Reinventing the Game

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In my bigger teaching environment, much effort is also put into the character and citizenship development of the leaners and this role is expected of all teachers, including the academic teachers with clear examinable performance indicators. Probably a self-protecting mechanism of a teacher on a plateau of ‘what else is there in PE’ ).

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We explore some of the top physical education electives and how physical education teachers and programs across the country are encouraging lifetime fitness through a physical education electives model. >>> When Nicole Haese first revamped the Lifetime Fitness course, she had 1-2 sections a year.

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Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 11, 2024

It is difficult subject, wanting to enhance, educate, improve life skill movement that is almost unique to everyone through a generalised approach. I have to find some consensus as I have been a PE teacher for almost three decades and that is bound to mean something. What is its form? A paradox in approach to its existence.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

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S&S

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

School: Ravenwood Elementary Activity: Movement Concepts Stations Skills: Locomotor Movements, Pathways, Levels, Speeds, Balance, Dancing Grade: K-5 Movement Concepts Description This is a stations based activity where students work on different types of body movement. We utilize lots of equipment … Read More.

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Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

I must say that every one of my articles were written as a result of an observation, some experience, some reading and connecting it to what I think I need to do better as a Physical Education (PE) teacher. There is a lack of leveraging on the role of voluntary non-survival movement and what this means in leading a better life.

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Physed n Health

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

’ Teachers must be able to see that the students are performing movements correctly. PE Teachers’ Challenges first appeared on K12 Physical Education and Health Assessment. Articles and blogs on tips and techniques to get your students to turn their cameras on during online classes abound on the internet.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Jump rope activities for elementary PE also support additional SHAPE K-5 standards, including but not limited to: 2.2.3 Identifies movement concepts related to locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills. Defines and provides examples of movement activities for developing skill-related fitness components.

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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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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! 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. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

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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. “72% of U.S.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

1 to 1 devices in schools offer teachers and students a modern, tech-enhanced approach to student learning. We examine the role of technology in physical education and explore best practices for maximizing student learning without letting technology become a distraction (or worse, get destroyed) in the hustle and bustle of a PE classroom.

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The Everlearner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

I am a PE teacher and I publish every single Wednesday at 19:00 UK. Move More Month is a US-founded movement that encourages movement and exercise amongst sufferers of cancer and other illnesses and I have been reading about it in recent weeks. Dear reader, Welcome to my blog.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

Dribbling games for elementary PE in particular provide an excellent way for students to build confidence and control with the basketball. Fun and engaging activities that emphasize movement, ball control, and coordination help students develop foundational skills while keeping them active and engaged.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

Creative Throwing And Catching Games For Elementary PE One of the best things about throwing and catching games in elementary PE is that they can be played with simple, readily available equipment. PE teachers dont need specialized gearjust a few basic essentials can create engaging and effective activities for all grade levels.

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PLT4M

MAY 26, 2023

Through physical education professional development, teachers can gain the skills and knowledge to create a safe and supportive learning environment, develop a comprehensive physical education curriculum, and use technology to enhance instruction. So where can physical educators go for physical education professional development?

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Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 27, 2021

The preceding words do sound like a tired teacher rather than reality. It is space and time that comes with joy and satisfaction in teaching and learning for teachers. We do not need teachers trained over multiple years to do that, honestly. The request for help from the small foreign teacher-training centre was eye opening.

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Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

My own interest in Ecological Dynamics approaches when looking at how we interact with the world in our needed actions daily definitely takes up quite a bit of the time I have that is dedicated to professional development outside of the business of being a teacher leader on a day-to-day basis. It is not easy. Is living it.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As a popular lifetime physical activity, bowling supports a well-rounded approach to physical literacy by improving coordination, balance, and accuracy while reinforcing fundamental movement skills. Introducing different challenges like bowling for prizes or different point systems. PreK-2: 1.2.6 PreK-2: 1.2.9

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Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

I have been lamenting on this for our practise for some time, i.e. how we introduce movement evaluation cues directly as teaching cues to our learners. Much of the cues we derive from ideal movement solution may mean little to novices who are still exploring their own range of movement adaptations.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Francis’s School (STFS) in Western Australia, the Physical Education (PE) program plays a crucial role in helping students rediscover their love for movement and physical activity. Simon Emmerson, a passionate New Zealand-born teacher who now calls Australia home, leads the PE program at STFS. STFS is a C.A.R.E.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

It’s a time during which they get to blow off steam and have some fun, while learning about teamwork, improving their confidence and self-esteem and connecting with their peers and PE teacher. Because of my work at Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), I’ve gotten to know many PE teachers over the years.

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Heartzones

OCTOBER 26, 2023

” ~ Dena Scudieri, PE Teacher at Joyce Kilmer School What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? With the integration of Heart Zones, I have witnessed students’ motivation for movement and exercise increase through the use of the technology and monitoring system in real-time.

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Elementary P.E. Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Are you an elementary PE teacher searching for a spooktacular Halloween game to ignite the holiday spirit while keeping your students active and engaged? In this blog post, we’ll unravel the game’s setup, gameplay, and offer tips to make your Halloween-themed PE classes a memorable and physically active experience.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As technology becomes more prevalent in the classroom, physical education teachers must create classroom technology rules to ensure students use technology appropriately and safely. As a result, many teachers and schools struggle with the looming technology issues and distractions that occur with students using devices in the classroom.

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Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As we head into winter, I often see teachers dreading the long cold days when children may have minimal opportunities to play outside. However, creative minds can keep a classroom fresh and lively simply by transforming the classroom space with a theme.

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Reinventing the Game

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The big assumption I made here (not the best assumption for a holistic picture of PE but adequate for what I want to share here) is that skill acquisition is a big part of our job as PE teachers and it is necessary for us to think about it in order to do better. It is a challenge to see this in perspective.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Standard 2: Applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts. PE teacher Sue Mathewson displays PLT4M curriculum options on a smart board at Hammond Central High School. Let’s delve into Standard 2 and an important sub-standard at the high school level.

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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. We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably.

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PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are opportunities for students during the school day to get up out of their seats and move. In this article, we explore the benefits of movement activities and provide 15 different free movement breaks for the classroom. First, movement breaks promote increased focus and attention span.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Movement breaks in class can increase daily physical activity time and help to improve concentration and attention for any grade level, from elementary through high school. A quick 5-minute movement break can break up a long class period and refocus students to optimize time during the lesson.

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The PE Geek

APRIL 9, 2023

2016), video feedback provides a visual learning experience that can help students better understand their movements and identify areas for improvement. Personalized Feedback: Video feedback allows teachers to provide personalized feedback to each student. According to a study by Graham et al.

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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. They didn’t turn in their homework.

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PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

As technology advances, it is becoming increasingly important for physical education teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. In this article, we will explore the different ways physical education teachers can go about integrating technology in the classroom. Will technology replace teachers ? (We

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