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Help Build an Understanding of Physical Literacy

Association for Physical Education

09/01/2023 Physical literacy is the foundation of movement, which is why Sport England is helping organisations working with children and young people to understand what it means and why it […]. The post Help Build an Understanding of Physical Literacy appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Starting the New Year with Educator Self Care

Active Schools Us

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Workday Wellness While Improving their Practice and the School Culture . By: Lisa Paulson. Kristian Ellingson. Francina Hollingsworth. 1- Become so focused on working, improving, and reaching outside your comfort zone while you are at work that you do not have time to engage in and elevate the gossip and complaining that occurs in many schools.

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Sneak Away

Mr. Kirsch

Sneak Away. . State Standard: 1, 3, & 4. Equipment : 1 hockey stick per player, 20+ hockey pucks/yarn balls, & 16 cones (to mark goals in the corners of the gym). . Grade : 3-6. Purpose of Event: Striking with a long-handled implement/hockey lead-up skills. Time: 18-25 minutes. Organization: Divide the students into 4 equal teams. Put them in the four corners of the gym.

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A Lesson From the Winter Olympics – Don’t Regret Taking a Risk

Physical Education Update

The Winter Olympics have been my constant companion since the first minutes of the opening ceremonies. In fact, they’re on my office TV as I write this blog. I’m a proud Canadian and have watched a number of Canucks, some of them favorites in their event, finish off the podium. Skeleton racer and race favourite, Melissa Hollingsworth dropped from 2nd to finish fifth on her last run of the competition.

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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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National Consultation on Draft Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England

PE Scholar

?@SportEngland want to hear your views on the draft Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England. To complete the national consultation survey, click here: [link] #UnitingTheMovement.

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Adventure Learning (Grades 6-12)

Open Phys Ed

Establishing a sense of community within physical education classrooms is essential to developing students that are open to trying new activities and experiences. The OPEN Adventure module offers students an opportunity to connect with their classmates, build trust, and problem solve through a variety of fun and engaging activities. The activities can be grouped together as shown in the block plan for an Adventure Learning unit or can be utilized individually as an instant activity for any lesso

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High School Graduation and Sport Championship Conflicts. Can’t They Be Avoided?

Physical Education Update

I see it happen every year – school officials scheduling their graduation ceremonies on the same evening as major sports championships. This year, for example, a local high school has scheduled its grad on the same Friday evening as the provincial soccer and track championships. Is it done on purpose? I don’t believe so – when the plans are made in the Fall, school athletics are simply not considered.

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Changes to Edexcel GCSE PE Exams - Will this arrest the slump?

The Everlearner

On 17th June 2022, Edexcel/Pearson published their changes to their qualifications for first assessment in 2023. This means that current Year 11 students will be sitting exams that are structured differently to those sat by Year 11s in summer 2022.

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Shooting For The Top Again with RASTA Vechta and Firstbeat Sports

First Beat

RASTA Vechta is a basketball team currently playing in the Pro A , the second division of professional basketball in Germany. We recently spoke with Vechta’s Performance Coach , Domenik Theodorou , to learn more about Firstbeat Sports’ role in decision-making in coaching, live monitoring, load management, and athlete buy-in. Basketball is Everything in Vechta.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Gladstone is creating a new culture that's driving employee happiness

My Zone

The leading leisure management software provider, Gladstone, is successfully using Myzone to bring its people together around the common theme of fitness and wellbeing.

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What does the Adapted Physical Education teacher really do?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. Most Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) programs only require this one course and we all know this one course cannot fully prepare one to teach or accommodate students with unique needs in your classes.

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The Levels of Partner Acceptance

The PE Specialist

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In this post I want to share with you a really helpful concept that I’ve included in my PE Program called “The Levels of Partner Acceptance“ This is a great way to help teach your students about the benefits of being able to work together with anyone in their class […].

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Inclusion 2024

PE Scholar

Do you face challenges ensuring all students are included in your PE and school sport offer? If so, register for free for a range of sessions 23-27th January 2023.

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Pin Ball Game for PE Grades 1-6

S&S

This activity is called Pin Ball! The game focuses on rolling skills and accuracy as well as defense. Cooperation, communication and sportsmanship are key elements to success. Equipment: Poly spots Bowling pins Gator Skin balls Pinball Video Game Set-up The … Read More. The post Pin Ball Game for PE Grades 1-6 appeared first on S&S Blog.

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A Roadmap to Raising Assertive Kids Who Stand Up For What’s Right

RC Families

Do you struggle with raising assertive kids? Children are not necessarily born assertive or not assertive. It is a trait that can be stronger in certain children, but that does not mean that kids not born with natural assertiveness cannot learn to stand up for what’s right. It’s good to know your child’s weaknesses, strengths, Read More.

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The 5 Greatest NHL Lines of All-Time

The Sporting

The Best Ice Hockey Lines in NHL History In Ice Hockey, the scoring line’s performance is only as good as the players who are in it. The legendary Tampa Bay Lightning line. When the right combination of players comes together on offense, it can be deadly and devastating for the goalie to defend. In this article, we will discuss some of the greatest NHL lines of all time.

