in their color wins the challenge.

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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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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

This includes setting clear objectives for the day, such as promoting teamwork, encouraging physical activity, and fostering school spirit. Choosing a Date (When It's Not Too Hot) Spring weather can be unpredictable, so it's crucial to pick a date that offers pleasant conditions for outdoor activities. Been there. Choose wisely.

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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? Teach Teach them something new about their bodies. Get creative Change the scenery, order of exercise, or even topic. Make it fun, educational, and meaningful.

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 30, 2023

Try to establish a routine for the day that includes physical activities. This helps to ensure that children stay active throughout the day. Be creative Encourage children to engage in creative activities like dancing, yoga, or indoor games that keep them active and entertained.

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 30, 2023

Try to establish a routine for the day that includes physical activities. This helps to ensure that children stay active throughout the day. Be creative Encourage children to engage in creative activities like dancing, yoga, or indoor games that keep them active and entertained.

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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. “We have three PE teachers, but we also teach other subjects like math and food studies.” STFS is a C.A.R.E.

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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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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

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! 2 Cheng, S., Coolkens, R.,

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 11, 2019

We teach games in PE class to teach concepts like resilience and persistence. In games, there will be moments of joy and moments of heartbreak and sadness – but each of these moments offers valuable learning experiences for the kids we teach. I love watching creativity flow through active game sessions.

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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. Encouraging a positive sporting environment.

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School Yard

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

A whole day dedicated to having fun and participating in physical activity is a great way to engage all students. Use these activities and ideas to make your field day more fun for all students, including those with special needs. Prepare Students by Pre-Teaching the Field Day Schedule. Consider Some Indoor Activities.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A goal is the culmination of knowledge and habits we hope to instill for lifelong physical activity and health. We fully acknowledge that a child who is not physically gifted today can improve through hard work for tomorrow. We are still teaching the students about health and wellness. So what are the downsides?

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 25, 2024

At some hospitals, including Packard Children’s, they are part of the Child Life and Creative Arts team, which works in many different ways to help kids feel like kids while they’re hospitalized. Eventually she married, had three children, obtained a teaching credential, and became a high school social studies and English teacher.

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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. 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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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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The PE Hub

APRIL 8, 2022

This year all schools are being encouraged to get their pupils involved in sporting activities throughout National School Sport Week. With all the pressures on schools to teach a deep and diverse curriculum, taking part in sports and physical activity can sometimes slip down the list of priorities.

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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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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? Here are some quick tips that will help your kids learn to love physical activity for years to come while mixing in fun, making it meaningful, and adding in a little education on top!

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Skillastics

MAY 10, 2022

If you capture their attention right away with a creative, engaging activity you’ll keep their interest for the duration. If kids are interested, and activities look fun they’re guaranteed to join in. Give them programs that teach them how to win Kids have a lot of pressure on them at earlier ages than ever before.

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