SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Open, I told some other New York City physical education teachers in a Facebook group. One of the teachers was really excited about the information about the U.S.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We found them in the fifth and sixth grade teachers, who happened to be nature lovers (though not anglers). We needed teacher chaperones, ones who embrace the trip’s laissez faire spirit. Not every teacher can stomach a loose schedule with large numbers of students out in the elements. Family involvement fills the gaps.

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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A great example is Marilyn Rodgers of Hernando High school in Desoto Mississipi, an experienced physical educator whose teaching skills were considered too valuable to be wasted on “gym.” I’m not sure whether she had to does this in the gym, or with crumpled piece of paper in the trash can in the classroom).

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SHAPE America

JUNE 8, 2022

It was not unusual for my girls volleyball team to be kicked out of the gym because the football team needed an indoor space because of bad weather. Megaera Regan Megaera Regan is a retired elementary physical education teacher from the Port Washington School District on Long Island. This was probably my first real “Title IX Battle.”

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. If a student was misbehaving in class and not listening to the teacher, they missed PE. PE should be a non-negotiable. PE has become incentivized.

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The PE Specialist

AUGUST 1, 2023

Don’t you love getting to see inside another PE Teachers equipment room? Anytime I visit another school one of my favorite things is to go see how they organize things in their gym and equipment room so I can grab a few ideas for myself and hopefully improve the way […] What’s Up Phys Ed Fam!

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Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

What is the first thing a physical education teacher should do at the beginning of the year? Talk to your classroom teachers. I am a physical education teacher and I have my own classroom, whether it be the gym or outside.” Classrooms are typically much smaller than gym settings, indoor or outdoor.

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Physical Education Update

JULY 17, 2022

This video provides a great reminder for PE teachers and coaches. While this video highlights a hockey rink, the concept applies to soccer fields and nets, basketball courts, gymnasiums, gym equipment, running tracks, swimming pools and more. ” Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. Physical Education Update.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

/March Madness Unit usually lasts approximately 2 weeks and coincides with our High School state tournament season, Other factors include our 2 day spring break, potential Easter schedule, and when afterschool gym space is most available for additional evening tournaments. Other incentives include extra PE the last week of school.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you are a health and physical education teacher who would like to celebrate Black History Month in your classes, take a look at the five ideas below. Reese Ryzewski, SHAPE America’s 2020 Midwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, used the story of Jesse Owens to discuss discrimination in athletics.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

After a couple weeks of reflecting on this coaching/fatherhood experience, I have been reminded about the many reasons I cherished this experience and the many reasons I so value youth sports, physical education (PE) and physical activity in all its forms. The relationships we’ve built with our boys and girls extend far beyond the gym walls.

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Physical Education Update

JANUARY 18, 2023

When we think of physical education classes, we automatically envision students exercising in a gym. However, the reality is that many teachers don’t have a gymnasium in which to work. Video Link See the videos at: Office Yoga Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com To check out the PE Update.com website, Click Here!

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Carly's P.E. Games

MAY 23, 2021

Today I am sharing some fun and easy scooter activities for your PE classes. My gym allows for 7-8 roads. Place 2 scooters under a gym mat. This has become a well known game in the PE teacher community. The first thing to mention is that sometimes I allow "Turbo Speed" and sometimes I do not. Video coming soon!

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. Through careful planning and continuous improvement, PE classes should be educational and fun! Equipping students with the skills and the confidence to lead a healthy lifestyle outside the gym.

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Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2024

I let parents know that we will be learning about and practicing strategies to help with our own social and emotional learning during PE. She wanted to raise the most money so she could name the gym after him (the top earner gets the gym named after the student). How did you introduce the fundraiser to your students and parents?

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Luckily, I have children who can recall days in their elementary or middle school gym filled with fun games or challenges. teacher brought out the parachute, it was a momentous occasion. Everyone would take hold of the parachute and send the sails rippling, making waves of color across the gym.

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Carly's P.E. Games

MAY 16, 2021

I'm so thankful that I've still been able to teach PE in person most of this school year. I recently had someone ask me, "What are your top 5 favorite games for PE?". When the students walk into the gym and see these games set up, their eyes LIGHT UP with excitement! What a crazy year it has been with the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Mr. Kirsch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This idea is from Jon Peterson, PE Teacher Robert Frost Elementary Do not run into one another.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. Is the goal of PE to learn the rules of basketball and baseball? The answer to all of these is yes, but they are not the goal of PE. These are all objectives that should be addressed in PE. This is no different in PE. How do we do that in PE?

