Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

It reached a point where I wondered what really I have accomplished in decades of teaching Physical Education (PE) or if I even have been teaching at all. One of my areas of responsibilities is to discuss where PE has taken us over the year with individual teachers in my department.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

So, grab your bunny ears and let's dive into a basket full of festive activities that will make your PE class egg-stra special! The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Happy Easter, everyone!

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. What are we really trying to do with physical education classes? 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.

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Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the winter season blankets much of the US in snow, it’s the perfect time to add the magic and joy of the season into your PE classes. Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. This movement engages your core and obliques.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience. Students follow along to a physical education lesson plan on a tablet.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. Daily physical education can be a powerful elixir to combat our youth’s growing mental and physical health concerns.

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Physical Education Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This adds an academic twist, aligning the activities with broader learning objectives and reinforcing the idea that physical education encompasses more than just movement. It's an opportunity to celebrate love, friendship, and the joy of being active together.

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PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. Rather than hyper-focusing on one element of physical fitness (muscular strength, aerobic endurance, etc.),

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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. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics. ” PE can't seem to shake the dogeball stereotype. .”

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

To be clear, when talking about physical literacy, we are not talking about teaching kids the ABCs whilst getting them active. Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity. It delivers physical, psychological, social and cognitive health and wellbeing benefits.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! 1) Foundational Fitness Foundational fitness is a must-have middle school physical education unit.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

APA programs may include a variety of physical activities such as swimming, cycling, dance, yoga, and other sports that are adapted to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. These programs are designed to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. Ready to Learn More?

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

As a result, physical education teachers have to figure out if every student should be on the same training program or if there need to be multiple programs going on in the weight room at one time. Next, not all PE teachers tasked with running a weight room class have experience in writing and creating strength and conditioning programs.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while they both are crucial to the health and wellness of our children, there should be a clear delineation between physical activity vs physical education. Shape America and other groups have worked to help make a clear distinction between physical activity vs physical education. ” – Shape America.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But at a high level, four following areas help highlight the benefits of high school physical education: Physical Mental Academics Social-Emotional 1) Physical – When students participate in a quality physical education program, they develop the skills and knowledge to improve and maintain personal fitness.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

.” (Mandigo, Francis, Lodewyk & Lopez, 2012) And over the years, we have continued to seek answers and definitions to the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Physical education is the best place for students to participate in regular workouts and exercise programs. A quality physical education program will enhance students’ physical fitness and promote the proven positive effects on mental well-being. Ready to Learn More?

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PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning. As an added bonus, we break down technology modeling in physical education for schools looking to add a digital component to PE.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness. And while there are many ways to approach fitness education, it is essential to understand what fitness education is not. For example, encourage movement breaks or brain breaks during other class times that get students moving and active.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). This article will discuss the various evidence based practices in education and how they can be applied to PE. Many people use the five components of physical fitness to help drive the goals of physical education.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

Suddenly, many of the schools that embraced new physical education curriculum and technology went ‘back to normal.’ ’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go? That was 15 years ago.

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

Now, many physical education programs aim to make fitness education the focus of their physical education curriculum models. Without completely moving away from games and sports, finding a balance of fitness, sport, and other key PE content areas becomes a balancing act. Fitness Curriculum Playbook (PDF) .

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PLT4M

APRIL 11, 2023

The Press – Vertical & Horizontal The “press” is a foundational human movement. If we hope to avoid imbalances and injury, and we want to maximize athletic development, we must work in all planes of movement. There are a lot of different press variations and names for the movement.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

And while tips and tricks are helpful , PE teachers need actionable plans and strategies for the classroom. Moreover, physical education presents a unique set of challenges that makes planning even more difficult. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. And that is okay.

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PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

And while apps and technology have become increasingly prevalent in society, we still don’t see as much integration of technology in physical education. But phys ed apps are becoming a popular addition to physical education classes nationwide. PE teachers see phys ed apps as a way to enhance and improve student learning.

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Skillastics

APRIL 10, 2022

But we now know that there are more long-term reactions the body has to a lack of movement that are lurking just beneath the surface. These consequences are having more far-reaching effects than we realized for our mental and physical well-being.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Bonus Content!

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Total Fitness – Metcon Test – Our final fitness test is a “MetCon” (Metabolic Conditioning) workout that assesses your ability to perform a number of different movements consistently and continually. Physical education teachers logged different fitness metrics and results into a log book.

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

By teaching them how to use an app to improve their physical fitness, they learn that the phone is more than just a way to text friends and scroll social media. Each PLT4M video breaks down the movement, points of performance, and talks about common faults and fixes. "The instructional videos emphasize good form and technique.

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Active Schools Us

MAY 2, 2022

Other than making activity contagious and helping it spread, here are some other ways you can make movement a habit throughout the month of May and beyond. The intent is to promote all forms of physical activity. Second, recognize that May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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