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In 1995, I started moderating the then list serve known as PE TALK. It later changed to NASPE Talk and we had a great following. With the change of formats, we have lost some activity but I am…Continue
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Jim Moyer commented on John Hichwa's blog post “Teaching Striking Skills #2 – Forehand, Backhand, Serve, and Drills”"I really enjoyed this article. The step by step execution of the skill was helpful. We all need to remember that purposeful skill instruction should still play a critical role in PE programs."
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Learning to strike a ball using a paddle and a volley foam ball will develop good hand-eye coordination. Learning and practicing these skills has a cross-over effect on many sport activities. Today, I will conclude the Striking Skill Lesson with the forehand, backhand, and will share some drills that include these skills.Forehand (directions are for right handed players) Drop…See More
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“Teaching Striking Skills #2 – Forehand, Backhand, Serve, and Drills”
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 8:30am 1 Comment 1 Like
Learning to strike a ball using a paddle and a volley foam ball will develop good hand-eye coordination. Learning and practicing these skills has a cross-over effect on many sport activities. Today, I will conclude the Striking Skill Lesson with the forehand, backhand, and will share some drills that include these skills.
Forehand (directions are for…
Continue Teaching Striking Skills- Grip, Warm-ups, and Drills
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Striking skills are so important to a child’s motor development and yet, many times, it is made difficult when the equipment is not appropriate for the developmental age of the student. By using a paddle and a volley foam ball from the get-go, it makes it easier for the students to be successful.
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Continue “A Run for the Cows”- Celebrating physical fitness
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Over 500 people celebrated physical activity Sunday morning May 6th in Redding, Connecticut. The first annual Redding Road Race was held and runners/walkers participated in one of the following races; ½ marathon, 10K, one mile walk/run and the ½ mile fun run. Runners came from many different states. …
“Camouflaging Fitness - setting the stage for an active lifestyle!”
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 3:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
If we provide fitness activities that are innately interesting to students, they will participate enthusiastically and improve their physical fitness without realizing it. When students enjoy their physical education activities, they are more likely to want to do it again.
I have two activities that that my students have enjoyed and the benefits gained can lead to have them asking for more.…
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- At 10:42pm on March 4, 2012,
Marilyn Laidlaw said… John,
I do not know how to use the new format. How do I find the names and email addresses of other people on this forum? Do I have to look for previous comments in order to find people?
- At 10:20pm on March 4, 2012, Marilyn Laidlaw said…
Hello John,
Thanks for the warm welcome. I have taken a long time to respond to your note because I could not remember how to find the right part of the site and the comment section for you. I've recently had ANOTHER surgery and have been "out of it" as far as remembering some things. I've just gone back to work and I am also working on my National Board renewal. Frying pan into the fire!!! The new site is taking some getting used to, it is very different from the previous format. I'm glad to see that you are still involved! I'm looking forward to many more opportunities to share information from and with my colleagues.
Warmest regards,
Marilyn
- At 11:12am on February 7, 2012, Catherine Harder-Bernier said…
Hi John -
Thanks for your note. I had the pleasure of attending a workshop you led at the MA convention in Worcester this past fall (2011) and am grateful for your service and now our "connection".
All best,
Cathy
- At 10:13pm on December 15, 2011,
Meggie Pajak said… I love the new format!! I haven't visited here in years but then checked it out the other day and def. wanted to join because it was set up so nice.
- At 10:28am on November 27, 2011, Francois Gazzano said…
Thank you.
- At 1:09pm on November 11, 2011, jenni peters said…
Hi John, Thank you for welcoming me into the "fold". I had a chance to participate in one of your programs at the MA convention. Lots of fun.
Looking forward to seeing and sharing terrific ideas.!
- At 8:02pm on November 7, 2011,
Nancie J. Bauer said…
Thanks John. I just found this blog/site. Love it. It is a great way to spread our passion to other colleagues.
As I read through these comments I see many regarding "dance" as a bad word.I have a complete "Dance Program" that I only allow sixth graders to join as it is a specialty class. I have 30 boys and 30 girls in each class and a waiting list. I teach them 5 dances (hip hop, ballroom, tap, lyrical, jazz) per semester and we perform at a school wide assembly and then travel around the community performing at events. The kids beg to get into the class and most are the "jocks" so their is no sugar coating the word "dance" and they are proud of it.
My 6th graders take Dance on 2 days per week and Kinetics on the other days so that way they can be active all week instead of only 2x per week like most districts have gone to. (Boo)
Just thought I'd share. Tell me what your specialty is.
- At 9:50pm on October 18, 2011, Jana Amstutz said…
- Thanks for the welcome response...looking forward to sharing great ideas and kid-friendly activities with other teachers!
- At 10:23am on October 18, 2011, Lisa Moore said…
Thank you! I look forward to new ideas from other teachers.
- At 9:53am on October 18, 2011, Hilary Akromis said…
Thanks for the welcome! I look forward to learning from everyone on here!
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