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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives.

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. Imagine the fun and excitement you will have playing five different games in five different days, trying to become the ultimate fitness winner. Spoiler alert!

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. The goal is not to discourage early physical activityindeed, free play and basic motor skill development are crucial for young children.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. Finding a comprehensive resource that schools are willing to invest in is rare. In elementary school, PE introduces students to a wide variety of motor skills, including running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing, and more.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides leadership, resources, and best practices for school districts across the state. These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

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. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week.