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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Physical Education Education Education Elementary 364

SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate. We found them in the fifth and sixth grade teachers, who happened to be nature lovers (though not anglers). We also sought community partners and found two right away.

Recreation 411

Recreation Physical Education Education Education 411

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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Elementary High School Physical Education PE Teacher 221

Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Workday Wellness While Improving their Practice and the School Culture . Do this to the extent that your own practices and methods are improved as a teacher within your content area but allow yourself the breaks necessary to keep your focus during work times. By: Lisa Paulson. Kristian Ellingson.

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Education Education Teacher Physical Education 182

FACTS Management

AUGUST 11, 2022

You don’t have to work in the education industry to know that the last few years have been tough for teachers. This burnout has led to increasing numbers of educators leaving the field, putting even more pressure on remaining teachers. While there’s no magic cure for burnout, one of the best ways to combat it is to prioritize wellness.

Wellness 52

Wellness Teacher Schooling Education 52

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. Share Facts About Black Health and Wellness. How can someone’s culture affect how they might take care of their health?

Physical Education 221

Physical Education Health Education Education 221

Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

It was one of the best experiences of my life, which I’m trying to prolong by coaching my 10-year-old daughter’s team for the last three years as well. Quite honestly, I believe there’s nothing greater for the health and well-being of our kids—and for us adults, as well.

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Coaching Motor Skills Gyms PE Teacher 130

Carly's P.E. Games

MAY 27, 2020

The student's eyes LIGHT UP when they walk in the gym and see this awesome equipment that they get to use! I have been organizing my class by rainbow colors for the past 10 years, and it works very well! They are fantastic because they help with classroom management, and they look terrific. Playing Guard the Castle.

Coordination 130

Coordination Gyms Physical Education Teacher 130

Carly's P.E. Games

MAY 23, 2021

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. This has become a well known game in the PE teacher community. This is a great chance for the students to try "Turbo Speed" because it is safe to do so. Video coming soon!

Elementary 130

Elementary Physical Education Education Education 130

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

First students are given demos and instructions on how to bowl and where to place fingers in the ball as well as safety concerns addressed. Students start at a close range (size of the gym could determine where you start) and only try to knock 3 pins down. If students prefer to have less pins, they have that choice as well.

PE 52

PE Gyms Dance Coordination 52

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. Everything was empty, but well-organized. I'm following a wonderful PE teacher and have some very big shoes to fill. Stay well, It was such a great moment.

Gyms 52

Gyms PE Teacher PE Teacher 52

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

Elementary 52

Elementary PE Motor Skills Physical Education 52

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. Canton boasts a 4-year high school PE requirement to complement the larger K-12 wellness initiative. Get the case study.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. Their self-image as both an athlete and a child becomes tightly woven into how well they perform.

Sports 98

Sports Sport Sports Biomechanics 98

PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

Over the last 10 years, PLT4M has set out to change the game of physical education, athletics, and wellness for school districts all across the country. Thank you to all of the teachers and coaches who share our mission of empowering students with the love and skills for lifelong fitness. Ready to Learn More? . Find a Time.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Gyms Coaching Fitness 98

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. Parents loved this project as well!

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Gyms 98

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2024

We discussed how it will impact students mental health, as well as the benefits the program has with raising money for the program and for our school. 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). What was their reaction?

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PE Gyms Health Teaching 93

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

A lot of times plans look solid written out but they don’t translate well with your students. Teach students how the skills and habits they develop in your class can benefit their overall health and well-being, encouraging them to stay active outside of school. Be flexible and willing to tweak the game/activity on the fly.

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PE Teacher PE Teacher Cardio 64

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This is because physical education teachers are educators. This leads to an important question that needs to be addressed by physical education teachers when planning a curriculum , What curriculum is worth planning in the time available? dance, swimming, bike riding, fitness, gym), 'outdoor pursuits' (e.g.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education Secondary Schools 52

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In this article, well explore how these fun jump rope activities align with SHAPE standards, preview our full jump rope resource pack with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom. Demonstrates the ability to encourage others.

Elementary 52

Elementary PE Motor Skills PE Teacher 52

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Whether playing basketball on weekends in the gym or road hockey in the streets after supper, sports were a fundamental part of our upbringing. Specifically, I aspired to become a physical education teacher and coach. As a Jays Care Affiliate School , teachers have access to free virtual training.

