The PE Specialist

JULY 3, 2024

In this post I wanted to share a fun PE Warmup Activity that’s a great way to practice locomotor movements and introduce new exercises to your students. What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! We use this same type of activity idea in our Parachute Lessons as well and call it Parachute Fitness, but this is a […]

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Include at least three motor skills and one foundational movement skill every Motor Skill Monday (every day is even better!) Locomotor skills are the fundamental motor skills we most often associate with successful movement, especially in sports. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. However, it is important that you exercise safely and intuitively to avoid further harm to your body or mind. Exercise can also help people manage depression. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,

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PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are opportunities for students during the school day to get up out of their seats and move. In this article, we explore the benefits of movement activities and provide 15 different free movement breaks for the classroom. First, movement breaks promote increased focus and attention span.

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The Sporting

JULY 6, 2023

The Best Pull-Up Bar Exercises For Strong Abs and Your Ultimate Ab Workout If you want strong, toned abs that are the envy of your friends, why not try adding pull-up bar ab exercises to your routine? We’ve put together a list of great pull-up bar exercises, including a simple workout sample routine to use at your next gym session!

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The Sporting

AUGUST 13, 2022

Manage pain with these simple, essential exercises Pain in any body part can hamper your productivity, worsen your mood and gives you a sense of discomfort. One way that you can manage pain holistically is by doing some exercises daily. One way that you can manage pain holistically is by doing some exercises daily.

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The PhysEd Coach

MARCH 7, 2022

The push, pull, hinge, squat, and lunge are found in almost any human movement training. From foundational exercises to advanced strength training, to yoga, foundational movement patterns are the […]. The post Foundational Movement Patterns (with Downloadable PDF Posters) appeared first on The #Physed Coach.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

on a rotating schedule to lead staff in 40 minutes of exercise. These have included a walking challenge of getting at least 10,000 steps per day for a certain amount of time, a water challenge where we try to drink half our body weight in ounces, and a 30-minute movement challenge.

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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently. Exercise was proven to: Increase the number of neurotransmitters in the brain. Absolutely. Improve oxygen flow to the brain.

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health.

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Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

By integrating games like "Witches Hat Tag" and "Night of the Living Zombie Tag" (both found in the Night of the Active Dead resource ), you’ll channel their Halloween excitement into purposeful movement. By turning simple movements into part of a story or game, students are more likely to forget they’re even exercising.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. While Crossfit is an exercise philosophy, it’s also a competitive fitness sport, with the CrossFit Games conducted every year since 2007.

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Physical Education Update

APRIL 7, 2023

Called the 11+ warm-up program, it involves 15 exercises performed in a specific sequence, involving both dynamic and strength exercises. However, before games only the running exercises should be performed. Warmup Design The 11+ warm-up program involves 15 exercises performed in three specific phases.

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably.

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Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 4, 2022

Each round will progressively get harder (more stars to hide behind, more movements, quicker transitions, distractions, etc.). There are 5 different rounds in this Turning Red game! Earn 1 point for each correct answer.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

At PLT4M, we recommend teaching gymnastic skills to the entire class allowing ample students time to practice the movements together. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Each exercise has written and video instruction.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. I also enjoy facilitating professional development opportunities focused on team building and “Learning Through Movement.”

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 2, 2022

The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! Patrick’s Day game with my younger K-1 students, as it’s always fun to see what movements and dances they come up with. Try to complete all the movement challenges! . The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids.

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The Everlearner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Move More Month is a US-founded movement that encourages movement and exercise amongst sufferers of cancer and other illnesses and I have been reading about it in recent weeks. This week, I would like to take the opportunity to draw your attention to Move More Month.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

While it isn’t a panacea, physical activity and exercise have been shown to positively influence ALL of these troubling trends. To do so effectively, we must help students find their passion for activity an exercise, which means expanding our curriculum beyond the traditional “games” model.

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Elementary P.E. Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I’ll go into further details down below or you can go straight to the video You can use this activity as an Encanto brain break, Encanto quiz, or just as a fun movement game to get some exercise! Next, students will have 30 seconds to perform the dance, exercise, or yoga pose that matches with the correct character. -At

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

As a result, many schools encourage and support students in designing personal fitness plans in physical education to build and bridge important concepts around fitness and exercise. This approach aims to teach students the value of regular exercise and how to design routines that suit their individual needs and goals.

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 28, 2022

Make sure to see the full instructions and video down below If you’re interested in more Turning Red games or movement activities, then be sure to check out some of my favorites – Yoga Freeze Dance , Rabbits On The Run , Encanto Guess The Character , and Would You Rather – Spring Edition! -You

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Muscular Endurance: Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated movements or hold a position for an extended period without fatigue. Both aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic (without oxygen) exercises contribute to cardiovascular fitness. Students running on a track.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This game helps the student explore different movement patterns, which can be very challenging. Not everyone will do the same series of movements to accomplish their task. The first movement that they need to practice is being able to sit up without any assistance from their hands. Repeat for a specific number of sets and reps.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 30, 2022

Don’t Skip Warm Up Exercises for Physical Education Class You might be eager to get to the main physical activity of the day, but a good warm-up goes a long way! Warm up exercises for physical education classes can serve multiple purposes. Warm up exercises for physical education classes can serve multiple purposes.

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Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun! Frosty Fitness Dice Exercises: Keep the workout engaging by using Gopher’s TossUp Dice with different winter exercises on each side.

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 9, 2022

Patrick’s Day brain break, a classroom movement game, an elementary PE game, or a fun fitness workout for kids! The layout for this game is a little different compared to my other Who Will Wins, as I was experimenting with some new features You can use this activity as a St. If you’re interested in more St.

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Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 30, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. A) Complete the exercises as shown on the image below. Mike Gincola. Follow instructions below and perform the exercise that represents each letter!! Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. K-2 = Activities.

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Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

They often gather up their cousins and go to local parks to exercise and be active together as a family. She also notes that PE class, which they’ve been doing virtually and supplementing at home with online exercise video channels for the days in between, gets her kids more energized, focused, and “hyped” for school.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily? For each incorrect answer, students were directed to do a particular exercise or movement before trying again. An example of one of the correct answers and its accompanying movement.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 12, 2022

Pilates is easy to learn, and you can do these exercises in a short amount of time. Pilates is a combination of low-intensity exercises and poses. Some stunts and acrobatic exercises may seem overwhelming. There are various beginner-friendly exercises that you can try. Pilates is much more than body movement.

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 18, 2022

You can use this Spring brain break as a movement activity, an elementary PE warm up game, or as a fun workout to get your kids/students moving! Players will perform the exercises, dances, or yoga poses that follows once the timer reaches zero and the screen changes. There are 9 different questions in this fun Spring Would You Rather?

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PLT4M

JANUARY 16, 2024

Bodyweight exercises like the push up are fantastic additions to any strength training program or fitness journey. And like any movement or exercise, the push up can be scaled, modified, and progressed to empower individuals of all experiences and abilities. From there, we can start try different variations of the exercise.

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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. Functional fitness is any type of exercise or workout that translates to the demands of everyday activities.

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The Sporting

MARCH 12, 2023

Nonetheless, consistent gymnastics training can help you become more flexible and mobile, allowing you to do a variety of exercises. Increasing cognitive ability as an Adult According to many studies, learning new and improved gymnastics movements might make your brain sharper. Will You Add Gymnastics To Your Fitness Routine?

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