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Is teaching Physical Education (PE) a tough job? Why I have stopped trying to be a better teacher and revert to wanting to make sense of what I am doing and why.

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. Teaching Games for Understanding is a multi-step process. Follow the steps and good to go?

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Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role?

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Recent encounters very well meaning leaders in the profession suggest that the younger the age group, the more we need to just get about being efficient in daily school life and perhaps not worry too much regards ‘pedagogy’ and such. may be considered as being not align to the reality of school business on the ground.

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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. biomechanics, skill acquisition, exercise physiology, etc).

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Creating the opportunity to learn

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 2, 2023

It has long been argued that teaching and coaching must be based on sound, rigorous research and systematic evidence of what works, how and why it works, where it works and for whom it works (Slavin, 2002). Self-efficacy That self-efficacy has a functional value with respect to learning is well documented ( Boykin & Noguera, 2011).

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What does Skills and Values look like in Physical Education (PE)?

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

In approaching a teaching scenario, the above diagram, Fig 1 , seems to suggest a possible start with Learner Outcome consideration before moving on to decide our intervention strategy, Teacher Input. We add to this challenge by also wanting to be very specific with our teaching outcomes, e.g. values, affective, skills , etc.

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Cause for Celebration—and Concern

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 1, 2024

There are a lot of physiologic changes in pregnancy, and for moms who have underlying disorders, including cardiac issues, close surveillance is recommended,” says Dr. Wu. She had to stay vigilant about her overall well-being and any symptoms, like chest pain and shortness of breath. In the end, we’re teachers and supporters.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health. But when we incorporate group activities, other softer skills are enhanced as well that lead to psychological benefits. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And most students probably don’t realize the power and impact of sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit.

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The Full-Stack Physical Educator

The Physical Educator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Many of you know me from my teaching, resources, speaking, and social media presence. Coaching teachers is where I turned my focus after stepping away from teaching in 2020. Coaching teachers is where I turned my focus after stepping away from teaching in 2020. pedagogy coach. The Full-Stack Physical Educator.

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From Athlete-to-Coach: Going the Distance From Being the Flower to Being the Gardener

AASP

JULY 3, 2024

The trend is for their first job to be either with the first team they played for or the last one, which serves their teams well, as keeping the team’s culture intact is another reason for recruiting them.</p> Retired elites are headhunted to share their experience and wisdom and to attract and inspire youngsters.

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Adding the Physical to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Heartzones

AUGUST 30, 2021

Using wearable devices like heart rate monitors can provide valuable data on physical well-being. This new construct of PEL is being explored to provide a way to internally develop both the personal discovery process as well as a method for individuals to learn about themselves.

Physical Education

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Pull Up Modification Options

PLT4M

JANUARY 25, 2024

>>> Free Download: The Essential Guide To Teaching Weight Training The Pull – Foundational Human Movement For some reason, “Pulling”, as a fitness movement, is far less talked about than squats, presses, or a myriad of other bodyweight exercises. . >>>

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New courses in Sport Coaching and Leadership program will address sociocultural and financial aspects of running a sport program

MSU

MARCH 29, 2021

The global sport industry is valued at nearly $500 billion and is composed of a diverse array of activities, including youth sport, recreation and fitness, collegiate and professional sport, as well as ancillary services such as television broadcasting, sponsorship, merchandise and sports gambling.

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Ingredients for Progress: Heretics and Dissent

Informed Practitioner in Sport

OCTOBER 15, 2021

It might serve us well to consciously foster in ourselves and others a readiness to challenge preconceived ideas and the received wisdom, simply in the interests of our own enlightenment. Clearly this has some important implications for leaders and organisations, as well as for the professions and fields of study that we are part of.

Motivation

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. There are so many different avenues health and physical educators can take when teaching health information to students.

Health Education

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The Relentless School Nurse: What Will School Nursing Look Like in 2050? Here is a Chance to Share Your Vision!

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

By 2050, the landscape of school nursing will be transformed into an advanced hub of health and wellness, where school nurses emerge as critical leaders in both educational and healthcare ecosystems. But school nursing in 2050 will go beyond responding to illnesses—it will be centered around preventive care and wellness advocacy.

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Is teaching Physical Education (PE) a tough job? Why I have stopped trying to be a better teacher and revert to wanting to make sense of what I am doing and why.

Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role?

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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model

Creating the opportunity to learn

What does Skills and Values look like in Physical Education (PE)?

Cause for Celebration—and Concern

Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

The Full-Stack Physical Educator

From Athlete-to-Coach: Going the Distance From Being the Flower to Being the Gardener

Adding the Physical to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pull Up Modification Options

New courses in Sport Coaching and Leadership program will address sociocultural and financial aspects of running a sport program

Ingredients for Progress: Heretics and Dissent

Health Education Lesson Plans

The Relentless School Nurse: What Will School Nursing Look Like in 2050? Here is a Chance to Share Your Vision!

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