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“The hum in Ms. Davis’s classroom wasn’t the productive buzz of engaged learning. It was the restless energy of students struggling to focus, their shoulders slumped, their gazes drifting. Ms. Davis, like many dedicated educators, felt the weight of her students’ challenges. Is this familiar in your classroom? You’re more than an educator; you’re a … Read more
How Physical Education Improves Reading and Math Scores Physical education is more than just movement—it’s a powerful academic tool. Research shows that well-structured physical education (PE) programs significantly boost student achievement in core subjects like reading and math. This article explores how physical education improves reading and math scores, the science behind it, and practical … Read more
Modern Approaches to PE The landscape of physical education is evolving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, quality PE programs significantly impact academic performance and overall health outcomes beyond traditional fitness metrics. Promoting student well-being in physical education has become a central focus for educators nationwide. Assessment Challenges Traditional assessment methods often … Read more
Teaching PE is very challenging. In fact, I will argue it’s the second hardest thing outside of parenting. It’s a lifestyle. One frustrating thing about PE is the broad framework of the Standards. There’s no uniformity of instruction even among teachers of the same school and same grade level. PE is only successful when it’s … Read more
Last year, PE teachers designed physical activities tracker/log in PhysednHealth to encourage students to log their activities weekly… Then in January, it happened! Students continued to use the activities tracker even when school was out, on break, or nobody was checking. It worked (not surprised)!!! Students were able to link every day’s unstructured physical activity … Read more
Every Child Has a Right to a Childhood Childhood should be a time when our nation’s youngest citizens develop into the adults who will care for and lead our country, our world, and our shared future. Every child deserves love, care and protection so they can develop to their full potential. Yet for millions of … Read more
Life doesn’t take a break. Neither should physical activities. Keep encouraging your students. How do you keep your students active?
We owe it to our children, to our country. It’s a matter of National Security! Here is how: What can PE teachers do to participate?
It’s been three months since school started. Articles and blogs on tips and techniques to get your students to turn their cameras on during online classes abound on the internet. Physical Education is ‘Education in the Physical.’ Teachers must be able to see that the students are performing movements correctly. As if that was not … Read more
As if it was not difficult enough to teach PE in normal times, the new quarantine environment has create a layer of complexity you must overcome. Why? Because you are still being evaluate as a teacher. What to do? Follow PhysednHealth 8 steps to an Effective and Engaging Hybrid PE Curriculum Delivery: Sign up for … Read more