Drowning in the Shallow
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
PE positions developing children’s behaviours as either one of its main outcome or as a means to achieving other valuable aims. Either way PE openly promotes itself as ‘the’ subject that can enhance grit, or resilience, or cooperation or any number of ‘education through movement’ outcomes. A 2016 Brookings Report categorises these into 4 domains … Continue reading Making the abstract concrete.
Reinventing the Game
OCTOBER 9, 2021
Recently, few perennial issues were discussed, mentioned, lamented, etc. concerning Physical Education (PE) and the way we deal with it, in my learning space. The mention of such points may get you going as a teacher or result in a large sigh of exasperation that there are always folks trying to intellectualise the field of PE when it should be dead simple.
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Mr. Suarez's Physical Education
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
FiT Work #2 - Bicycle Safety (SY21-22) Recently there has been an increase in cases of teenagers hit by cars while walking or riding their bicycles. Sometimes this happens even though they are in a pedestrian crosswalk. In fact, some Russell students have been hit by cars when crossing Escuela Parkway right in front of the school. Therefore, it is a good idea to occasionally review safety rules such as those established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Slow Chat PE
AUGUST 4, 2021
This post was written by Andy Milne. He is the 2017 National Health Teacher of the Year and all around amazing individual. He is always looking at the world through the lens of equity. Take a read. The quadrennial behemoth that is the Olympic Games is the sporting celebration that can be everything to everyone. Depending on the lens through which you view the Games, you’ll notice things, have different views and experience the event in ways different to others consuming exactly the same ev
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.
Alexandra Lemm
JUNE 30, 2021
Have you ever heard of teacher burnout? It usually hits around March in correlation with testing. Educators are given a large number of tasks for documentation, have to attend countless meetings, and are simply stretched too thin with the resources they have. Along with that, time is usually of the essence while attempting to create and teach engaging lessons before the dreaded state test.
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Active Schools Us
MARCH 24, 2021
by Rob Bisceglie. CEO, Action for Healthy Kids. As a basketball fanatic and coach, I challenge all sports fans and caring community members to take a quick break from March Madness to advocate for one often overlooked part of our education system that is critical to the development of the student athletes who are wowing us during this year’s tournament: physical education.
Mr. Kirsch
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Rescue Football. . State Standard: 1, 3, & 4. Equipment: Several Footballs, Mats, and Pinnies. Grade: 3-5. Purpose of Event: Overhand Throwing (football), Teamwork, and Catching. Time: 20-25 minutes. Organization : Divide the playing area in half, place three blue mats on each half of the gym, divide the students into two teams, spread the footballs evenly around the playing area.
Open Phys Ed
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
This module includes activities that are designed to develop and reinforce several locomotor and manipulative skills. All of the basic locomotor skills, static and dynamic balancing, as well as underhand tossing, rolling, and catching are addressed. Other learning outcomes are also addressed within the module’s activities. Module Documents. Complete module packet: [PDF, WORD].
Changing the Game Project
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
“Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement. They are the foundation of mastery.” – James Clear “I wish my kid would practice more on his own,” said one mom to me at a recent talk. “He could be so much better if he applied himself.” “I hear you,” said her friend. “If he spent as. The post How to Help Your Athletes Build Great Habits and Break the Bad Ones appeared first on Changing the Game Project.
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.
Mindful PE
AUGUST 9, 2021
One of the things I worried about the most my first year of teaching PE was what to do if I needed a substitute. This was also in the time of COVID, when we were bouncing back and forth between in-person and hybrid, so even I wasn't sure what we would be doing one week to the next. No matter the climate, having solid substitute plans are an important part of getting set up for PE-- it will alleviate stress when you're probably already stressed enough with whatever is taking you from school that
Drowning in the Shallow
DECEMBER 12, 2021
The view we have of children shapes what type of PE, school sport and school based physical activity (PESA) we provide. In a deficit based approach we see children as either at risk of becoming broken or already broken.
Reinventing the Game
AUGUST 27, 2021
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.
Mr. Suarez's Physical Education
AUGUST 18, 2021
Here is an extra copy of our 2021-2022 PE Syllabus. Make sure to have your parent and or guardian sign the back page before taking a screenshot of it and submitting it. Front Page Back Page with needed signature lines.
Slow Chat PE
JUNE 17, 2021
Today June 14, 2021 was the final day of the marathon school year that will forever be known to me as the CoVid Years. To separate the last two years would be like asking what would Pinky be like without Brain? Who would Ben be without Jerry? What would peanut butter do if it had never met chocolate those many years ago? The years will be lumped together forever much like the blizzard years of 2006 and 2007 that created the wildest winter experiences of my childhood.
Player Development Project
MAY 11, 2021
The FA’s Four Corner Model can be a useful tool for coaches. But to use it effectively, we need to understand both its purpose and its limitations, and learn how to apply it in a way that supports our coaching without governing our approach. All coaches need guidance on how best to support their players, and the Four Corner Model can provide an excellent framework for session design and player development, provided we use it correctly.
Carly's P.E. Games
MAY 16, 2021
I can't believe it's been almost a year since my last post. What a crazy year it has been with the Covid-19 pandemic. I'm so thankful that I've still been able to teach PE in person most of this school year. I recently had someone ask me, "What are your top 5 favorite games for PE?". I figured this would be a great blog post, so here goes! When the students walk into the gym and see these games set up, their eyes LIGHT UP with excitement!
