SHAPE America

JUNE 4, 2024

Teaching in the gym was far different from teaching in an ordinary classroom. Young educators are often deterred from joining professional organizations because they can be viewed as expensive or a waste of time to someone who is already stretched thin, trying to put their best efforts into their classroom each day.

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Physical Education Teacher Education Education 469

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! With a little creativity and using the resources around your school, you can enjoy teaching physical fitness, social and emotional learning, and responsibility during PE — even in the winter months!

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Elementary PE Creativity Physical Education 388

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA). But she has turned these obstacles into opportunities.

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PE PE Teacher Elementary Physical Activity 98

Slow Chat PE

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Adopt-a-Gym is a “ by kids, for kids ” fundraiser where schools raise funds to purchase physical education equipment for other schools that are short on resources to purchase adequate equipment for themselves.”. His story is amazing and I can’t wait to get him on the Shapes of Identity podcast! What Kevin is doing is amazing.

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Physical Education Gyms Education Education 130

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Concept based learning and thematic curriculum for physical education have been suggested for reconceptualisation of PE curricula that is more educatively focused and strengths-based. Basketball as a concept might be the focus of one term of PE which is dedicated to the theme: education in movement.

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Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 52

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. But all beam exercises can also be achieved by using any of the painted lines on the gym floor or by putting down a line of tape.

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PE Teacher Flexibility Movement Exercise 105

PLT4M

AUGUST 20, 2024

To do so, physical education classes can focus on a skill-specific volleyball unit that introduces the basic skills of volleyball, such as bumping, passing, setting, serving, and more. 3 Drills + 1 Bonus Game For Volleyball Lesson Plans Below are three different volleyball drills for beginner players in physical education.

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