Physical Activity 98

Physical Activity PE Physical Education Teacher 98

The Sporting

OCTOBER 20, 2022

He invented the game because he was a gym teacher, and he needed something for his students to do when the weather was not suitable for safe outdoor sporting events. Since Naismith’s gym classes contained 18 students, this made it 9 on 9 with no substitutes. The number of players in each game has also evolved.

Gyms 98

Gyms Coaching Physical Education Sports 98

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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PE Teacher Flexibility Movement Exercise 105

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Physical educators and students would have the real time heart rate feedback, viewed on the Heart Zones’ big board, as well the individual heart rate printout sent to all students, athletes and their parents—daily! Resistance training is good for the bone health as well as good for the heart. We live in a high tech world.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Cardio 98

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

In addition, the strategies mentioned here are simple suggestions and examples of strategies myself or teachers I have worked with have used. In a game setting, individuals with ASD may struggle with switching between tasks (offense to defense and vice versa) and understanding social cues from teammates and the teacher.

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Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 76

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. It’s something I have built into the culture of our school and has worked really well. Well, the clothes pegs go the other way too.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Teaching 98

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 8, 2022

As all Physical Educators know all too well that even when we have a solid plan it is always bound to change or need to adjust at the drop of a hat. The first half of day two was focused on us as teachers. We were driving home at the end of the day from school and the gym. Well simple answer is because I let it.

Gyms 101

Gyms Schooling Physical Education Teacher 101

PLT4M

MARCH 18, 2025

Physical education teachers can modify soccer games to work inside the gym or outdoors, allowing for flexibility depending on the space available. As physical education teachers, it’s essential to encourage proper techniques such as ball control, coordination, and awareness of space. Download Now!

Elementary 52

Elementary PE Motor Skills Physical Education 52

PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

This could be at home or a local gym or studio. ’ PLT4M yoga teacher Lulu Emmons describes why school settings are one of the best places to start with yoga, “School is about exploration and learning, and so is yoga! By practicing yoga in PE, students build up the confidence to eventually do yoga independently.

High School 97

High School Schooling Physical Fitness Physical Education 97

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Using natural materials like cloth, paper, and wood, their materials are the gold standard for studying geography through biomes, as well as integrated language and cultural studies. While I was a classroom teacher in the 9-12 classroom, we used the biome materials extensively to supplement our geography and cultural studies.

Elementary 70

Elementary Gyms Teacher Physical Education 70

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 14, 2023

And my mom knows something about perseverance, having been a Montessori toddler teacher for over thirty years. After observing the fantastic benefits of the Montessori philosophy on her own son, she would continue that legacy as a teacher at the school. Her coworkers adored her as well. However, that is precisely what happened.

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Elementary School Teacher Elementary Gyms 74

Gopher Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

This technology not only promises to transform physical education but also addresses the urgent need to counteract the physical inactivity crisis that threatens the nation’s health and well-being. Have all the students start in the middle of the gym. I haven’t seen my students this excited in a long time. A $489 Value!)

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Motivation Physical Education Gyms Elementary 69

The Sporting

MARCH 24, 2023

They also show a healthy amount of their bodies as well! Kelsey Wells : 3m followers This stunning influencer has over 2.9 He owns a fitness app and he likes to post fun stuff on his social media, as well as important fitness and workout tips. Following these fitness idols can help you achieve your own fitness goals.

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Fitness Fitness Motivation Strength 105

Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

And perhaps the most socially aware teacher of college women I’ve ever met. Coaches who include injury prevention strategies in their training programs are not only helping to preserve the health of their athletes now, but well into the future.”. High school teams may be nominated here. She’s like our mom. Juan Martinez Photo.

Wellness 52

Wellness High School Coaching Sports 52

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Well, that can be a loaded question, the answer depending on where you are from, where you went to school, and what your current school district says. Additionally, the course supports the development of leadership skills for all students as well as the empowerment of all students to foster an inclusive class and school-wide environment.

Physical Education 88

Physical Education Education Education Gyms 88

Gopher Sport

JULY 15, 2024

STEM Sports has been a game changer for many PE programs across the country, as the curriculum fosters physical literacy with lessons designed for the physically active learner by taking students out of the traditional classroom setting and into the gym or on to the field. Preceding Sean’s professional career, he competed in basketball at St.

Sports 52

Sports Sports Sport PE 52

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 9, 2023

We’re all ready to put the equipment away (hopefully somewhat organized), submit those final progress reports or grades, and shut the gym, wrestling room, multipurpose room doors for at least 6ish weeks. What’s a teacher on summer break to do?! I’m right there with you! But let’s be realistic. How much Netflix can one watch?

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Physical Education Elementary Assessment Teacher 77