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 *Schedule Your Track Unit in Winter*

An indoor, winter scheduling time for your track and field unit allows for early talent identification and simplification of some skill teaching.
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 *Whistle Alternatives*

That annoying whistle can be replaced with other noise-producing devices.

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 *Tests - Use Video Tape*

Video clips can be used to create an effective test on sports technique and principles.

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 *Use Hula Hoops to Determine Teams*

An activity for dividing your class into random teams, in which, at your signal, students place a foot into a hula hoop.

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 *Tip for Good Eye Contact*

How to ensure good eye contact when first meeting students and/or parents.

 *Test for Knowledge Not Technique2*

An alternate way to measure student performance in PE is to test their knowledge of skill technique, not their actual performance of that skill. Includes sample testing sheet.

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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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 *Forgotten Gym Clothing - Solution2*

Require students who have forgotten their gym clothes to wear outfits from the lost and found.
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 *Overwt Children & Foot Problems*

Foot pain may be a factor that prevents obese and overweight children from exercising.
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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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 *Local Fitness Resources*

Students should be introduced to community recreational and fitness organizations, so they?ll be more likely to remain physically active once they leave school.

 *Icebreaker- Personal Business Card*

Students can make personal business cards as a way to improve self-esteem and class cohesion.
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 *Hyperactive Kids - Which Sports?*

Individual sports with lots of personal coaching are most appropriate for hyperactive children.

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 *Homework- Sports Page Assignment*

Some ideas for using the sports page in homework assignments for your phys-ed students.
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 *Gym Shoe Backups*

A box of used shoes will ensure that forgetful students will be able to participate in your class.