Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Jeffrey Martin, and Pauli Rintala addressing their experiences within the field of Adapted Physical Activity and as research editors. in exercise and sport psychology in 1992 from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. in exercise and sport psychology in 1992 from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

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The Physical Educator

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This is part one of my three-part blog post mini-series on the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model. Part Two: Nine Teaching Strategies That Support TPSR In The Classroom. Throughout my career, my teaching has been influenced by pedagogical models. Part Three: How To Structure A TPSR Lesson.

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The Physical Educator

MARCH 26, 2022

This is part two of my three-part blog post mini-series on the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model. Part Two: Nine Teaching Strategies That Support TPSR In The Classroom. Let’s take a deeper look at each one of those strategies and see what they can look like in a physical education context.

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MSU

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The explicit approach requires coaches/sport leaders to deliberately teach youth how to transfer life skills. The National Federation of High Schools (NHFS) offers a free course that focuses on teaching and modeling behavior as a coach. International review of sport and exercise psychology , 1 (1), 58-78. References.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Fun” is a theory that physical education teachers have been practicing for decades. One of the main goals of good physical educators is to make fitness fun, because that’s the best way to motivate students into making physical activity part of their daily lifestyle.

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The Physical Educator

MARCH 16, 2022

This level of connection with the natural world is associated with a wide variety of benefits that should be right up any physical educator’s alley: For one, spending time in nature is associated with higher levels of physical activity. physical manifestations of anxiety) (Lawton et al.,

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Andrew Pitchford from Oregon State University started by highlighting the importance of their interdisciplinary connections between the adapted physical activity program and other departments, such as the Psychological Science Program and the global health department. link] See a rough transcript of this conversation here.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As physical education teachers work to implement a quality physical education program aligned to the California state standards for PE, we break down actionable steps and examples to support students’ journey for a physically active healthy lifestyle.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Technology can be useful at enhancing teaching and learning in physical education by increasing physical activity (PA) levels (Melton et al., 2015), motivation (Melton et al.,

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Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

” After a decade of teaching, Brian began using Heart Zones’ wearable fitness technology in 2016. Heart Zones’ reports offer multiple means to express their learning and goals via FIT points, MVPA (Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity), Zones, etc. He grew up playing all sorts of sports.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

3) Identify curricular models, including the activities that will allow students to reach the outcomes stated in the standards Aligning the student learning objectives, assessment strategies, and learning activities is known as instructional alignment (Lund & Tannehill, 2015). Contemporary Educational Psychology, 25, 54-67.

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Heartzones

AUGUST 30, 2021

A list of the educational standards to develop “physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity and to pursue a lifetime of healthful physical activity.” [2]. Let’s consider this example that you yourself may have experienced.

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The Physical Educator

MARCH 3, 2022

As you’re about to learn, Mac played a pivotal role in helping me make growth mindset thinking a core part of my teaching. Mac and I had just met, but we were quickly bonding over our love for physical education and – even more importantly – teaching kids. He was a mentor and a friend, and I miss him.

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