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. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. While it isn’t a panacea, physical activity and exercise have been shown to positively influence ALL of these troubling trends.

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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. What is Mindfulness?

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Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

ecological, physical education) into a journal search site and came across a paper by Rudd ret al, An ecological dynamics conceptualisation of physical ‘education’: Where we have been and where we could go next. So recently, I did the usual, after a long while, and type out my topics of interest (i.e. Correira, V.,

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PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2022

Exercise and fitness should not be a one size fits all approach. Modified exercises allow every individual to succeed in fitness. In this blog, we will explore 5 exercise modification examples that are an excellent addition to any physical education class or workout. Let’s use the push-up as an example.

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Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

Physical Education and Physically Educate. These are students who went through our Physical Education (PE) system and the cue/rule they used was a direct observable expectation of a pass which they conveyed without modification to their peers. This is an extremely popular way of teaching for many.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. 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!

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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

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

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Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

It reached a point where I wondered what really I have accomplished in decades of teaching Physical Education (PE) or if I even have been teaching at all. PE is sometime broken up to cognitive, affective and the physical in its delivery plans. Is living it.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Physical education ice breakers are a great way to get students comfortable when starting a new semester or school year. This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students.

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. Recently, I came upon a question asked on social media regards what is skill, or to be skilful and what does it mean for Physical Education (PE).

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Gopher Sport

JULY 26, 2024

As physical educators, I believe that we can make a big difference in the gym, teaching peace and love through our everyday practices. It is a great family day promoting love of family and the importance of exercise. It’s an exciting and fun way to promote exercising together! Which would YOU prefer?” “YOU YOU go first!”

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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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Physical Education Update

JULY 23, 2022

It’s a wonderful demonstration of the joy of movement, shared between a boy and his dog. And isn’t the joy of movement what physical educators are trying to impart to their students? Physical Education Update. Why this video? I can’t think of better images to leave you with as we break for the summer.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Think biceps by the ears!

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. This approach aims to teach students the value of regular exercise and how to design routines that suit their individual needs and goals. Standard 2: Applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts.

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

One of the things I enjoy most in Physical Education is being able to find and create activities that have the students active the entire time and not realize it. I love this game because students are working together in groups, getting exercise while learning to wait their turns, and learning the fun game of bowling.

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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. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Grace says they had to prioritize PE and physical activity to improve their well-being. Are you ready to join the movement? But it’s not all fun and games (and hikes). They seem to be happier.

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Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

For example, with the rise of pickleball’s popularity in recent years, as the physical education teacher, perhaps you invite the teacher you are friendly with to come by the gym or your outside space to learn the game, interact with students in a positive manner, and to obtain the benefit of physical activity during the workday.

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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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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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PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 30, 2022

PE warm up routines are an excellent opportunity to kick start physical education classes. From managing the chaos of beginning class to getting students ready for the physical activity of the day, PE warm up routines are a fun way to get PE class going. PE Warm ups can make for better workouts.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity?

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School Yard

MARCH 19, 2019

Practicing self-awareness and emotional acceptance in physical education classes can be an important part of helping students to improve and maintain their health and well-being. Read More: What Are the Goals of Physical Education? Physical Benefits of Mindfulness Practice. Sportime Economy Play and Exercise Ball.

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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. Grade: K-2.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 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. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices.

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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

MAY 3, 2023

Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being. This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 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 technology use in physical education. Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education.

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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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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The activities in this module are designed to teach students how to move safely around a track (running loop) while exploring different locomotor movements and having imaginative fun with their classmates. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.

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Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

What is the first thing a physical education teacher should do at the beginning of the year? I am a physical education teacher and I have my own classroom, whether it be the gym or outside.” While it is true that you have your own classroom, what is also true is that physical education is a co-curricular. “

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Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 8, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Flip the coin ==> if the coin lands on heads choose any of the even numbered exercises and perform 10 reps. Roll a dice to see what exercise you will complete.

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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. PLT4M Classroom. Avoid framing activities as “required.”

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Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” 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. The best part?

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