Understanding Inquiry in Health and Physical Education | Ophea Teaching Tools What is Inquiry-Based Learning “Inquiry-based learning is a process where students are involved in their learning, formulating questions, investigate widely and then build new understandings, meanings and knowledge. That knowledge is new to the students and may be used to answer a question, to develop a solution or to support a position or point of view. The knowledge is usually presented to others and may result in some sort of action." 1 Central to the Inquiry-based learning approach are the following key concepts: The process is grounded in the curriculum.The process provides the opportunity to extend learning.The process is recursive.The student is involved in the construction of knowledge.The process starts with questions/wonderings.Higher-order thinking is involved. Benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning Inquiry Framework for Health and Physical Education Figure 1: Inquiry Framework for Health and Physical Education: Six Components of Inquiry-Based Learning 3 Stage 1: Launching Collaboration
SPARK Kids Health News, Information, and Physical Education Articles Put a Fresh Spin on PE Classes with These 4 Global Games June 8th, 2017 by awhiteside The closer we come to the end of the school year, the more difficult it becomes to keep kids active and engaged. As children look forward to their time away from education, teachers need to work harder to ensure that they remain focused during PE classes. There are plenty of things that educators can do […] What the 2016 Shape of the Nation Report Says About Recess June 6th, 2017 by awhiteside The latest Shape of the Nation report included a combination of recess and research. How Physical Education Can Help Students Beat Exam Stress June 1st, 2017 by awhiteside Did you know that almost a third of children in the U.S. say they have experienced symptoms of stress? Announcing the Inclusive PE Workshop Contest Winner! May 31st, 2017 by kfenton We received over 400 entries for the Inclusive PE Workshop Contest — thank you to all of the teachers who spent time completing the form for a chance to win.
Physical Education - Academic Majors (NDSU) The physical education teacher education (PETE) program provides opportunities for students to become critical thinkers, creative planners and effective practitioners. PDF Download To be successful in the field, a physical education student must like to work with people, be adequately skilled in physical activities, have a commitment to fitness and be interested in the physical, biological and social sciences. The PETE program emphasizes teaching and provides students with skills and techniques necessary to begin a successful career in K-12 physical education. The PETE program is aligned with the National Standards Guidelines for Physical Education Teacher Education. Students initially take courses through the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences (HNES) and complete their degree requirements through the School of Education (SOE). It is recommended that physical education majors obtain a degree enhancement through licensing, certification or a double major.
Free Elementary School (K-6) Physical Education Lesson Plans SPARK Elementary Physical Education (PE) The original SPARK Elementary PE study was funded by the National Institutes of Health to create, implement, and evaluate new and innovative approaches to physical education content and instruction, then test them in “real world” settings. SPARK Elementary PE was designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes. Today, after lessons learned from more than 20 years of ongoing research and field testing nationwide, SPARK PE is the most researched and field-tested Physical Education program in the world – a true solution to our growing problem of overweight and obese children. For more information on SPARK Elementary Physical Education, Click Here for K-2 PE and Click Here for 3-6 PE. SPARK Elementary PE Lesson Plans Below is a collection of free SPARK Physical Education lesson plans for elementary students. K-2 PE Instructional Units The 12 instructional units in the SPARK K-2 PE Manual are listed below.
Exercise: An Antidote for Behavioral Issues in Students? MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Children with serious behavioral disorders might fare better at school if they get some exercise during the day, a new study suggests. The researchers focused on children and teenagers with conditions that included autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety and depression. They looked at whether structured exercise during the school day -- in the form of stationary "cybercycles" -- could help ease students' behavioral issues in the classroom. Over a period of seven weeks, the study found it did. Kids were about one-third to 50 percent less likely to act out in class, compared to a seven-week period when they took standard gym classes. Those effects are meaningful, according to lead researcher April Bowling, who was a doctoral student at Harvard University at the time of the study. "That's important for their learning, and for their relationships with their teachers and other kids in class," she said. The U.S.
Blog - President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Go from Zero to Sixty During the #0to60 Challenge Nutrition, Physical Activity | June 1, 2017 By: President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Last month, for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we encouraged you to #MoveInMay and beyond. Now, the time to go above and beyond is here! The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition and the National Fitness Foundation want to see you continue your journey of fun, active and healthy living. Read More I Can Do It, You Can Do It! Disability, I Can Do It, You Can Do It | May 23, 2017 By: Lauren Darensbourg, Director of Strategic Initiatives, PCFSN May 21 marked the four year anniversary of I Can Do It, You Can Do It! Read More National Bike to School Day: Roadmap to Riding National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Physical Activity | May 9, 2017 Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day, a great way to stay active during National Physical Fitness & Sports Month and a fun opportunity to show us how you #MoveInMay! Read More
Home economics, and technology lesson plans for Teachers Go Back: Virtual Middle School Library Home / Resources for Teachers and Parents Menu / Educational Technology Educational Technology ISTE National Technology Standards - Both for students and teachers. Technology Center at Education World - Technology information and lesson plans. K - 5 Technology Lesson Plans - There are also helpful tips for maintaining a computer lab. Go Back: Virtual Middle School Library Home / Resources for Teachers and Parents Menu / Home Economics Home Economics Family and Consumer Science Lesson Plans - From the Utah Education Network. Home Economics Lesson Plans - from TeachNology. Go Back: Virtual Middle School Library Home / Resources for Teachers and Parents Menu / Physical Education and Health Physical Education and Health PE Central - Large list of links to topics in physical education and health education. This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, retired school librarian.
BA - Balanced Assessment in Mathematics