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Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: Using Systems Archetypes to Understand Common and Recurring Issues in Sports Coaching

PE Scholar

SAs looks at the deeper levels of systemic structure by identifying what creates system behaviours, to identify and resolve problem sources.

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Why is a wellbeing score essential to our future of health and fitness?

My Zone

The fitness industry is still seen as six packs and superhero performance. Things are changing, but the understanding of what it means to be fit and healthy is still way more stereotypical than it needs to be.

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TPT Yearbook 2022

Montessori Physical Education

Today’s blog is a little shorter because I am putting the final touches to my presentation next week at the WMA Celebrating Our Montessori Children 2023 conference. However, I had to share a cool year-in-review that TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) shared about my store. A big thank you to everyone who supports my work on TPT! Hope to you see at the WMA conference in Lacrosse, Wisconsin next weekend!

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The 10 Most Famous Skateboarders of All-Time

The Sporting

The 10 Greatest Skateboarders of All Time Are you ready to meet the elite of the skateboarding world? These 10 skateboarders have not only left their mark on the sport, but they have also shaped the whole industry and culture of skateboarding. Famous skateboarder Nyjah Huston. Let's dive in and discover what makes these skateboarders true legends of the sport, and i some cases in pop culture as well.

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GCSE PE Lesson Starter Retrieval Activities

PE Scholar

Adaptable GCSE PE retrieval lesson starter activities.

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How to embrace 2023's fitness trends the right way

My Zone

The fitness industry is an ever-evolving space. New trends pop up every year and some trends die, while others evolve into something new. Here are a few of the most promising trends in the fitness industry we are seeing for 2023, aggregated from recent reports and lists from across the sector.

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AIESEP 2023 International Conference, Chile

Association for Physical Education

13/01/2023 2023 AIESEP International Conference Emerging Horizons: bridging the borders between Physical Education Research and Practice Santiago de Chile 4th – 7th July 2023 Emerging Horizons is a call for […]. The post AIESEP 2023 International Conference, Chile appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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The 5 Greatest Footballers or All Time

The Sporting

The 5 Best Players in Football History A debate that may never be settled. Who is the greatest footballer of all time? Is it based on career statistics? Is it based on trophies won? Or is it purely just a personal opinion? Some will say that you can’t judge players from different generations due to different playing styles and wildly differing levels of opposition.

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Five ways to Boost Your Physical Activity Program Even with Limited Staff

Skillastics

There are a multitude of reasons why an After School program may have staffing limitations. As cold weather approaches in the winter months, staff levels may be affected by illnesses, transportation challenges, or even winter storms. Programs may also face budgetary limits, or simply have more students enrolled than in previous years. But even with limited staff or an off-kilter student-to-staff ratio, you can still boost your after school program with physical activities children will love.

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The Youth Football Revolution That Was and Can Still Be

Whole Child Sports

By: Scott Lancaster, January 11, 2023, co-founder of Whole Child Sports. Courtesy of the NFL. I was hired by the NFL in 1995 to address the worrisome decline in youth football participation. The remarkable progress we made during that tenure involved setting up a series of programs that not only attracted more kids to play football, but, more importantly, made the game safer to play.

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afPE ITE Conference 2023

Association for Physical Education

12/01/2023 A must-attend event for the ITE community. If you’re involved in training the PE teachers of tomorrow, join us in Birmingham for a day of professional learning and networking. […]. The post afPE ITE Conference 2023 appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Dallas Cowboys Colors and Logo: A History and Color Codes

The Sporting

Why Do the Dallas Cowboys Wear Blue and White? The Story of the Dallas Cowboys Colors, Including Full Color Codes In this article, we look at the history and details of the Dallas Cowboys logo and colors. We discuss the different colors and logos that the team have used throughout the years- including full details of their CMYK, HEX, RGB and Pantone codes.

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Every Kid Sports to Partner with Sixers Youth Foundation to Empower Local Youth

Every Kids Sports

Sixers Youth Foundation commits $70,000 grant to provide access to youth sports for income-restricted children throughout Camden, NJ, Philadelphia, PA BEND, OR (January 11, 2023) – E very Kid Sports, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Sixers Youth Foundation (SYF) that increases access to youth sports.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Six-Year-Old School Shooter

Relentless School Nurse

The headline has haunted me all weekend. I cannot stop thinking about this unimaginable scenario. A six-year-old child is angry and dysregulated, has access to an unlocked and loaded firearm, and brings it to school. This is not a far-flung script for a crime show, this is real life and it happened this past Friday at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia. .

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Sport in Schools and Communities UK Parliment Debate

Association for Physical Education

11/01/2023 UK Parliment Hansard, a full transcript of yesterday’s commons debate on: ‘Sport in Schools and Communities‘ The debate includes a discussion about the future of the Primary PE and […]. The post Sport in Schools and Communities UK Parliment Debate appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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A Virtual Tour of Fenway Park

The Sporting

A Virtual Tour of Fenway Park - A Brief History, Venue Details and great moments Almost everyone has heard of Fenway Park but most people, unless they’re a Boston local, a baseball fan, or a historian, don’t really know that much about it. They might only know the basics: it’s old, it’s in Boston, and it’s the Red Sox home field. Fenway Park has been featured in several films, including Field of Dreams (1989), Good Will Hunting (1997), and Moneyball (2011).

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