P.E. Periodical
March 2017
A Note from Your TOSA and Mentors
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Come check out our new redesigned Canvas sidebar. We've tried to make access to the different sections of the course more easily available for you as you navigate.
This month's additions include Professional Learning Days which include notes from Nate Babcock's February 17 training.
We've also opened up our Physical Fitness Testing page with resources to assist you in implementing the test and practicing skills. Remember that the results are not a reflection of your teaching. However, give them a heads up about the test. Preview with them how to do it properly and explain to them why we assess. There are nice videos for a rainy day and to help you see how each test is properly executed.
January's Newsletter
Scope and Sequence
Physical Fitness Testing
March (3 weeks)
Week 26 (March 13th-17th)
Week 27 (March 20th-24th)
Week 28 (March 27th-31st)
Signing Up
P.E. Methods
Classroom Management - At the Beginning
Remember that it's never too late to start implementing and/or reteaching your classroom management standards.
At CAHPERD, we learned that some teachers call their groups "galaxies." They're individual stars or planets when they are playing and then group up into galaxies when they line up.
Practice this technique by having the students do just a little bit of an activity and bring them back to galaxies. Do a little more and bring them back. Keep up this process as they start to develop an understanding of where they "belong" when lining up.
App of the Month - Fit Radio
The "Pandora of Workout Songs," Fit Radio gives you instant access to songs and playlists that you can search by genre, BPM, or activity. It's great for your workouts outside of school, too!
Drumfit
Drumfit takes those exercise balls they're using as seats and turns it into an interactive workout for students. You don't need a ball for everyone (although it would be nice). Buy some cheap drumsticks on Amazon and everyone can air drum and rotate through beating on the exercise balls.
One to Follow - The Physical Educator
I had a chance to meet Joey Feith, the Physical Educator, at the Elementary PE Workshop this past summer in San Luis Obispo. He has great insight on effective teaching and passion for the subject. Check out his website, which also contains a nice, updated blog and resources to further help integrate your teaching.
Your P.E. Team
Learn about us at our new P.E. Canvas course, which is currently a "Work in Progress."
https://iusd.instructure.com/courses/25202/pages/meet-your-tosa-and-mentors