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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

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And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Here are some of my favorite tips for teaching physical education without a gym. Teach your students about boundaries and that outdoor PE class is different than recess. Start by making it clear to students and parents that teaching outside is not recess.

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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

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A Different Type of PE Class This is my 13th year of teaching physical education, but I have also taught other subjects along the way, such as health, wellness and weightlifting. Use Local Parks and Facilities Having my CDL license allows me to teach lifetime sports in a variety of locations away from school grounds.

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Tips for Teaching Media Literacy in Skills-Based Health Education

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Teaching media literacy in skills-based health education can do just that. As noted, students are using social media regularly — and it’s important to teach them how to use it safely. Here are some tips for teaching media literacy in your classes: Get familiar with media literacy. What Is Media Literacy?

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Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum

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No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

It's when teachers are educationally purposeful and strengths-based in their planning, teaching, and assessment that physical education achieves the three dimensions of education in, through, and about movement.

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

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I am a physical education teacher in New York City who is committed to embracing a more inclusive and empathetic teaching style in physical education. Teaching the next generation is a way of paying forward what has been fostered inside of me.

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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

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When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience. Here are five tips on how to teach students about death in the health education classroom (or any classroom). We also help them become more comfortable talking about other uncomfortable topics.