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Team Tabata Challenges (Middle & High School)
Build class routines with engaging Tabata Challenges designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules while building a positive learning environment. 1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults [...]
Team Fitness Adventure (Grades 3-5)
Team-building, routine-setting, and health-related fitness with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules. 1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers. [...]
Back to School Resources
It's time to ReImagine what physical education means for students and families. It's time to ReEngage our relationships and heal as a community. Let's Bridge the Gap together. The free resources provided below are designed to help your students build relationships, build routines, and rebuild a love of health-enhancing physical activity. As you use free OPENPhysEd.org resources in your physical education [...]
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Build class routines with engaging Tabata Challenges designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules while building a positive learning environment.
1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use
Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers.
As […]
Team-building, routine-setting, and health-related fitness with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules.
1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use
Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers.
As you use free […]
Build class routines with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules.
1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use
Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers.
As you use free OPENPhysEd.org resources […]
Created by: Charla Krahnke, Aaron Hart & Rich Wiles
Special Contributions: Deedi Brown & Victor Spadaro
Design: Jennifer Truong
Pickleball was a sport created for all ages and skill levels. It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a fun court game that is easy for beginners to learn and challenging enough for competitive play.
The history of pickleball is somewhat debated. […]
Created by: Aaron Hart, Nick Kline, Rich Wiles
Special Contributions: Deedi Brown
Design: Aaron Hart
Every year, right around the holiday season, students start to fall into a frenzy of excitement, forget their impulse control basics, and can use a little physical education etiquette reminder. This winter-themed instant activity module was designed just for that. We’ve created 8 fun and engaging instant activities […]
Written By: Victoria Otto, Verneda Edwards, Megyn Taback, Daniel Hill, Rich Wiles
Special Contributions: Aaron Hart, Deedi Brown, Mike Martinez
Design and Illustrations: Jennifer Truong, James Boland, Aaron Hart
Every student can benefit from mindful movement and mental stillness. OPEN’s Yoga and Mindfulness module is designed to help your students experience the benefits of mindful practice and help them incorporate stress-reduction […]