SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. It’s Official.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Here are five ways to celebrate physical activity during National PE & Sport Week and every week — and all year round: 1. squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program. Host a PE & Sport Book Club So many life lessons are taught through sport, why not share stories of these lessons with a school book club?

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Nilo was a preK-8 PE teacher and coach before going to higher education. Nilo Ramos Nilo Ramos is an assistant professor and program coordinator of physical education at Coastal Carolina University. He has a Ph.D. in kinesiology (sport pedagogy) and an M.S. degree in health and physical education.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students. What’s New in the USA Lacrosse PE Curriculum. Incorporate Lacrosse in Your PE Classes.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Jodi Reardon, the physical education department chair at Wyomissing and 2021 Pennsylvania PE teacher of the year, knew that this negative view of PE was impacting her students, “When I talked with the guidance counselors, I would hear stories of students not wanting to come to school because of PE.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. These experiences have reinforced how adaptable, inclusive, and engaging bowling can be in any PE program. Its a sport of precision, mental focus, and strategy.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. And with that, the demand for yoga in high school is also on the rise. Download Now!

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Physical Education Update

JANUARY 8, 2023

I see it happen every year – school officials scheduling their graduation ceremonies on the same evening as major sports championships. This year, for example, a local high school has scheduled its grad on the same Friday evening as the provincial soccer and track championships. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go!

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Jonathan Jones Jonathan Jones is a 15-year physical educator in Prince George's County, MD, serving as an elementary teacher and PE resource teacher. Dan DeJager Dan DeJager is a National Board Certified high school teacher and university lecturer in Sacramento, CA. He can be reached on Twitter at @J_JonesPE.

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SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

As a school district, we have regulations guaranteeing quality physical education and activity. At a minimum, every class in elementary school is required to have PE twice every six days for 45 minutes as well as 30 minutes of daily recess. We make time for it. He said, “Say ‘yes’ whenever you can.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

middle and high school students use e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”). Empower Your Students to Stop Vaping CDC’s Empower Vape-Free Youth TM campaign encourages middle and high school educators to speak with their students about the risks of e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction. million U.S.

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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I’m the beneficiary of my own school experience in PE and sport. I still play a weekly game of old-man’s basketball – in my old high school gym with some of my old high school schoolmates – in a ritual that has been part of that school since the mid-1960’s. Don Morris.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources.

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

And any PE class holds risks. link] The second resource was sent to me by Andrew from a high school club called “Teens 4 Safety.” Here’s the link [link] Good luck with the new school year and here’s hoping you make it though the year concussion-free!!

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

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PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2022

High school physical education classes draw from a wide variety of different units. High school boxing programs don’t often make their way into physical education as often. But high school boxing programs in physical education can provide high school students with a new positive fitness experience.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 13, 2024

The CDC’s Empower Vape-Free Youth TM campaign encourages middle and high school educators to speak with students about the risks of e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction. The campaign also provides resources for educators to help students avoid or quit vaping.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness. Let’s delve into Standard 2 and an important sub-standard at the high school level. Ready to WOW your Admins?

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 27, 2024

Whether it’s taking note of a friend’s concerning behavior or discussing the importance of mental health in the classroom, preparedness is a critical component of protecting the health of those in your school community.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

At the high school level, the weight room is a classroom. Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 8, 2022

I started high school in 1973 — just one year after Title IX went into effect. When I was in high school, the boys teams always had much better uniforms. Megaera Regan Megaera Regan is a retired elementary physical education teacher from the Port Washington School District on Long Island. The Uniforms.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

For example, the three-sport varsity athlete is in a sport season all year long and therefore doesn’t also need PE. In a recent survey , the most commonly reported reasons for physical education waiver forms were participation in school sports (27.9%) and other school activities such as band, chorus, or JROTC (32.5%).

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Physical Education Update

JANUARY 24, 2023

In our February 8, 2010 blog, I discussed the problems that occur when high school administrators schedule prom and graduation ceremonies on the same day as championship sports events. See “ High School Graduation & Sport Championship Conflicts. To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here!

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

And teachers have expressed mounting frustrations because student cell phone use has invaded and interrupted the classroom and school day. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom” – The Pew Research Center As a result, school leaders have said enough is enough.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To check out the PE Update.com website, click here. So here’s a concept that bucks that trend.

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Physical Education Update

APRIL 23, 2023

Here’s a fun video about high school football coach, Kevin Kelly of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas, who never punts, regardless of his field position. ” You can follow his high school and college careers through the Overtime SZN reality series, “The Coach Who Never Punts.”

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Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 28, 2022

She attends her home-town high school, where she plays at least four sports. Caroline, her Dad and two coaches – one from her high school and the other from her track club (they work well together) – recently attended the Canadian Senior Track and Field Championships/Olympic Trials in Windsor, Ontario.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 30, 2022

PE warm up routines are an excellent opportunity to kick start physical education classes. From managing the chaos of beginning class to getting students ready for the physical activity of the day, PE warm up routines are a fun way to get PE class going. Treat it as a key and vital part of the overall pe lesson plan and workout.

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PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

What is the right workout app for high school strength and conditioning? We break down the 5 keys for a high school strength and conditioning app. In addition, we highlight schools across the country using a strength and conditioning app for PE and athletics.

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 1, 2024

Created by: Aaron Hart, Jim DeLine, Elyse Loughlin, Lori Dunn, Brandon Herwick, Kevin Reinisch, Charla Parker Krahnke, Mike Martinez, Andrea Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Eliza Kuhn & Aaron Hart Physical educators know and understand the need to get students active and engaged as soon as they enter the PE classroom.

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Gopher Sport

MAY 10, 2022

Circuit workouts are a great way to maximize activity time in PE and train a variety of muscles. Spotify Playlist: If you have the luxury of using Spotify in PE, there are many great Tabata Playlists. Description of the Circuit: Toe Touches: Starting at the way back, students use the STEPerfect Fitness Steps and alternate toe touches.

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