SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

From these teachers and coaches, students learn just how important physical activity is for physical, mental, and social-emotional health. Have progressions and regressions of specific movements available within the teaching and coaching mode to facilitate development (e.g., Show how these skills are developed across sport.

Motor Skills 391

Motor Skills Sport Sports Sports 391

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Focus on teaching lifelong skills in various domains and units to prepare students for an active future. Schedule a 15-Minute demo to learn how PE teachers are ushering in a new age of Physical Education with Fitness and Technology! Be designed to show that physical education is for everyone , not just the athletically gifted.

PE 116

PE Physical Activity High School Physical Education 116

Alexandra Lemm

MARCH 18, 2020

I could NOT imagine having to handle a career at home while teaching a child, so here’s a teacher in the flesh telling you that you are doing an AMAZING job! 5:00-6:00- Some form of exercise (there are plenty of videos on Youtube!). Another form of exercise . 8:00-10:00- Wake up, eat, get ready . A healthy snack .

Teacher 130

Teacher Teaching Teaching Exercise 130

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.

Education 86

Education Education Elementary School Physical Education 86

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. Get Access Here.

Exercise 96

Exercise Cardio Movement Fitness 96

Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

These pair of words may sound simplistic and maybe even having negative literal connotations at first, especially if you have never encountered it with relation to learning and probably off-putting to someone who wants to teach better and got no appetite for seemingly obscure concepts.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education Teaching Teaching PE 130

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

A tribute to an amazing high school art teacher and her social justice-minded students who wanted to express their feelings about the impact of gun violence on them and their school communities. Meet high school art teacher, Lisa Wallenburg! This is an abbreviated version of Ms.

Schooling 246

Schooling High School Psychology Teacher 246

The Everlearner

JUNE 19, 2024

The new International Baccalaureate Sport, Exercise and Health Science course will be taught by PE teachers around the world starting September 2024.

Teaching 111

Teaching Teaching PE Teacher Exercise 111

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 29, 2023

Not taking your lunch is not a badge of honor, it is teaching people that you don’t need breaks, when in fact, you absolutely do! Try deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or simply taking a moment to focus on your senses and the present moment. Mindfulness can help reduce stress and improve focus.

Schooling 246

Schooling Teaching Teaching Exercise 246

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Which leads us on to our next point… Teaching gymnastics is in line with the national curriculum.

Primary School 97

Primary School Teaching Teaching Schooling 97

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

These immersive, AI-assisted teleconsultations will go beyond today’s video calls, leveraging augmented reality (AR) to allow nurses to guide students or teachers through real-time first-aid treatments, medication administration, or health assessments.

Schooling 290

Schooling Assessment Physiology Health Education 290

Physical Education Update

JANUARY 18, 2023

When we think of physical education classes, we automatically envision students exercising in a gym. However, the reality is that many teachers don’t have a gymnasium in which to work. That leaves them with the challenge of finding activities that students can perform in their classroom.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education Education Education Teaching 130

The Everlearner

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Almost all PE teachers teach about the heart whether in GCSE or A-Level and I hope these eight facts may come in useful at some point. To celebrate this marvellous day for rose growers, chocolatiers and card companies, I thought I would nab the opportunity to write about the heart a little bit.

Teacher 59

Teacher PE PE Teacher Sport 59

Carly's P.E. Games

APRIL 16, 2020

I am also posting a really FUN exercise video, and a read a aloud for you! Small pieces of paper with exercises written on them (Same number as eggs.) Note: if you do not have plastic eggs, simple use paper to make your own paper eggs, then write exercises on the back side. This is a great book which teaches about SPORTSMANSHIP!

Fitness 130

Fitness Fitness Exercise Teacher 130

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you are a health and physical education teacher who would like to celebrate Black History Month in your classes, take a look at the five ideas below. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily?

Physical Education 221

Physical Education Health Education Education 221

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We explore benefits, tips, and strategies for teaching the 4 strokes of swimming in physical education. Why Teach The 4 Strokes of Swimming In PE At the very least, students should be able to perform all the basic lifesaving swimming skills like treading water, breathing, floating, and getting back to the wall or shallow water if fatigued.

Teaching 116

Teaching Teaching PE Recreation 116

Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Workday Wellness While Improving their Practice and the School Culture . Do this to the extent that your own practices and methods are improved as a teacher within your content area but allow yourself the breaks necessary to keep your focus during work times. By: Lisa Paulson. Kristian Ellingson.

Education 182

Education Education Teacher Physical Education 182

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources. Some focus heavily on teaching individual skillslike dribbling or jumpingbut lack engaging, fun activity ideas.

