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 *Skills Test Score Sheet*

A reproducible score sheet that can be used for physical education skill testing or as a motivator to improve varsity athletes' desire to perform skill drills.
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 *Self-Reporting System for Track*

A system in which runners record their own times during track practices or physical education classes.
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 *Group Running Equalizers*

How to accommodate students of different running abilities in your physical education classes.
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 *Learn Student Names With Videotape*

Students can use a video camera to introduce themselves at the start of the school year?and produce a visual record to help you learn their names and faces.
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 *Test for Knowledge Not Technique*

Instead of testing students on their performance of sports skills, test their knowledge of the performance cues required to complete skills.
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 *Voice Preservation Tips*

Coaches and PE teachers speak with a loud voice twice as much as other teachers. Three ways to spare your vocal cords.
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 *Icebreaker- Personal Business Card*

Students can make personal business cards as a way to improve self-esteem and class cohesion.
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 *Trash Walk*

Having students collect garbage for points makes a fitness walk more fun.
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 *Community Resource Videos*

Video profiles and contact sheets will help you introduce your student to local fitness facilities and sports clubs.
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 *Swear Jar Keeps Language Clean*

Reduce swearing and raise money by requiring students who use profanity to put money in a Swear Jar.
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 *African Safari Activity*

A crazy project involving toilet paper roll binoculars for a day when something extraordinary is required.
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 *Using Email to Create a Community*

E-mail can be used to extend your office hours, providing students with an additional opportunity to make a personal connection with you.
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 *Limited Space Guidelines*

Some key concepts that will help you organize and conduct PE classes within small spaces.
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 *All-Night Cramming Isn't Efficient*

Students who miss sleep from cramming forget 20-50% more information than students who get a good night's sleep.
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 *Questionnaire Jog*

A way to keep students active while filling out forms during PE class.
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