Active Schools Us
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Danielle Branciforti has taught PE for 30 years. She has been at the Hebrew Academy for Special Children in Woodmere, NY for the last year and a half. . Active Schools: How has the pandemic changed PE for you and your students?? . Danielle: It’s been a disaster – trying to do PE remotely is such a disservice to the students, all of whom have some developmental, behavioral, or some physical limitations.
Open Phys Ed
DECEMBER 4, 2021
Every year, right around the holiday season, students start to fall into a frenzy of excitement, forget their impulse control basics, and can use a little physical education etiquette reminder. This winter-themed instant activity module was designed just for that. We’ve created 11 fun and engaging instant activities with social and emotional learning academic language posters focused on the CASEL SEL competencies.
Human Kinetics
MARCH 22, 2021
BY SETH JENNY, PhD, SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY, AND REBEKAH JOHNSON, MSE, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT CARTHAGE COLLEGE. In the presentation below, Human Kinetics authors Rebekah Johnson and Seth Jenny provide tips, suggestions, common pitfalls, and practical solutions for technology integration for Physical Educators completing edTPA (education Teacher Performance Assessment). . .
RC Families
MAY 24, 2021
My dad talked about quality vs. quantity time when I was growing up. His philosophy was that quality mattered more than quantity when it came to spending time with his six kids. I’m not sure what brought him to that conclusion–maybe it was his way of making himself feel better about the fact that he. Read More.
Sports for Schools
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. 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. Yet the fittest five children in a year 6 class today are less fit than the least fit were 20 years ago. How physical activity can stimulate positive mental health.
Reinventing the Game
JUNE 15, 2021
I find these two words, Redundancy and Degeneracy , keep cropping up in my mind as I explore and delve further into how people adapt to the world they live in to hopefully get a better idea of learning. The words sort of represent a short cut for me to understand much of what is sometimes said about skill acquisition and learning in PE. Probably without giving justice to a proper definition , Redundancy refers to the fail-safes we have in systems to prevent too much reliance on any one process.
Mr. Suarez's Physical Education
AUGUST 16, 2021
(21-22 School Year) Below are 2 training videos that will help teach you how to open your new combination padlock. Reminders : Do not share your new 3 digit code with anyone. Always remember to lock your padlock behind you when leaving your locker. If you lose your padlock, the price of a new one is $7.00 and you can purchase a new one from the P.E. teachers in the locker rooms.
Slow Chat PE
MARCH 23, 2021
There is nothing better in the world than learning. Connecting new information to old information is one of the greatest gifts we have as human beings. My newest dive into learning was created by the New Jersey Principals & Supervisors Association. I was extremely interested in the law surrounding LGBT+ students and their rights. David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director, was running the show in the morning in conjunction with Robyn Gigl, Esq.
Player Development Project
MARCH 24, 2021
PDP Co-Founder Dave Wright & PDP Technical Advisor Dan Wright discussing the benefits of playing multiple sports. It’s sometimes suggested in the sporting world that, if you want to make it at an elite level, you should specialize early and not play multiple sports during childhood. But does this theory hold up to scrutiny? An increasing number of coaches, recruiters, and other experts are arguing the opposite: that playing multiple sports is not only beneficial for the all-round development
Better Coaching
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Hand Eye Coordination & Reaction Speed Training Tool. What is this odd toy and how can we use it to help our athletes? Well. From their website: IMPROVE COORDINATION & REFLEX SKILLS: Increase hand eye coordination, reflexes, tracking, and decision-making skills with HECOstix. It’s perfect to train your brain and improve your skills; or just to exercise and have fun with family and friends.
Active Schools Us
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
¿Cómo va ese dicho: la familia que camina 50 millas juntos en Yellowstone, es una triunfadora en la educación física? Bien, puede que no sea un dicho real, pero es una realidad para Grace Federico, madre de dos hijos de Pueblo, Colorado, y su familia. El amor de Grace por la actividad física se lo transmitió su padre, y es algo que ella y su esposo, a su vez, transmitieron a sus hijos, un hijo de 17 años y una hija de 11 años.
Growing Healthy Kids
DECEMBER 29, 2021
“Children who have obesity are at greater risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which have a significant impact on health and healthcare costs. Obesity can also increase the risk for severe symptoms of COVID-19, even among children. Additionally, decades of data show that children of color and those growing up furthest from economic opportunity are at greatest risk for obesity.
Open Phys Ed
JULY 28, 2021
It’s time to ReImagine what physical education means for students and families. It’s time to ReEngage our relationships and heal as a community. Let’s Bridge the Gap together. The free resources provided below are designed to help your students build relationships, build routines, and rebuild a love of health-enhancing physical activity.
AKA Sports
DECEMBER 21, 2021
It hit me a couple weeks back. I was the pseudo umpire just down the first base line. As I scanned the crowd, 2 fields of 12 players each, their wives and friends with smirks on the sidelines, White Snake Here I Go Again and Violent Femmes Blister in the Sun playing on the beats box, it was clear to me, we were onto something. Wiffle Ball has been played indoors and out, with all different styles and variations since the 1950s.
RC Families
DECEMBER 27, 2021
If you like to set new year’s goals, or establish new year’s resolutions, here are my top 10 for parents in 2022: 1. Be sure your child feels and hears your love every day. Find new ways to say and show “I love you.” 2. Be intentional about saying more positive than negative comments. Here’s. Read More.
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