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” PE can't seem to shake the dogeball stereotype. .”

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Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” So, why not transform your PE lesson into a frightfully good time? Why Incorporate Halloween Games Into PE? Incorporating Halloween-themed activities into your PE lessons brings benefits that go beyond just keeping the kids active. The best part?

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Heartzones

JUNE 13, 2023

Reach Outside of the 4 Walls of the Gym During my 20 year career as a PE teacher in Vinton, Iowa, my school would hold an open house the first few weeks of school. Parents and their children would go from class to class to hear from the teachers about what they could expect their children to be learning in the coming year.

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The PE Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Breaking Boundaries: Teaching Cricket in Primary Schools As summer fast approaches (hopefully bringing the sunny weather with it), so do the ‘summer sports’ in PE. However, primary school teachers often see cricket as the most daunting of all these summer sports. This isn’t the case and shouldn’t be so in your PE lessons.

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Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It’s not necessary to be obnoxious with your professionalism and rudely correct every parent who calls physical education “gym class.” Family PE Week is the perfect opportunity to either start or continue this practice! Make it obvious that you have a plan, and that plan is focused on student engagement and learning.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 26, 2024

Do your students ever walk into your gym and feel at peace? As physical educators, I believe that we can make a big difference in the gym, teaching peace and love through our everyday practices. We all want to be seen as “precious” in our teacher’s eyes. Do the students in your class accept others as they are?

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Mindful PE

MAY 20, 2020

Our school has been closed since March, but today I got the chance to go in and take a peek at the gym and pack up my old classroom. I'm following a wonderful PE teacher and have some very big shoes to fill. I also plan on trading out the background in my Virtual PE Class (read more HERE ) to match the school gym.

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Physical Education Ideas

JANUARY 3, 2020

Whether you’re officially starting your new school year or coming back after the long Christmas break, returning to school can be challenging for both students and teachers. Kids and teachers alike have spent the entire break eating delicious treats, sleeping in and doing almost whatever we wish. The next tip is to plan.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

Throughout my career as a physical education teacher, I have grown a strong appreciation for juggling scarves ! Inexpensive, portable, simple to use, easy to store – scarves should be in every PE teacher’s repertoire, especially towards the end of year when you find yourself teaching somewhere other than your gym!

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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. Many teachers will consider splitting the class into two more manageable small groups.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Teachers can pair and match different drills depending on total class time.

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Mindful PE

JULY 28, 2021

As a new PE teacher, coming from the classroom, I was not prepared for the number of times I would need to reestablish the ground rules and expectations for PE class. It was such a shift from my world as a classroom teacher, where I had eight hours a day, five days a week to establish and reinforce a system.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 8, 2024

An Olympic year is always a special time for an elementary PE teacher. While there are certainly many events that a teacher can draw inspiration from, I am particularly biased to the original events, athletics, swimming, and chariot races! In this event, four runners each run 100 meters and hand the baton to the next runner.

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The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rainy Day PE: As a primary school teacher, you may be no stranger to wet weather causing havoc during the school day! Rainy days also often affect your lessons, especially when it comes to outdoor activities like PE. Indoor spaces that can be used for PE include school halls and classrooms.

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Mindful PE

JULY 23, 2021

One of the biggest changes I experienced moving from a classroom teacher position to the PE teacher position was figuring out what to teach and when for all grades, K-5, for the entire year. Because of that, I am recommending some of my favorite PE books to help fill in the gaps with grade-level specifics.

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PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

Thank you to all of the teachers and coaches who share our mission of empowering students with the love and skills for lifelong fitness. On top of that, many of our teachers and coaches have gone above and beyond the call to action. PLT4M's new office and gym decked out for the company holiday party 2019. Ready to Learn More? .

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 1, 2024

Warm Welcomes at the Gym Door The first part of our routine begins at the gym doors. Our students wait outside the doors until a PE teacher welcomes them in with one of three greetings, which is student choice. There is a small poster attached to the gym door as a reminder.

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Physical Education Ideas

JANUARY 11, 2024

It does not matter how good of a teacher you are, or how much you know about the content if you have poor classroom management. I am constantly seeking ways to get better as a teacher. The class who has accumulated the most green pegs becomes our PE class of the Fortnite. This was a game changer for me.

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