Hello and welcome to PE Buddy with Mr D! *** Was this video useful? Consider supporting PE Buddy to help Mr D keep making awesome videos for students, teachers and schools everyone! https://www.patreon.com/pebuddy Get the PowerPoint version: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tips-for-Online-Learning-PowerPoint-6006115 Chapters: 0:00 Welcome and introduction 0:15 Tip #10 - Stick to a routine 0:41 Tip #9 - Set alarms 0:57 Tip #8 - Communication is key 1:25 Tip #7 - Create a study space 1:51 Tip #6 - Use checklists 2:07 Tip #5 - Don't sit down all day 2:25 Tip #4 - Reduce screen time (If possible) 2:59 Tip #3 - Get moving outside 3:19 Tip #2 - Fuel your brain 3:35 Tip #1 - Don't work on weekends (If possible) In this video I share 10 tips to help students, parents and teachers struggling with online learning, remote learning and learning from home. Each tip is backed by evidence and provides practical strategies. I cover physical activity, productivity, organisation, nutrition, rewarding yourself and setting boundaries. Try these strategies at home and you'll be more productive, have more energy, sleep better, be more efficient, and be happier and healthier! As always, share this around to help each other out. Mr D (Ps, learn more with links below): 1. Routines: www.headspace.com/blog/2016/08/22/the-secret-benefit-of-routines-it-wont-surprise-you/ 2. Timers: www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/09/use-a-timer-as-a-productivity-booster-sanity-minder/ 3. Communication: www.tes.com/news/coronavirus-8-ways-handle-parent-communications 4. Study spaces: www.opencolleges.edu.au/blog/2015/02/08/top-5-tips-create-productive-study-space/ 5. Checklists www.lifeoptimizer.org/2011/03/10/using-checklists/ 6. Dangers of sitting: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/the-dangers-of-sitting 7. Screen time: www.healthline.com/health-news/how-does-screen-time-affect-kids-brains 8. Physical Activity: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/physical-activity-its-important 9. Nutrition and learning: www.educationalneuroscience.org.uk/resources/neuromyth-or-neurofact/diet-makes-a-difference-to-learning/ 10. Rewards: www.abc.net.au/news/health/2016-02-02/reward-yourself-when-you-reach-your-goals/7132772

Hello and welcome to PE Buddy's brand new online course on Anatomy! Check it out https://www.udemy.com/course/anatomy-crash-course/?referralCode=B28C4D93843BEECCDDCD This crash course on basic anatomy will take you on a video-centred journey through the major systems of our amazing bodies. You'll graduate this course knowing the basics of the: ★The Muscular System (Your muscles) ★ The Cardiovascular System (Your heart, blood vessels and blood) ★ The Respiratory System (Your lungs and respiratory tract) ★ The Skeletal System (Your bones) Equipped with this knowledge, you'll be able to pass any basic anatomy quiz, test, assignment or exam at school or entry level tertiary study! This is how the course is structured: - First up, there is a diagnostic test to see what you already know! This can help anchor your learning and guide focus - There are 4 'learning' chapters - 1 for each body system - Each chapter focusses on 1-2 fun and interactive videos, with note-taking options to help you learn - At the end of each chapter, there are comprehension questions to check you are keeping up and paying attention to the key points from each video - There is a final quiz at the end for you to evaluate your newfound knowledge of anatomy! Can you get 100%? This course is designed to be as enjoyable, concise and interactive as possible! Why? Because learning should be fun! Best of luck! Mr D

Hello and welcome to PE Buddy, Mr D here! 0:00 Welcome and introduction 0:17 Why is stress bad? 0:35 Tip 10 - Avoid caffeine and sugar 0:49 Tip 9 - Exercise 0:59 Tip 8 - Get more sleep 1:11 Tip 7 - Do mindfulness or meditation 1:25 Tip 6 - Deep breathing 1:45 Tip 5 - Get organised 2:03 Tip 4 - Seek support 2:19 Tip 3 - Write things down 2:37 Tip 2 - Do things you love 2:49 Tip 1 - Learn to say "NO!" Sometimes things are stressful, right? School work, homework, essay, exams, jobs, relationships, friends, family... the list goes one. How do you deal this stress? Well, today you will learn 10 tips for dealing with stress and anxiety! It is important for a physical and mental health to manage stress, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 scientifically-proven strategies to help reduce, manage and deal with stress in a healthy way: 10. Avoid caffeine and sugar 9. Exercise 8. Get more sleep 7. Do mindfulness and meditation 6. Deep breathing 5. Get organised 4. Seek help. 3. ??? 2. ?? 1. Watch video for top 3! Learn more: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/stress-tips.html

Hello and welcome to PE Buddy with Mr D! 0:00 Welcome and introduction 0:15 Disclaimer 0:23 50 PE ideas to try at home 1:37 What's next? We all know it's hard to maintain physical activity when we are cooped up at home. But it is very important to try and do 30-60 minutes of physical activity per day (This doesn't have to be all at once!). So here are 50 PE ideas to try at home to help you stay active during online learning! Choose 5 that you like and give them a go this week! Can anyone do them all??? 50. Kick a ball 49. Walk the dog 48. Walk like a dog 47. Walk the cat? 46. Do Tik Tok dances 45. Play hopscotch 44. Stretch 43. Move your furniture around 42. Make up your own dance 41. Make a standing desk 40. Play Twister 39. Learn to juggle 38. Make your own weights 37. Hang the washing 36. DIY bowling 35. Play frisbee 34. Ride your bike 33. Play downball 32. Wash the car 31. Make a basketball ring 30. Play with a tennis ball 29. Have a friendly sword fight 28. Squat 27. