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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

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Are you losing your gym space for a class period, a day, a week or longer? At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. No Problem!

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

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and as students slowly file into the gym, curiosity fills the air. My focus in physical education centers on equity and inclusion in fitness, particularly access to fitness options in underserved communities of color. The 20-minute bike ride serves as more than a “gym class.” The bell rings at 9 a.m.

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Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation

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Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. As a school community, we value learning outside the school walls, and as educators we were drawn to fishing because of its many variables and open outcomes. He has served as Ancona’s Outdoor Learning Educator since 2016.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

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As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

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Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Educators worry about time spent on learning, the Common Core, and curriculum standards (all for good reason). The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

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As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. She also serves on the MNSHAPE Board of Directors.

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5 Strategies for Using the National Physical Education Standards … and the Benefits of Being a Standards-Based PE Teacher

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How do you know what to teach in your physical education classes? I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. In 2022, I was honored to be named the SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Let me tell you a little bit about me.