The Importance of ALT-PE

What is ALT-PE? It is the Academic Learning Time in Physical Education. During Phys. Ed. classes it is extremely important to engage your students in at least 80% of developmentally appropriate activities where they can find success. My goal as a physical educator is to employ my students in these type of activities where they can integrate with their classmates to enhance their skill level, communication and cooperation with others. I am building their confidence and participation intensity by practicing specific movements and social behaviors where they will learn how to contribute in physical activity in a respectful manner.

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As a physical education teacher at the elementary level, I strive on my students energy and enjoyment while they participate in my class. I want my students to have fun and really take pleasure during my lessons. To be an effective teacher, I combine the locomotor and manipulative movements that students are developing at this level and create amusing and goal setting activities where they can apply the skills that they have learned and practiced.

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Lastly, it is not only significant for your students to be engaged in these activities, but it is also very noteworthy for your principle and vice principle to see that you are creating these lessons and maximizing the students academic potential. When you are being evaluated during the year, your principle will be looking for these specific details.