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What's Behind Claims that Kids Are Coddled, Overcelebrated?

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 14, 2014

In his article "Trophy Fury - What's Behind Claims that Kids Are Coddled and Over-celebrated?" Alfie Kohn writes:

"The last time I checked, a web search for the phrases 'everyone gets a trophy' and 'trophies just for showing up' produced more than 700,000 hits. The links mostly point to expressions of outrage that a thanks-for-playing toke...See More

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The Silent Playground – Why Students Need Daily Recess

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 7, 2014

The school playground was once the highlight of most elementary students’ days. It was an escape where children could socialize with friends, participate in free play, take part in sports, and explore nature.

The endless laughter that once echoed from elementary school playgrounds has unfortunately turned into silence. [Click below to r...See More

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Summer Camp Program

by Michael Gibson

Jun 2, 2014

Hello- I was wondering if anybody has any experience with organizing a K-8 summer camp program. I have a PE background but have never done anything like this. My main issues are trying to formulate a large (2.5hrs) block of time for such a diverse and large group of students (60-80). There are a handful of counselors and have access to a field and ...See More

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Joyce On 6/02/14, Michael Gibson wrote:

> Hello-

> I was wondering if anybody has any experience with

> organizing a K-8 summer camp program. I have a PE

> background but have never done anything like this. My

> main issues are trying to formulate a large (2.5hrs) block of

> time...See More

Jun 5, 2014

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Track Tryouts

by Christina Blair

Jan 28, 2014

I am new to coaching the track team. Can someone give me some ideas on how to conduct track tryout? Any advise greatly appreciated.

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Rosalyn On 1/31/14, Bobby Stanley wrote: > On 1/30/14, Linda wrote: > >> On 1/28/14, Christina Blair wrote: >> >>> I am new to coaching the track team. Can someone give me >>> some ideas on how to conduct track tryout? Any advise >>> greatly appreciated. >> >> I've coached track for years and have ne...See MoreOn 1/31/14, Bobby Stanley wrote: > On 1/30/14, Linda wrote: > >> On 1/28/14, Christina Blair wrote: >> >>> I am new to coaching the track team. Can someone give me >>> some ideas on how to conduct track tryout? Any advise >>> greatly appreciated. >> >> I've coached track for years and have never ever thought of >> doing >> tryouts for the track team. I've always let the kids >> pick what >> events they were going to attempt with the >> knowledge that when it >> comes to the meets there is a limit >> to the number entered in any >> one event...except usually the >> distance runs. A couple days >> before the meet if there are >> too many who want to do an event >> there is either a race, >> throw off, jump off or whatever. If the >> athlete does not >> qualify they have the option of running the mile >> if there is >> no limit for that event. The kids who don't qualify >> for an >> event don't travel to out of town meets-one reason being >> that if they don't have something to do they usually distract >> those who do and the coaches end up babysitting. If it is an >> in- >> town meet those who do not qualify are the meet >> workers...pit >> rakers, runners, whatever needs to be done. If >> they don't make an >> event they know they have to work harder >> at practice if they are >> going to qualify...that's athletics! > > My high school track team never had tryouts either. The result > was athletes in events they should not have been in. I wish > that > coaches would treat track and field like football, > basketball, > volleyball, or soccer and have actual tryouts. If > the kid isn't > good enough, they don't make the team. Simple as > that. I do > believe that each student should be able to tryout > for each event. > But if they can't sprint, they shouldn't be on > the "sprint team." > If they can't throw shot very far, they > shouldn't be on the > "throwing team." This is just my personal > opinion based on the > things I experienced when I ran track. > I'm a former track athlete and coach. At the middle school level, I had every athlete do the following: 100, 400,800, long jump, high jump ( mechanics of) and the shot. I then placed them in events according to the results. There was some overlap with higher skill athletes, and those who didn't quite have a specialty yet were placed in an event that wouldn't "tramatize" them. For example, getting lapped in the mile can have a very negative affect. A specific process also helps when parents question why their kids are in the assigned events. Since middle schoolers tend to want to do what is easier, if you let them choose, most of them will choose the 100, and there aren't that many true sprinters. This also prevents students from trying other events and potentially missing their true calling. If a lesser skilled athlete wants to transfer to a new event, I wouldn't say no, but they would need to earn a spot at the meets. The developmental gap is largest at the middle school level, so you never know when someone is going to reach their potential. As far as cutting: Since football, basketball, volleyball,etc. usually have "A and B" teams, I wouldn't cut anybody from track if I didn't have to. This means that some may be part of the team but never compete.

Apr 14, 2014

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We did it!!!! I can't walk up to people on the street and tell them, but my team just won the first state championship in track and field in the history of our school!!!! I feel like painting a sign and putting it on the front lawn!!!! (We did get a nice write-up in the local paper).

Now to the question: We don't have formal tryouts, but during the firs...See More

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Early Child Assessment Retake Ideas?

by Dan Peterson

Feb 2, 2008

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Retaking Entry 2: Assessment. Scored a 2.15 and need 3.15
to pass NBPTS. "Surfing" for a clear, concise and
convincing idea. Leaning towards a throwing assessment
for grade 5. Appreciate any words of wisdom.

Dan

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Your Thoughts about Technology in PE

by anne

Feb 4, 2008

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Good Morning,

I am writing to you to request your help as a physical
educator. I am working on my dissertation at Teachers
College, Columbia University in New York. I have
created a national survey for physical educators who teach
one or more classes in the 6th-12th grades. This survey
will give...See More

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Thoughts about Technology Use in PE

by anne

Feb 4, 2008

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Good Morning,

I am writing to you to request your help as a physical
educator in your district. I am working on my
dissertation at Teachers College, Columbia University in
New York. I have
created a national survey for physical educators who teach
one or more classes in the 6th-12th grades. This...See More

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Re: Technology in PE Survey

by Matt Wilson

Dec 6, 2009

could email me the survey please? [email removed]

On 2/04/08, anne wrote: > Good Morning, > > I am writing to you to request your help as a physical > educator in your district. I am working on my > dissertation at Teachers College, Columbia University in > New York. I have > created a national survey for physical educ...See More

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Bachelors in Physical Education

by Ian

yesterday, 2008

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I'm currently a part time P.E. teacher for 4th and 5th
graders and now I want to get a Bachelors in P.E. I have a
B.S. in Child Development and a Multiple Subject Credential
in California. I have researched how to receive a
supplementary authorization to teach P.E. and I need to get
a Bachelors in P.E. My onl...See More

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Assessment for Kindergarten

by Robin from NJ

Feb 6, 2008

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We have 15 kindergarten classes in my school. We are looking
for some sort of assessment for the children.Any help would
be appreciated.

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