Physical Education Update

MARCH 6, 2023

Freerunning is similar to parkour but includes acrobatic trick moves such as aerial rotations and spins that aren’t efficient in terms of speed of movement through a course, but add drama to the sport. Here’s a video that is a compilation of a 3-week parkour unit for elementary school students.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

But with the creation of the Whole School Model, or maybe better know as Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model, there is a new opportunity for physical education to have a seat at the proverbial education table. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools. Schools must invest in PE programs to see higher levels of success in the classroom and community.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! 1) Foundational Fitness Foundational fitness is a must-have middle school physical education unit. Let’s explore.

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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. Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. No matter where they are.

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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. , Our classic Halloween treat is a PE game called 'The Witches Cauldron'. The Witches Cauldron. Love dressing up?

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes.

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Elementary PE Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2017

If you watch it, you can tell this dance is a video game, as you will see all the extra on-screen sounds and movement. I like that these videos show the dance movements that are coming up next in the bottom right hand corner of the screen – that is helpful for students to learn the dance. Stations/Activities.

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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. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level. His program has grown exponentially, and has become part of over 54,000 school and club programs in 54 countries.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Learning About Dance in Physical Education This whole post started based on a conversation I had with a fellow #PhysEdU community member on how to teach dance in elementary PE. A Beat Sheet is a sheet on which different movements/actions are presented in a 4×4 grid. Let’s dive in! Identify the rhythm of the music.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

Suddenly, many of the schools that embraced new physical education curriculum and technology went ‘back to normal.’ ’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. But we need to have PE teachers backs! Then you will be assigned a movement.

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The PE Shed

JUNE 26, 2018

It has made me into a greater physical educator with a more expansive understanding of young children's movement requirements. The PE Shed has created a midline crossing resource pack which has been specifically designed to develop midline crossing skills in PE lessons. What is 'Crossing the midline'?

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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. Instead, ultimate concentration and the perfection of a specific movement are required for mastery.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Also, recognizing that Black history is American history and therefore should be celebrated year-round, you could also incorporate any of these activities into your health and PE curriculum throughout the year. For each incorrect answer, students were directed to do a particular exercise or movement before trying again.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Also, recognizing that Black history is American history and therefore should be celebrated year-round, you could also incorporate any of these activities into your health and PE curriculum throughout the year. For each incorrect answer, students were directed to do a particular exercise or movement before trying again.

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The PE Shed

JANUARY 24, 2017

Children love learning about animals and they love learning new activities in PE. Cat and Mouse Cat and Mouse is fun, exciting and engaging PE game which focuses on movement and coordination. Dead Ants Dead Ants is a PE game focused on movement, coordination, strength an teamwork.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 6, 2025

Teaching PE was my back-up plan. That all changed during my preservice program, which included one adapted PE class. I grappled with this for a while because we take it for granted that student needs are accounted for in a movement-based class. In college, I was a dual major focusing on athletic training and physical education.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

Recess is a common opportunity for physical activity in pre-K and elementary schools, but its implementation is typically less than optimal. Short physical activity breaks in classrooms [SJ18] have been shown to get students more active, and they can be used to teach academic content through movement. 2020 Dec;17(1):1-8.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Elementary physical education curriculum plays a vital role in developing students physical literacy, motor skills, and overall well-being. In this blog, we break down the key components of effective PE curriculum planning and execution. Another challenge is managing the wide range of grade levels within an elementary school.

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