Gopher Sport

AUGUST 12, 2022

Kick off the school year by tuning in to the August PE Huddle with a focus on “ A New School Year: A Game Plan for a Successful Start”. Join our guests Shannon Irwin, Bill Jones, and Richard Edgar as they discuss preparing for the start of school. He received his M.S.

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The PE Specialist

AUGUST 1, 2023

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! 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 […]

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PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

Assessment in PE It is important to note that assessment does not equal testing. Knowing your WHY with PE assessment Once you have differentiated between testing and assessment, it is time to decide what your point of assessment will be. Let’s first start with making sure we set the record straight on our terminology.

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The PE Specialist

MAY 16, 2022

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In honor of your hard work and dedication to prepare an amazing Field Day for your school I was inspired to write this poem. I hope it gives you a laugh, a smile, lifts your spirit or at least gives you that little spark of motivation you need to make […].

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The PE Specialist

JUNE 11, 2024

What’s Up Phys Ed Friends! This activity is great for the First Week of School, but you can use it at any time of the year or just about any class, from 3rd grade and up (even adults!). I have a great ice breaker or team building game to share with you today. The goal […]

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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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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes.

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Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

PE NOW (Fall 2020-2021). Middle School (6-8) Start The Year Here. PE NOW (Fall 2020-2021). High School (9-12) Start The Year Here. PE NOW (Fall 2020-2021). The post Back to School Resources appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. ReEngage Physical Activity with these 3-5 Modules.

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TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

We have seen the rise of distance learning, the loss of teacher-focused pedagogy and the birth of innovative 21st-century pedagogy, the creation YouTube PE/Fitness sensations like Joe Wick , and the realization that many people believe that Physical Education classes could simply be replaced by YouTube videos, charts, and apps.

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TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

We have seen the rise of distance learning, the loss of teacher-focused pedagogy and the birth of innovative 21st-century pedagogy, the creation YouTube PE/Fitness sensations like Joe Wick , and the realization that many people believe that Physical Education classes could simply be replaced by YouTube videos, charts, and apps.

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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements. ABOUT RISING NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS: Rising New York Road Runners is a free running-based youth program that provides PE resources nationwide. 2) Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 8, 2024

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – Going back to school after the holiday break can feel daunting. Especially for Physical Education teachers whose class sizes (on a national average) exceed 40 students per class!

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

If it wasn’t for students having Health and PE classes with their teachers, there would not have been much movement and activity in a students day, and that was before the pandemic. You want the school community to be engaged, create a vision they can support and build with you. How was the level of engagement from your students?

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

If it wasn’t for students having Health and PE classes with their teachers, there would not have been much movement and activity in a students day, and that was before the pandemic. You want the school community to be engaged, create a vision they can support and build with you. How was the level of engagement from your students?

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Fit and Fun Play

AUGUST 8, 2023

Are you ready to go back to school!? Get your students excited and ready for the new school year with engaging activities that will make a meaningful impact on their learning journey and yours!

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 23, 2024

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As the final installment of the series on managing large class sizes, I want to share an idea that I recently revisited when using the Fun2Moov! ® Locomotor Skills Assessment System.

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Fit and Fun Play

JANUARY 16, 2024

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As the second part in our series on classroom management, I discuss some essential concerns that often impact children during transitions in and out of the physical education setting.

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Fit and Fun Play

MAY 31, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of sensory pathways for children, both at school and in the home environment. Sensory pathways incorporate a variety of movement-based activities designed to promote motor skill development, sensory stimulation and enhance overall sensory integration.

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Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As a PE teacher, I often utilize classroom themes in my lessons - not only to reinforce key STEM, math, and reading concepts - but it keeps me connected to what my children are learning outside of my classroom (the gymnasium).

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Fit and Fun Play

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Addressing behavioral challenges in school often requires a comprehensive approach that considers a variety of child specific factors. Depending on the behavioral approach your team chooses to use, you can count on one constant! That constant is that we are all sensory beings.

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Fit and Fun Play

APRIL 28, 2023

As the warmer temperatures begin to roll across the country, most kids in school simply can’t wait to get outside and play. My favorite time in school was always recess. However, for many children recess is a time wrought with fears of social engagements and anxiety of being ridiculed on the playground.

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Fit and Fun Play

APRIL 27, 2023

Teacher’s also report record numbers of school aged children requiring additional mental health services. With less than half of the US schools reporting adequate nurses and mental health support services, finding and or accessing support is difficult. So, what can teachers do?

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Fit and Fun Play

MAY 16, 2023

If research has consistently shown that recess offers numerous benefits to children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, why then are schools reducing recess? The RECESS Essentials Here’s a question that has really concerned us as a company and advocate for kids health and wellness.

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Fit and Fun Play

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

– Written By Dr. Timothy Davis Sensory health in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. The sensory system, often thought of as only 5 senses (actually 8) includes sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. However, there are three additional senses critical to the overall sensory health and development of children.

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Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Teachers and therapists often use the term “Brain Breaks” as a tool to engage children. Unfortunately, the concept of giving a child a “break” often results in the child “checking out” mentally along with the paraeducator and even the teacher!

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Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

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Fit and Fun Play

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Directions are funny. My wife has no idea if we are driving north, south, east, or west. She refers to herself as “directionally challenged”.

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 30, 2023

In Ontario, Canada, students are required to take physical education only in their first year of high school. That leaves three years in which secondary school students need not participate in PE. In most schools that results in a dramatic decline in PE participation.

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PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

We break down the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom for PE. In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. Technology In The Classroom Doesn’t Apply to Phys Ed Though, Right? Technology in the classroom is here to stay.

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i-phys-ed

APRIL 18, 2018

Fitness testing has traditionally been commonplace within schools and physical education curriculums, however in their research published in 2006, Cale & Harris found: In a previous blog post, Making Sense of Physical Literacy we explored how physical literacy serves as the foundation of physical education. Read More ».

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