PE Activities to Support National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing good eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition Month® started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in [...]
Student Benefits Associated with Participation in Outdoor Adventure Activities
Think about how you feel when you are outdoors enjoying the fresh air, sunshine, and being active – Open-air living. Regardless of the activity choice, we all feel better when we spend adequate time outdoors. Scandinavian countries have their own term when referring to the benefits of outdoor education and [...]
COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity
The world changed in early 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic spread, and countries struggled to respond effectively to reduce transmission, disease, and death. One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Across the globe, efforts to promote social distancing directly affected physical activity of youth by closing [...]
Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education: Access and Opportunity
Physical education classes today are more diverse and heterogeneous than ever before. Teachers must plan ahead in order to accommodate the needs of every student. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that uses a variety of teaching methods to eliminate barriers and increase access to learning and provides [...]
Continuous Growth Through Professional Organizations
Joining a professional organization is important for our growth as educators and to have the biggest impact on our students. It helps to stay informed of the latest trends, best practices, and to build your support community in physical education. When I was in my undergrad program as a physical [...]
Maximizing the Benefits of a Horizontal Climbing Wall
Over the years, indoor rock climbing has seen increased inclusion in physical education programs across the country. Horizontal climbing walls, also known as Traverse Walls®, are a popular choice in elementary and middle schools since their 8- or 10-foot heights make them easier to manage than roped vertical climbing walls. [...]