Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

But then in the fall this year, I started doing live virtual classes as well as teaching in – person. Active Schools: What do you find that your students respond most enthusiastically to in PE? . Active Schools: What can people, especially parents, do to support PE?? . We had a virtual Field Day that went great.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

I must say that every one of my articles were written as a result of an observation, some experience, some reading and connecting it to what I think I need to do better as a Physical Education (PE) teacher. I find outcome-focussed experiences occupying a lot of the discussion for PE planning. Again, is this sufficient?

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned pro, these PE lesson plan templates are your ticket to stress-free and successful PE instruction. ” Free Download! .” ” Free Download!

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Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 11, 2024

I have to find some consensus as I have been a PE teacher for almost three decades and that is bound to mean something. There is no perfect lesson but perhaps a context best-fit one! The adjective perfect is too subjective to/for the teacher and potentially contrarian to the learner centred ideals of movement development.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 5, 2024

Northern Arizona University is now accepting applications for a new, fully online program that offers a pathway to secure the Standard Arizona Physical Education teaching credential for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. Learn more at nau.edu/health-sciences/physical-education.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each lesson includes a one page lesson overview, equipment checklist, game setup, teaching cues, standard alignment and more! Standards-Aligned Jump Rope Activities for Elementary PE Beyond being fun, jump rope games and activities also address specific SHAPE Standard 1 (Developing a variety of motor skills) sub-standards: PreK-2: 1.2.16

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class. 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.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

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. Mike won “Elementary P.E.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

PE teacher Sue Mathewson displays PLT4M curriculum options on a smart board at Hammond Central High School. Students can find what interests them and explore fitness on their terms, which is huge for engagement and participation.” And I love the opportunities to measure and track progress and growth.”

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

This approach increases student engagement and fosters more organized and efficient teaching for you! I am a big believer in teaching through gameplay! Find games that incorporate your objective and teach it to your students. These can include fitness tests, skill assessments, or even game rules recall.

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Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 27, 2021

The amount of administration to support teaching seems to have almost overwhelm actual direct teaching matters. Do we need more space and time to think of teaching and learning? It is space and time that comes with joy and satisfaction in teaching and learning for teachers. So recently, it has been crazy.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While 1 to 1 devices might work in a math or science class at desks or tables, it can be hard to picture what 30 plus devices look like inside a gymnasium, weight room, or fitness center. Finally, students work independently or in groups on devices without teacher leading lesson on projector. PLT4M activity page on a computer.

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PLT4M

MAY 26, 2023

Instead, most teacher professional development offered throughout the school year is geared towards general teaching practices or other subjects like math, science, and english. But physical education teachers must keep up with the best practices for today’s physical education classroom.

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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.

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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. The main researchers in these areas (CLA, NP, etc.)

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

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PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

Assessment in PE It is important to note that assessment does not equal testing. Testing implies pass/fail, and this, for our purposes, is useless when it comes to fitness, performance, and physical education. Assessment in physical education better implies measurement and comparison. Find a Time.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Aligning To Standards With PLT4M Schools in Illinois can take these 6 ISBE PE standards and outline curriculum that meets the individual needs of it’s student population. Does PLT4M Align To Shape Standards?

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Although different computer monitoring software exists to keep students off of things like Instagram and Facebook pages, the goal is to instill good digital citizenship so that students can stay on task without the looming threat of a teacher constantly monitoring appropriate computer use. Again, this reinforces good digital citizenship.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fitness education is an integral part of student development, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. What is Fitness Education?

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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. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. , etc. So on and on the thoughts swirl.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Funny enough, these tests were designed to evaluate students for “ military preparedness” more than evaluating fitness. Are these fitness evaluations the best way to measure progress in our students?

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

By tracking their progress, teachers can identify individual student learning needs and tailor their teaching methods to suit each student better. It helps teachers and educational institutions evaluate the effectiveness of their curriculum and teaching methods.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Over her career, she helped secure over $200,000 of grant funding for implementation of heart rate technology, fitness equipment, and PLT4M. While Christi has retired from teaching after over 30 years in the field, she is still sharing insights and ideas for PE programs across the country.

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PLT4M

JULY 27, 2022

As Chapter 5 discusses, fitness, for example, helps prime students for learning. Horn takes a closer look at one school’s journey to a fitness-focused personalized PE experience. Far too often, PE class makes some individuals feel like failures.” ” (pg. ” (pg. From start to finish, Michael B.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

.” Graduating with a degree in Physical Education, she jumped into a career as a Nevada middle and high school PE teacher (1993-2003), a coach, and a Division 1 basketball official, but she yearned for even more. I also learned that teaching was fun and allowed me to continue to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. No equipment, no problem.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

What started as a passion project for our two co-founders while they were teaching and coaching has since grown into a nationwide fitness and health movement. Thank you to all of the teachers and coaches who share our mission of empowering students with the love and skills for lifelong fitness. Get Access Here.

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Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

At the heart of this program is Oliver Matthew Caja , a seasoned PE teacher with 20 years of experience in the field. His international experience brings a unique perspective to SPH’s PE curriculum, which blends physical activity with cultural appreciation.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Dance is a polarizing subject in the world of physical education: some teachers love to teach it, other teachers can’t even imagine themselves teaching it. We teach them to love dancing, as early and often as possible. I understand the importance of support musicality when teaching dance.

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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. Any type of injury from working out will likely stop a student’s fitness journey in its tracks. PE teacher Adam Hughes reviews with a student how to scale a movement with a PVC pipe.

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Reinventing the Game

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The big assumption I made here (not the best assumption for a holistic picture of PE but adequate for what I want to share here) is that skill acquisition is a big part of our job as PE teachers and it is necessary for us to think about it in order to do better.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But anyone who has observed or taken part in a quality physical education program knows that the subject of PE is one of the best opportunities for students’ physical health development.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical Education programs teach children the skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain an active lifestyle. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Examples of physical education include teaching concepts and building skills around things like muscular strength, endurance, mobility, cardiovascular health, and more.

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The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Here are some ideas to help you navigate rainy-day PE sessions: Plan Ahead for Rainy Day PE Lessons It’s always wise to have a solid plan for indoor PE sessions when the weather takes a turn. Start by gathering a variety of soft, versatile equipment like foam balls or bean bags, which are safe for indoor spaces.

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