Physical Education

A few inexpensive items and strict rules about Covid-19 protocols can allow schools to give students proper PE whether they’re in hybrid or remote learning.

Sports can be a powerful way for young people to build self-regulation skills, set goals, and develop confidence—and physical activity develops brain architecture.

Physical activity provides an opportunity to build character, use teamwork, and foster a sense of belonging in schools.

Team sports are about so much more than their physical benefits. This is especially so when group sports activities are incorporated into a young person’s life.

Focus, emotion regulation, and goal setting are social and emotional learning skills that teachers can address during recess and PE.

Incorporating exercise and movement throughout the school day makes students less fidgety and more focused on learning.

Start class with improv exercises to get students laughing together, demonstrate the rewards of risk-taking and failure, and model a listening, supportive environment.

Kinesthetic learning, especially for middle school girls, connects the act of acquiring knowledge with physical movement, breaking through the barriers of self-image and perceived limitations.

Strength training, regular exercise, better rest, and enjoying all of this activity makes you fit, alert, and positive for the physically demanding job of teaching.

Along with physical strength, a little exercise helps kids build brainpower.

Engage all students in gym by updating the old familiar obstacle course. Plus, you can include discussions on growth mindset.

Check out these four ways that athletic experiences promote social and emotional learning and character development.

Blogger Mary Beth Hertz offers a selection of websites, games and apps that can help teach students about health and wellness.