Fun Stuff for Physical Education #82
October 8, 2009
1. Editor's Note
Welcome to the latest issue of the Fun Stuff for PE newsletter. This edition provides some excellent free content including a link to a contest providing a $1000 prize for innovative PE ideas; our PE Blog, in which I wonder where all the fit elementary school kids disappear to; and our article from the archives that will show you a fun walking game you can use in your physical education classes.
There are also many free resources on the PE Update.com website, including more than 35 sample articles, a links page, the latest PE-related RSS Headlines, and a Fun Stuff newsletter archive.
I hope you enjoy this issue!
Dick Moss, Editor
THE "60 WAYS TO PLAY 60" YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAM
The Atlanta Falcons have launched a contest to discover 60 imaginative ways for schools to get every student involved in daily physical activity.
Perusing the website is a great way to learn some new ideas. And if you submit an idea yourself, you could win $1000!
See the website at:
http://www.changemakers.com/YouthFitness
Here are the Articles that were added to the PE Update website over the past four weeks.
These articles are available only to paid members of PE Update.com.
- Basketball: The Blinking Dribble Game
A basketball contest that forces students to dribble without looking at the ball. - Coaching: How to Maintain Your Players' Attention on a Busy Field
Two ways to get students to focus on your instructions, even in a distracting environment. Useful for sports like football and even for physical education classes. - Equipment: How to Clean Your Sports Mouthguard
Tips for cleaning and storing sports mouthguards to prevent bacterial buildup. - Fitness: Bank of Fitness Account Book
A reproducible exercise log in the form of a checking account ledger. A fun fitness activity for physical education class. - Football: How to Give Playing Time to Every Player...and Still Win!
Several tips for getting every football player on your bench into the game without compromising your ability to win. - Resources: The "60 Ways to Play 60" Youth Fitness Contest
A contest, hosted by the Atlanta Falcons, that provides a $1000 prize for the most innovative idea for getting students active.
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Monday Morning Musings on the World of Sports, Coaching & Physical Education from Editor, Dick Moss.
WHERE DO ALL THE RUNNERS GO?
The editor discusses his observations about the incredible talent he witnessed at a local elementary school cross-country race and the fact that most of those kids will no longer be fit by the time they get to high school.
//www.physicaleducationupdate.com/peblog/
In every issue, I'll highlight a useful article from the PE Update Archives. The article will be available to non-members of the website for a week, and to members forever! This issue's article is:
FITNESS: FIND THE CORNER WALKING GAME
Walking is an excellent all-around fitness activity, but it can get boring. Here's a way to turn walking into a fun game for your PE classes.
The PE Update.com website has 85 other "Fitness" articles ready for you to read! Become a member and get access to them today! Click Here!
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