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Articles covering a range of contemporary teaching issues as well as tips and resources to support you in your teaching journey!

Apr 1, 2024

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Struggle to get your students to participate in whole class games? A big part of engaging students in physical activity is to have something to draw them in….. a story or a theme.

Here is a basic tag game that can be easily modified and made more complex as your students adapt. This game is a …



Mar 22, 2024

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P.E. teaching Cues? We likely use them all the time without knowing!

Do we know what they are and why we use them? Do we understand how effective they are in teaching students how to remember skills?

The answer is potentially no. I this article we will discuss what teaching cues are and why they are …



Mar 16, 2024

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Whiteboards and displays are used in almost every area of teaching, regardless of the subject or year level. The evidence is abundant and clear on the importance of visual learning for information retention and general engagement. Your physical education learning space should be no different. …


Mar 3, 2024

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Tag games are simple games that are extremely versatile, as they can be played almost anywhere and require no equipment. Having a few solid tag games under your belt with some ideas on how you can modify them can be a real-life saver if you are ever in a situation where you need an activity on the …


Mar 2, 2024

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Being in the education content space, it is important that I research trending topics and commonly searched terms within this field. Surprisingly ‘Is P.E. teaching worth it?’ was amongst one of the most searched terms!

With so much talk out there about the current state of the educational system and …


Feb 26, 2024

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Assessments in a practical subject area such as ‘Health and Physical Education’ can be a tricky thing to navigate, especially as a new teacher. Many of us have dabbled in assessment checklists, post lesson quizzes even recording practical lessons (in video) for later review. All have …



Feb 24, 2024

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Choosing the right school for you is one of the most important decisions you can make when you start your career as a teacher. The school you choose could influence your feelings and thoughts on education at large and maybe even yourself as a new teacher. The school you choose to start in, will …