Physical Education Update

APRIL 5, 2023

In my own incredibly funny way, I asked her whether the fraternity looked like Animal House and if she had danced with Blutto. So, if you’re a teacher in your 40’s or 50’s, watch your jokes and cultural references in class. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com To check out the PE Update.com website, Click Here!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. ” And when it comes to data on student participation in PE, a few numbers from the report stand out.

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Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 1, 2024

Created by: Aaron Hart, Jim DeLine, Elyse Loughlin, Lori Dunn, Brandon Herwick, Kevin Reinisch, Charla Parker Krahnke, Mike Martinez, Andrea Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Eliza Kuhn & Aaron Hart Physical educators know and understand the need to get students active and engaged as soon as they enter the PE classroom.

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Slow Chat PE

APRIL 2, 2023

The smoke arrived in the form of disbelief that teachers honestly didn’t enjoy human interaction with each other. One of their pieces consisted of performing excerpts of interviews they did with teachers, admin, and superintendents. Reggie had us dancing salsa, doing the gritty, and making up line dances.

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Gopher Sport

MAY 4, 2023

Not only can you sing it, but when you hear it, it brings you back to a place in time: a school dance, a wedding, first heartbreak or a backyard BBQ. The same rings true in my adaptive PE program! Ten years ago, I decided that we would dance! Benefits of this Six-Week Dance Unit Include: 1.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness. PE teacher Sue Mathewson displays PLT4M curriculum options on a smart board at Hammond Central High School.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. Many teachers will consider splitting the class into two more manageable small groups.

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S&S

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

School: Ravenwood Elementary Activity: Movement Concepts Stations Skills: Locomotor Movements, Pathways, Levels, Speeds, Balance, Dancing Grade: K-5 Movement Concepts Description This is a stations based activity where students work on different types of body movement. We utilize lots of equipment … Read More.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. A lot of standards include activities like dance and gymnastics, things not everyone will relate to. However, I’ve found learning popular dances like the “Cupid Shuffle” are good because they’ll be able to use what they’ve learned at weddings, etc.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We explore some of the top physical education electives and how physical education teachers and programs across the country are encouraging lifetime fitness through a physical education electives model. >>> The Intro to PE class focuses on introducing students to a wide variety of lifetime activities.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. SMART Goals For Physical Education For many students, PE classes can often need more context. ” Goal setting can help to contextualize PE classes.

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PE Scholar

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This article shows how 13 Norwegian student teachers experienced the creation of dance as part of their PETE.

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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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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more. What Are Physical Education Teacher Resources?

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

Throughout my career as a physical education teacher, I have grown a strong appreciation for juggling scarves ! Inexpensive, portable, simple to use, easy to store – scarves should be in every PE teacher’s repertoire, especially towards the end of year when you find yourself teaching somewhere other than your gym!

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Teachers can pair and match different drills depending on total class time.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned pro, these PE lesson plan templates are your ticket to stress-free and successful PE instruction. Balancing so many disciplines and creating diverse physical education lesson plans can be daunting.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year. Below is an example lesson plan.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Teach students games they can play on their own during PE time. Here is a tutorial we created to address this – it was shared with parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals. Review activities in PE. We shared these activities with classroom teachers and paraprofessionals as well. Monkey Bar Safety 4.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

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Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31.

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The PE Hub

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Christmas PE Activities 2024 We have updated our fun Christmas PE activities for 2022! Rudolph the red nose reindeer Have the children sit in a circle on the floor with space on either side of them the teacher should read the popular song. Change the dance leader regularly! Play again and get the children to sing along.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. No matter where they are.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. Turning Ideas For PE Into Lesson Plans For PE There is no shortage of activity ideas for PE.

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Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. PE Deep Dive. Drawing from his experience and expertise, Greg shared: How to prepare for a PE deep dive.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Finding the right grants for physical education can help take your PE department to the next level. Here are tips, strategies, and a free grant template to get you started to get moving on your PE grants. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment.” Physical Education Grant Template .

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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. To start, physical education teachers can define their overarching goal for students.

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

Building Bowling Basics: Figure 1: Soft bowling balls ensure a fun, injury-free experience in PE, allowing students to focus on skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment. This is a lot of set up but it completely worth it if you have the support from Administration and teachers. Some of them have said, this was best PE class ever.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an example, dancing involves both whole-body coordination and intricate footwork at the same time, writing requires planning, visual tracking, core strength, and shoulder stability. We walk in 4/4 time, we dance in 4/4 time, and we even learn languages in 4/4 time. You are experienced teachers. Use your knowledge.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When developing an IEP, regular PE would be the first consideration. If necessary, the team would next consider regular PE with accommodations or modifications to the curriculum and/or performance expectations. 1402 (25)].

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Aspire-Ed

APRIL 26, 2022

This week on the podcast we welcome two of the team from Wodensfield Primary School, Deputy Headteacher Liam Gould and PE Lead Teresa Shackleton. Liam has over twenty years’ experience working in schools and leadership roles, but his passion has always been in sport and PE.?. Who is Liam Gould? And why teaching?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. But to start, it is helpful to understand the overarching goal and mission of the California State PE standards. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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Gopher Sport

JULY 26, 2024

We all want to be seen as “precious” in our teacher’s eyes. Building Stronger Communities with Family PE Events Golden Shoe Day By the end of September, an event called “Golden Shoe Day” takes place, where all family members are invited to school during their child’s PE time.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). As teachers and administrators strive to create the best learning environment for their students, evidence based practices provide a reliable and effective method for improving student outcomes.

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