Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designed for students from kindergarten through high school, the program introduces young learners to a balanced mix of traditional sports and unique activities. For elementary school (ES) students, Allison has integrated two 45-minute classes each week—one focused on PE and another dedicated to swimming.

PE 98

PE PE Teacher Elementary Physical Activity 98

SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

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. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving, I invited my fifth graders and their classroom teachers to my gym for a special event.

Physical Education 364

Physical Education Education Education Elementary 364

SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. Why Fishing?

Recreation 411

Recreation Physical Education Education Education 411

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. ” “Students can do physical activity outside of school; they don’t need PE classes.”

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? Read “ The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education ”.

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Physical Education Health Education Education 221

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. These lessons promote physical activity, skill development, and teamwork.

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Elementary PE Motor Skills Physical Education 52

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

Sports 98

Sports Sports Sport Biomechanics 98