Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates? Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education.

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The Sporting

MARCH 19, 2023

A History of Yoga - The abridged version Yoga is one of the most popular forms of physical and mental exercise in modern life. Where once humans pounded the streets on long runs as their primary form of exercise, you are now far more likely to find them in various poses in a yoga class.

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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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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

Plus, with their vibrant colors and customizable banners, these pits will add a pop of excitement to any gym or playground. FlipFrenzy Set is a game that combines speed, strategy, and exercise for an electrifying PE session. Get ready to roll, dive, and dodge in the coolest Gaga experience ever!

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Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

They get to pretend they’re witches, zombies, ghosts, and other spooky creatures while engaging in physical activity. By turning simple movements into part of a story or game, students are more likely to forget they’re even exercising. These games are so entertaining, students will forget they’re actually exercising!

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The same line could easily represent the average day as a physical activity director! Some weeks might have adequately-staffed classes or groups perfectly aligned by age, and other weeks may have mixed age groups, or facing staffing shortages or staff with limited physical activity/fitness training.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The moves, exercises and activities that make up gymnastics help children to understand the way their bodies move, and how these movements can be coordinated and controlled. Physical activity that involves safely putting pressure on bones through weight-bearing is understood to be beneficial for bone development.

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The Sporting

JULY 27, 2022

My knee is still almost the size of my head, I’ve probably walked a combined 500 steps over the last 4 days and my “exercise” consists of lying on my back and squeezing my glutes or quads. Well before I work my way up to that, I’m also really looking forward to some real workouts at the gym and growing my quad muscles back.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

First and foremost, PE activities without equipment can teach students lifelong fitness skills they can do anywhere and anytime. Outside of school, many students will not have access to equipment for exercise. 3) Yoga Often students will want to explore different types of fitness and exercise. Get Access Here.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Young people see yoga as a viable form of physical exercise but aren’t always sure where to start. Teaching yoga in physical education class allows all students to safely explore yoga for the first time. This could be at home or a local gym or studio. ” 20 Popular Yoga Poses For Students. Download Now!

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AKA Sports

DECEMBER 6, 2022

These suggestions include: Eat Well Be physically active Maintain a healthy weight Get enough sleep Quit Smoking Avoid too much alcohol As we look to the winter ahead there’s certain things that we can count on. Challenge yourself to find a new winter activity if you struggle to get outside when the weather changes.

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Kids Sports Activities Blog

AUGUST 5, 2017

Zumba fitness classes are a fun & exhilarating way for kids to get the benefits of physical activity. Try Zumba exercise workouts at your local gym, on Nintendo wii, or a work out dvd.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with motor skills, making it difficult for these children in physical education classes because they may not be able to keep up. This can lead to embarrassment among their peers and a lack of interest in physical activity (think physical literacy).

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PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. This article will discuss what functional fitness is, why it is important, and how to incorporate it into physical education and everyday life.

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The same line could easily represent the average day as a physical activity director! Some weeks might have adequately-staffed classes or groups perfectly aligned by age, and other weeks may have mixed age groups, or facing staffing shortages or staff with limited physical activity/fitness training.

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The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

Injury-Proofing Your Training: Smart Strategies for Long-Term Success Injuries are a common part of exercise - but you can prevent them. A strong, well-conditioned body can run faster, jump higher, lift heavier weights and perform better overall in various physical activities.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2022

Third, the key to your success is to kept track of your physical activity. . To get started, one of the best ways of gifting exercise energy is to start by reaching outside the walls of your home and your school gym. Lesson #1: Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA).

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Heartzones

MARCH 8, 2022

Show Me How much Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity is in Your Physical Education Class? . I also realized that I was the one that prescribed the exercise that he was doing. How Much Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity is in a School Day? This is the printout I first looked at in the early 1980’s.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A goal is the culmination of knowledge and habits we hope to instill for lifelong physical activity and health. The same can be said for students who decide they are not athletic and exercise is not for them. Some argue they are intellectuals who do not need their physicality. We should distinguish objectives from goals.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. However, physical education classes are far from the gym class stereotypes portrayed in popular movies and TV shows.

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Skillastics

JULY 1, 2022

There’s no denying the pandemic changed the way we communicated, learned, and even exercised. But now that the majority of kids and schools have moved back to onsite learning and physical activity, you might find yourself asking if there’s still a place for digital learning, and if it really can be used to get kids moving.

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Skillastics

JULY 1, 2022

There’s no denying the pandemic changed the way we communicated, learned, and even exercised. But now that the majority of kids and schools have moved back to onsite learning and physical activity, you might find yourself asking if there’s still a place for digital learning, and if it really can be used to get kids moving.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 15, 2024

STEM Sports has been a game changer for many PE programs across the country, as the curriculum fosters physical literacy with lessons designed for the physically active learner by taking students out of the traditional classroom setting and into the gym or on to the field.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Avoid framing activities as “required.”

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School Yard

MARCH 19, 2019

Students’ emotional health and wellness is just as important as physical health and wellness to those who teach physical education. The mindfulness practices of learning to be aware of and manage emotions and relationships is a significant part of participation in sports, exercise, and teamwork. HotSpots Yoga Spots, Set of 12.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily?

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

And while people argue that regular physical activity can be achieved without physical education, PE lesson plans and curriculum can help equip and ensure students become physically literate. 2) Mental – Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues have become the center of educational conversations.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

All of which can benefit from regular physical activity. One of the top barriers to participation in physical activity for individuals with a disability is the negative attitudes of people – like fitness center staff – towards disability. Inclusion Solutions : Seek out training around disability for all staff.

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Heartzones

MAY 11, 2022

Without the heart rate monitors, kids would blow off gym class and not get the exercise they need everyday.” One of our primary goals was to increase the participation of physical activity in our classrooms-including our gymnasiums where PE had a primary role of physical activity.

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Montessori Physical Education

MAY 22, 2022

These mini-games help the students practice sport specific skills, they increase overall participation, and the students get more exercise, which results in them having more fun. More Exercise One of the tough things about sports like softball and baseball is there can be a lot of standing around for most players.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

At step 3, students can pursue programs for athletic performance or general physical performance to pursue a physically active lifestyle. In addition to introducing barbell movements, we begin to introduce different dumbbell exercises within a training day.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

As physical educators, we should focus on developing meaningful relationships with our students and creating a positive learning environment for every child and youth that walks into our gym. development, emotional, physical) of each student. Keep Joy In Physical Education. Support Student Autonomy.

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The Physical Educator

MARCH 3, 2022

The idea is simple: talk to your students about the strategies that they use to overcome challenges in their learning, take notes on what they share, and then create a mural that displays all of their answers on the wall of your gym. When I first created the Yeti Poster for my gym, my school went out and created a set of Yeti Pins for me.

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Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

The national search seeks teams that embrace best practices and innovate new ways to encourage physical activity, minimize injury risk and support athletes’ emotional, social and mental well-being. They wrap up with core strengthening exercises and a cool down and final team stretch. High school teams may be nominated here.

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