David Schmidt

Health and PE Teacher/Dept. Chair at North Allegheny School District, SHAPE PA Past-President, 2015 Keystone Technology Innovator, 2005 PSAHPERD High School TOY

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Are you teaching your kids the world is dangerous?

That it's best to be skeptical, guarded, and on high alert?

New research found kids raised to see the world as threatening don’t thrive. They suffer.

Those beliefs predicted less success, lower satisfaction, and worse health.

Teaching fear doesn’t build strength. It builds a cage.

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

@stevemagness Thank you for all the work you do to teach kids to "Do Hard Things" in a healthy way.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Move Your Body Often, Sometimes Hard, Every Bit Counts

If exercise could be bottled up and sold as a drug, it would be a billion-dollar blockbuster.

Get outside and move regularly. What type of exercise? Do what you enjoy! Even better if it's with people you enjoy!

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

How should you exercise if your goal is health and longevity?

There's a lot of BS and nonsense out there.

All sorts of acronyms that when it comes to health...don't matter.

Let's outline what actually works:

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

@artsimse @HumResPro @Gr8FulLearner Love this suggestion. I use this in my Wellness and PE classes to help incorporate #MeaningfulPE practices.

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

This is what Meaningful PE is all about.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

People perform best when they:
-enjoy what they do
-feel secure in the environment
-they can make progress
-Feel they belong
-are doing meaningful work

Nowhere in that list is excessive control, micromanaged, being motivated with fear.

In other words, to lead, be a decent human

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

This is a great read and aligns perfectly with the "Meaningful Physical Education" movement. I made it required reading for the graduate class I teach.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

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[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

Working to do this with my students!

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

People mistake leadership and management with power and control.

When it's really about the opposite, autonomy.

If you are leading, your goal is to actually give away control. You want to guide and empower your team to not be dependent on you.

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

@NMcCoy_APE @LongviewAPE @MrCondranPE @MrsC_HPE @MrKellysPETweet @Mkump88 @B_Daries @Curtisbanks07 @AdventureEdGuy @HouselPhysEd @PeMontgomery @PEwithMsWells @mel_quig @JohnJonesPE @BoShappell @MelanieLynch52 @cajfit @MrBoronyak Thanks for the nudge. I will submit a presentation on Meaningful HPE, 2 years into implementation.

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

@Dr_Leight @sruphe @SchoolWellEdu @SHAPE_PA Thanks for having me!

[SHAPE PA @SHAPE_PA]

SB 454 jeopardizes essential academic standards. We must advocate for a well-rounded education to ensure our students thrive. Sports are valuable, but they're not the whole picture. Comprehensive education, including Quality PE, is crucial‼️

Sign Today!✍️https://t.co/J0omS9kKtT

[SHAPE PA @SHAPE_PA]

🚨Calling all Health & PE Teachers, Coaches, Educators, Administrators, Parents & Students🚨

SB 454 threatens to replace quality PE w/ interscholastic athletics. We must unite to preserve PE for our students' future! #opposeSB454

Sign our new petition! https://t.co/7TjnXYzTw3

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

@RaceElectronics @stevemagness This is a great time for athletes to learn the importance of as well as better ways to practice in other areas they greatly affect performance. They can work on; improving nutrition habits, their sleep hygiene, and practicing their running technique through low volume drills.

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

@Gr8FulLearner @SHAPE_America @WillWestphal @LovePhyEd @carmelhealth @STEAMWellness @TimFletcher12 @andonrua So sorry I was not able to make it to convention this year. This presentation would have been at the top of my list.

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

@stevemagness 🙄 Missing out on so many benefits, sad but all too common.

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

I signed up, who else is in?

[SHAPE PA @SHAPE_PA]

We Need You‼️

Help us ELEVATE Health & Physical Education in PA 📈

📝Apply today to join our SHAPE PA leadership team:

🔹President-Elect
🔹Board of Directors (Multiple Openings Available)

💻Deadline to apply for these positions is TOMORROW!

➡️ https://t.co/4pMQPb6zMg

[SHAPE PA @SHAPE_PA]

We Need You‼️

Help us ELEVATE Health & Physical Education in PA 📈

📝Apply today to join our SHAPE PA leadership team:

🔹President-Elect
🔹Board of Directors (Multiple Openings Available)

💻Deadline to apply for these positions is TOMORROW!

➡️ https://t.co/4pMQPb6zMg

[slowchatbookclub @slowchatbook]

Starting November 20th!
Join educators from across the globe in a book club discussion of MEANINGFUL PE from @meaningfulPE. In advance of daily questions based on Part I of the book, respond with A1, include the hashtag, and upload a pic if comfortable.

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

@outsidemagazine @Castbox_fm #MeaningfulPhysicalEducation

[David Schmidt @Schmidt_AdvPE]

How can we help kids to find meaning through awe in PE? What Awe in Nature Does for Us by @outsidemagazine on @Castbox_fm. Check out this episode. #podcasts #audiobooks #castbox https://t.co/eR3mJgO8jF