Elementary 52

Elementary PE Motor Skills Physical Education 52

Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

This is my 18th year teaching for Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and I must say, this has been the BEST start to the school year that I have experienced! My goal is to MAXIMIZE our time together with lots of movement, exercise, sports and games. Welcome back to school everyone! I feel so blessed to work at KHPS.

Schooling 130

Schooling Elementary PE Physical Activity 130

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

In addition, the strategies mentioned here are simple suggestions and examples of strategies myself or teachers I have worked with have used. In a game setting, individuals with ASD may struggle with switching between tasks (offense to defense and vice versa) and understanding social cues from teammates and the teacher.

Physical Education 76

Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 76

PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

As teachers and administrators strive to create the best learning environment for their students, evidence based practices provide a reliable and effective method for improving student outcomes. A teacher works with a student using technology in physical education. A teacher works with students in physical education class.

Education 98

Education Education Physical Education Physical Activity 98

Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

When it comes to exercise, this is all language you probably don’t need to tell your students. In a world where technology is taking over and “Fortniting” is more popular than bike riding, it is important we all send the same consistent message about the importance of exercise to our students. How much exercise do children need?

Exercise 52

Exercise Aerobic Activity Phys Ed Muscle Strength 52

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. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

PE 52

PE PE Teacher Elementary Physical Education 52

Carly's P.E. Games

OCTOBER 5, 2019

This year I began my 15th year teaching Physical Education. pretty awesome teaching in the school's newly renovated gymnasium! I'm also excited to have a student teacher, Miss Kastens, with us this semester. Daily Dozen Warm-Up Routine - The students begin class by participating in a choreographed, fun mix of 12 exercises.

Schooling 130

Schooling Strength Teaching Teaching 130

Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

This type of versus discussions puts many off almost immediately, especially those in teaching where everything is based on neat time-based structures. As I teach less towards year-end, administrative work pile up, thoughts become preoccupied with non-direct teaching matters. It is not easy. It is not easy.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education PE Education Education 130

Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The students come once a week for 45 minutes, and each minute is packed full of important learning, playing, exercising and sharing. This teaches them how to run, stop and dodge safely and how to cooperate with others. class due to management issues! We are off to a GREAT start! Stop and Go Tag, and Bubble Tag.

Schooling 130

Schooling Flexibility Nutrition Exercise 130

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. This is because physical education teachers are educators.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education Secondary Schools 52

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

I have been lamenting on this for our practise for some time, i.e. how we introduce movement evaluation cues directly as teaching cues to our learners. This is an extremely popular way of teaching for many. This brings to the forefront for me the role of cognition and its influence on how we teach.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education PE Education Education 130

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. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. Are our teaching models, strategies, approaches, etc.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education PE Education Education 130

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. By keeping things simple, PE teachers can introduce students to the basic elements of gymnastics with some soft mats, balance beams (or even lines painted on the floor), and boxes or other elevated surfaces.

PE Teacher 105

PE Teacher Flexibility Movement Exercise 105

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.

Fitness 105

Fitness Fitness PE Physical Education 105

Heartzones

JUNE 1, 2023

Parent/Teacher Conferences with Physical Educators: Show me the data for 50% of the physical education grade – Effort. Parent/Teacher Conferences Now consider showing the parents the heart rate graph of their child for every physical education class! Where is the history of exercise data stored for every student?

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Teacher Education Education 52

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Teachers want to know exactly how to hit on SEL competencies in lesson plans. For example, teachers use mindfulness lesson plans as a way to incorporate explicit SEL activities for high school students. Let’s dive into 10 examples teachers can use in their classrooms! Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School 105

High School Schooling Exercise Achievement 105

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. For one group’s project, students chose to teach a yoga practice and mindfulness meditation. Download Now!

High School 97

High School Schooling Physical Fitness Physical Education 97

Gopher Sport

MAY 7, 2024

Use adversity as an opportunity to get better, grow stronger, to change, to heal, to learn, to teach. It teaches us valuable lessons, builds character, and can help us reach our highest potential. Adversity teaches us valuable lessons about ourselves, the importance of discomfort, and the power of endurance.

Teaching 52

Teaching Teaching Strength Endurance 52

FACTS Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Teaching is a rewarding yet demanding profession. From lesson planning to managing student behavior, stress is something every teacher can expect to encounter at some point in their career. Try meditation, deep breathing exercises, or simply taking a few moments for quiet reflection at the start of your day.

Creativity 52

Creativity Teacher Schooling Teaching 52

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. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Motor Skills 98