Physical Education Update

MARCH 18, 2023

With the holidays approaching, a question many parents are asking themselves is, “How can I keep your children active when they are home from school?” ” It’s a good question for physical education teachers too. You can help by making your students aware of the following website.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Why is physical education important to health?

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In most conversations about improving schools, the role of physical education is an afterthought, or worse, not even mentioned. Instead, we look at core subjects, test scores, and student performance without considering the impact of physical education and activity. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I am currently in my 12th year of teaching in the area of Special Education, and my 8th year of teaching Adapted P.E. in the Tempe Elementary School District. Please reach out if I can help in any way~! =) Respectfully, Chelsey Sands Adapted Physical Education teacher Tempe Elementary School District #3

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Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

We have witnessed the pendulum swing towards a more just and inclusive health and physical education field. Notably, we observe positive shifts in areas such as elementary school fitness testing, the reconsideration of dodgeball, and the adoption of skills-based health education.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class.

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S&S

JANUARY 3, 2023

Our 2023 February Fitness Challenge Calendar is here! Use this printable calendar as a resource to share with your students and encourage them to participate in the challenge in school and/or at home with their family. The post February Printable Fitness Challenge Calendar appeared first on S&S Blog.

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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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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance? In 2010, the CDC released an 84-page report titled “The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance.” Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active?

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The kids at Irene Lopez Elementary School had a ball on Thursday, and students at over 600 other schools throughout Arizona will soon follow suit thanks to a new partnership between the Arizona Coyotes and Equality Health. Those educators then incorporate that very curriculum into their P.E.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The funding will positively impact more than 220,000 students across 73 cities and towns statewide, with 368 different schools receiving grant awards. This season’s 500 granted wishes will fulfill requests from teachers in the areas of agricultural studies, arts, math, physical education and wellness, science and special needs.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 10, 2024

Finally, our school district holds an annual 5th Grade Track and Field event at each of the four high schools for all 19 elementary schools. The previous two years, I have designed the onsite Field Day around “Traveling the World,” since my school is an International Studies school. Asking for help!

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Heartzones

MARCH 25, 2024

” ~ Bennett Ranch Elementary School (BRES) Administrator What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? Bennett Ranch Elementary generously was loaned the Heart Zones’ sensors during the 2019/20 school year. You can email Ben Wells at benjamin.wells@d49.org

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example, even something like a pickleball unit in physical education is tapping into a wide range of social-emotional skills. Combined, explicit and implicit SEL activities for high school students can support the complete picture of student development. Does what we are about to say fit the THINK acronym?

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. A typical school day for most students is very structured and filled with academic demands. I say bring it on!!

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School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. I was ecstatic my mission of promoting family fitness was taking hold. Invite parents/ teachers/staff to join in the fitness and running activities as well.

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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

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. Students can develop these critical lifelong fitness skills through physical education classes.

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Heartzones

JUNE 28, 2023

Kids were just going through the motions on fitness tests and games. But when Heart Zones was introduced that changed… What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? Ann still uses the curriculum which is easy to follow and can be adapted to fit other games. Funding is important.

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Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

I also learned more about history from the Civilizations games than I feel like I did in my elementary school classroom. This looks different at the various classroom levels, but this is one of the goals of any good Montessori teacher and school. This is the same for me when creating games for physical education.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

At this time, we are only surveying teachers in Arizona elementary schools (or schools that serve children in grades K-6 including K-8 and K-12). The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete. After completing the survey, you can add your email to win one of 15 $25 gift cards.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Get Access Here.

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Elementary PE Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Below are Christmas stations called “Saving Our Santa” by Bart Jones at Van Meter Elementary school. Another fun Christmas activity that is based on the Twelve days of Christmas carol is the Twelve Days of Fitness. I wish you all a relaxing and veryMerryChristmas!!

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The PE Shed

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Are you stuck for Christmas Physical Education Ideas and PE Christmas games this Christmas? The PE Shed has PE stocking fillers to make Physical Education exciting and relevant this Christmas. , Go through the 12 days of fitness as a whole class (singing the song from the 12th Day!).

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the power of physical activity for managing student behavior and provide practical strategies for incorporating physical activity into the classroom and school culture through regular physical education. Students exercise during a physical education class.

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The PE Shed

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Whether you have started carving your pumpkin or you hope Halloween blows by like the wind, we have some Physical Education resources that will have your students screaming in excitement this Halloween in your PE classes. , Trick or Treat Fitness also includes a resource page, which will support you in teaching the activity.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Almost every Colombian has played Tejo at some point in their lives, starting with a non-explosive version in elementary school and going to senior citizen homes. Since there is no defense or lots of physical exertion, this game can be played by any age, fitness level, physical ability, etc.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. Read “ The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education ”. Create a Black History Fitness Trail.

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SHAPE America

JULY 25, 2023

The question above is one I am often asked as the person responsible for health and adapted/physical education in Oregon’s Portland Public Schools (PPS). PPS provides more health education than many school districts in the United States. She began working in education in 2003 as an elementary school teacher.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Thank you to SHAPE America for publishing a great article on How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education Materials courtesy of SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, www.shapeamerica.org. All rights reserved.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I recently watched an elementary school cross-country meet and was struck by the amount of talent that ran past me. I don’t know what it’s like in your region when it comes to cross-country participation, but our elementary school numbers are quite high. The meets in our area regularly draw between 600 and 1600 runners.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Quality physical education is a popular buzzword in the world of PE. But actually defining and outlining the what, why, and how of quality physical education is a little more challenging. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

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Active Schools Us

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Principals fitting this profile did not feel strongly that CSPAPs would or would not lead to positive outcomes, that teachers and parents were or were not supportive of such initiatives, or that the school’s physical and policy environments were or were not conducive to CSPAP implementation. 2019; Parks et al., Orendorff, K.,

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