Why Yoga in the Classroom? Yoga, as it exists in Ontario elementary schools consists of physical postures (asanas), breathing with awareness, developing self-concept, and a focus on relaxation. It moves beyond typical fitness concepts and helps students to make connections between their body and their mind. Yoga is referenced in the revised Ontario Elementary Curriculum … Continue reading Helping Students Get Their “Om” On
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Why students need health and physical education!
A new school year has begun! Students are eagerly filling classrooms with the anticipation of the next ten months. Who is in their class? Who is their teacher? When is “gym”? In Ontario, schools are mandated to provide 100 minutes of physical activity a week. This can be in the form of a quality physical … Continue reading Why students need health and physical education!
Growing Student Success: Assessment ‘As’ Learning in Physical Education
The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment is the process of gathering information that accurately reflects how well a student is achieving the curriculum expectations in a subject or course. As H&PE teachers, we gather information through various assessments to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses in their achievement of the curriculum. … Continue reading Growing Student Success: Assessment ‘As’ Learning in Physical Education
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