Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Plug & Play Fitness activities are among the most popular resources on the OPEN platform – with over 100,000 downloads and counting! This page brings all three Plug & Play modules together for quick and easy access across all grade levels.

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Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When selecting scooters for your Phys Ed class, several crucial factors should be considered to enhance safety, durability, and engagement with your students! Here’s a list of 8 ideas to consider while you think about which scooters would be the best fit for your PE program! Strongest and most durable scooter: SST Scooter 3.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience.

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 2, 2021

Team-building , routine-setting, and health-related fitness with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules. As you use free OPENPhysEd.org resources in your physical education classroom, support our work through your purchase of OPEN / US Games Equipment. Timed Station Music [ Link to Spotify ].

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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

They take a developmental approach to physical education that’s focused on a student’s age, needs, and ability. SIGN UP HERE OPEN PRIORITY OUTCOMES: Personal Enjoyment: (K) Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable. (1) 1) Describes positive feelings that result from physical activity participation. (2)

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Locomotor Skills: Combines locomotor skills with movement concepts in dance, fitness, and sport environments. Movement Concepts: Creates open space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities. The post Flag Football (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

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Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Pumpkin Patch Fitness Cards [ PDF , WORD ]. Trick or Treat Fitness Stations [ PDF , WORD ]. Trick or Treat Fitness [ PDF , WORD ]. Pumpkin Patch Fitness [ PDF , WORD ]. The post Pumpkin Patch Games appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Spooky Station Cards [ PDF , WORD ].

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Standard 2. Outcome [E3.3-5c]. Standard 4.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 12, 2022

Bill Jones is the Director of Physical Education (Preschool-8 th grade) at the University School, serving 870 boys in Junior Kindergarten to grade 12 on two campuses in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. in Physical Education from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He received his M.S.

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Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Locomotor Skills: Combines locomotor skills with movement concepts in dance, fitness, and sport environments. Movement Concepts: Creates open space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities. The post Flag Football (Grades 3-5) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

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Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Manipulative Skills: Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Closes space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities.

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

The 21st Century Physical Educator Gone are the days of running laps, fitness as punishment and matching tracksuits (but they are snazzy). Education is an ever evolving profession. Remember how 2020 completely changed education, maybe for the better? Well, let’s just jump right into it shall we?

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

The 21st Century Physical Educator. Gone are the days of running laps, fitness as punishment and matching tracksuits (but they are snazzy). Education is an ever evolving profession. Remember how 2020 completely changed education, maybe for the better? The Physical Education Matrix.

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education.

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Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

This can allow all students to also participate in social engagement and building connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities.

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Open Phys Ed

MAY 22, 2023

Street Racket games are played with little infrastructure, due to the courts being created with chalk or tape, which makes the game easily accessible as a physical activity opportunity outside of physical education class as well. 4) Identifies the components of health-related and skill-related fitness. (5)

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Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

This can allow all students to also participate in social engagement and building connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Social Interaction: (Grades 9-12) Identifies and evaluates the opportunity for social interaction and social support in self-selected physical activities.

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

PDF , YouTube ] Health-Related Fitness Fun COMPLETE CARD SET [ Google , PDF , PPT ] SPANISH CARD SET [ Google , PDF ] Inchworm Relay [ PDF , YouTube ] Jump Rope 5K [ PDF , YouTube ] 800-Meter Steeplechase [ PDF , YouTube ] H.Y.P.E. 2) Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities. (3)

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Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

It’s time to ReImagine what physical education means for students and families. The free resources provided below are designed to help your students build relationships, build routines, and rebuild a love of health-enhancing physical activity. Team Fitness Adventure (3-5). Plug & Play Fitness.

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Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

Playing soccer, dance or other organised team sports are great ways to get fit, but they aren’t the only option. For kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have phys ed class at school, during recess, at dance class or soccer practice, while riding bikes, or when playing tag.

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Demonstrates Fitness Knowledge. Fitness Knowledge. (K) Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster. (1) 1) Identifies the heart as a muscle that grows stronger with exercise/play and physical activity. (2) 2) Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness. (3)

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This allows physical education teachers the opportunity to address the physical and emotional well-being of students by developing and reinforcing healthy and responsible behaviors. 8) Demonstrates respect for self by asking for help and helping others in various physical activities.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 8, 2024

Especially for Physical Education teachers whose class sizes (on a national average) exceed 40 students per class! – Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – Going back to school after the holiday break can feel daunting.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 16, 2024

Timothy Davis – As the second part in our series on classroom management, I discuss some essential concerns that often impact children during transitions in and out of the physical education setting.

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 30, 2023

In Ontario, Canada, students are required to take physical education only in their first year of high school. PE head, Joe Amicarelli, a physical educator for 15 years, now offers a new physical education stream that includes fitness activities such as bowling, golf, squash, yoga, and pilates.

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Fit and Fun Play

JULY 10, 2023

Integrating physical activity and movement opportunities throughout the day is a fun and meaningful way to engage all learners. Physical educators often combine movement with other subjects from the classroom.

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i-phys-ed

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

With COVID radically changing the way that education is being delivered, one of the biggest challenges for physical educators is how do we engage our students in meaningful games when they are learning from home? The post Teaching Games for Understanding @ Home appeared first on iPhys-Ed.com.

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers. Components of Fitness Posters [PDF, WORD]. Module Resources Module Resources. The Complete Module [PDF, WORD].

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Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

This new instructional module provides over 100 pages of fitness running instructional tools with fun and cooperative learning activities that teach students about the physical, social and emotional benefits of fitness running as a lifetime fitness activity. Students demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior.

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Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation. Personal Responsibility & Safety: (Grades 9-12) Applies best practices for participating safely in physical activity, exercise, and dance (e.g.,

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation. Personal Responsibility & Safety: (Grades 9-12) Applies best practices for participating safely in physical activity, exercise, and dance (e.g.,

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 23, 2024

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As the final installment of the series on managing large class sizes, I want to share an idea that I recently revisited when using the Fun2Moov! ® Locomotor Skills Assessment System.

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Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As we head into winter, I often see teachers dreading the long cold days when children may have minimal opportunities to play outside. However, creative minds can keep a classroom fresh and lively simply by transforming the classroom space with a theme.

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Fit and Fun Play

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis Sensory health in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. The sensory system, often thought of as only 5 senses (actually 8) includes sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. However, there are three additional senses critical to the overall sensory health and development of children.

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Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Teachers and therapists often use the term “Brain Breaks” as a tool to engage children. Unfortunately, the concept of giving a child a “break” often results in the child “checking out” mentally along with the paraeducator and even the teacher!

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Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

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Fit and Fun Play

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Addressing behavioral challenges in school often requires a comprehensive approach that considers a variety of child specific factors. Depending on the behavioral approach your team chooses to use, you can count on one constant! That constant is that we are all sensory beings.

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