Rock climbing is a physically demanding activity that requires concentration, motor planning and sequential thought, among other skills. Full inclusion to accommodate children who have physical limitations or cognitive and sensory processing deficits can be challenging. However, children with special needs can reap many benefits offered by this appealing activity. 4 Ways a Rock […]
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Get Them Climbing the Walls! The Hows and Whys of Rock Climbing
You’ve heard about it from other physical educators. You’ve seen kids climbing and think it would be the perfect addition to your physical education program. But you don’t know where to begin and need to know more. Here’s everything you need to know! Why Rock Climbing? There are many reasons that rock climbing is […]
The Benefits of Rock Climbing
Rock climbing can be a positive and powerful part of a high-quality physical education program. It is a very appealing activity that offers a welcome alternative to traditional team sports. In addition, climbing affects all three learning domains to offer many benefits to youth of all ages. Elementary and middle schools typically have traverse, […]
Large Class Sizes and the Climbing Wall: Stations to the Rescue
Often class sizes are too large for all students to be on the climbing wall at one time. Since physical educators are tasked with maximizing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, having students wait in line to climb is not best practice. Establishing a number of different stations within the gym, with the climbing wall as one […]
Cross-Curricular Learning on the Climbing Wall
Traverse Climbing Walls are very versatile and help to develop physical, cognitive and social-emotional skills in youth. There are a wide variety of climbing wall games and activities that involve overcoming challenges, developing climbing skills, working as a team, competing with others and more. In addition, climbing wall activities can include other core subjects […]
Using a Climbing Wall Beyond PE Class
Did you know that a school’s traverse climbing wall can be used beyond physical education class? It is a great way to add more physical activity into the school day! Many schools are including climbing in their Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). Since physical education is the foundation of a CSAP, it is […]
5 Unconventional Physical Education Activities
Students and teachers are all familiar with the old standby PE games like tag, tetherball, kickball, dodgeball, and capture the flag. However, in some parts of the US and internationally, there are physical education programs incorporating unconventional physical education activities into their PE lesson plans. Instead of the typical jumping jacks, pushups, and laps […]
What Makes Physical Activity Fun for You?
There you are, slogging it out on the treadmill. You peak at your watch in hopes that you’re nearly finished, only to find that you’ve been at it for a whopping 7 minutes and you still have 23 more to make your goal! It’s torture. You’ll never make it. You are going to die […]
A Few of My Favorite PE Things
By: Ron Trainum, 2016 National Middle School Physical Education SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year As we reach the end of the holiday season and start the New Year, we encounter the annual plethora of best of lists. Top 10s, best of, favorite events, best song, movie, sports play, and TV shows over the […]
Summer Safety at Home and Abroad
If you have children of your own, then summer vacation means you’re still not in the kid-free zone. Although you’re no doubt up on school safety, it’s time to secure that home front. Here are some of the biggest threats to child safety, and how to address them. Falling and Drowning Children are at […]
Physical Needs of Individuals with Spina Bifida
Janie, age 8, uses forearm crutches to get around her school. Though it takes her a bit longer to make it down the hall, she can generally keep up with her friends and loves her school. Alfredo, age 15, uses a wheelchair for his mobility and does a great job taking care of himself […]