Sat.Aug 21, 2021 - Fri.Aug 27, 2021

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Is Physical Education (PE) Universal?

Reinventing the Game

So recently, it has been crazy. The amount of administration to support teaching seems to have almost overwhelm actual direct teaching matters. It is almost seems that because there is less direct focus on teaching but nonetheless an incredible amount of very genuine and sincere efforts to prep for eventual teaching scenarios, we drop the metaphorical ball of ensuring learning takes place.

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FiT WORK #1 - Hygiene (2021)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT WORK #1 - Hygiene (2021) During Physical Education class you run , you sweat , and you inevitably get dirty. For those reasons, it is important to practice proper personal hygiene in order to avoid unpleasant odors and the spread of germs. For FiT Work #1 you will read 4 short articles related to personal hygiene and answer questions based on your reading.

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Captivated by Virtual Success

Informed Practitioner in Sport

I cannot recall exactly when I first had the realisation that the validation derived by performers within the virtual realm might have the power to displace their drive to achieve in real world competition, but it was certainly within the past decade. These suspicions have only been strengthened over the recent period from observing how performers (including high profile athletes) are choosing to conduct themselves online and in person.

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Substitute Game: Fire & Ice Tag

Mindful PE

One of the first things I like to teach each year in PE are Sub Games. These are simple games with minimal equipment that work (with adjustments) K-5 as much as possible. I want students to know these games and play them with me, so that way if a sub presents it, they are aware of the rules, the equipment, and are ready to play. Many of my Sub Games are tag, relay, or whole-class challenges.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber Part 3

Growing Healthy Kids

" A high-fiber diet appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease , diabetes , diverticular disease, constipation and colon cancer. Fiber is important for the health of the digestive system and for lowering cholesterol." --University of California San Francisco (ucsfhealth.org) Are you getting about 35 grams of dietary fiber a day?

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Reshoring Fitness Technology

Heartzones

Reshoring Fitness Technology. How Heart Zones is Bringing Jobs Back to the USA for Those with Disabilities. Wearable, data-driven fitness technology motivates and empowers individuals. Roseville, Calif. (August 14, 2021) – PRIDE Industries, the country’s leading employer of people with disabilities, will provide kitting and assembly services to Heart Zones, a pioneer in the field of science-based heart rate training programs and devices.

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