“Family physical education” refers to physical activities families do together that promote health and fitness. Why? How about:
- Bonding: an opportunity for shared experiences and mutual support.
- Healthy Lifestyle: healthy habits from a young age
- Quality Time: as a family
- Role Modeling: when children see parents value fitness, they are more likely to do the same
- Fun and Enjoyment: create happy memories.
- Health Benefits: like maintaining a healthy weight and improving mental well-being
- Social Interaction: fostering friendships and social skills
Family PE Week is October 2-6 this year, 2023. Here are some online resources you might find useful:
- BracketMaker
- Final Kick–app; simulates kicking that final soccer kick (with Google Cardboard)
- GoNoodle–fitness videos
- LifeSaver–simulation where the viewer must save a life
- Map My Fitness (app)
- Move It (app)
- My Fitness Pal (app) — map what you eat
- OPEN–Online PE Network; lesson plans, music, more
- Sprint Timer (app)
- Sworkit (app) — 5-60 minute workouts
- Team Shake (app) — pick teams
- Virtual Reality in PE–resources and videos to use
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Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum, K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.
