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Assessments In Physical Education

PLT4M

Testing implies pass/fail, and this, for our purposes, is useless when it comes to fitness, performance, and physical education. While even here at PLT4M, we still sometimes use the phrase fitness testing , we really mean the idea of formative assessments that allow us to check in on progress and learning. Basically, why bother?

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The Importance of Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

Playing soccer, dance or other organised team sports are great ways to get fit, but they aren’t the only option. 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. The Elements of Fitness. cross the monkey bars ( strength ).

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OPEN National Field Day

Open Phys Ed

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.

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Run for Fun (Grades K-2)

Open Phys Ed

Fitness Knowledge: (K) Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster. (1) 2) Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness. Fitness Programming: (K) Participates in physical activity in active school programming environments (PE, Recess, Activity Breaks). (1)

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.” At every grade level, PE lesson plans can provide students in physical education class opportunities to develop lifelong fitness, health, and wellness skills.

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Top 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom For PE

PLT4M

Technology In The Classroom Doesn’t Apply to Phys Ed Though, Right? I can focus my time and attention on students who may need more help with a movement and not feel bombarded by questions.” For more advanced fitness classes that offer weight training, the impact can be even greater. Fitness is by nature diverse.

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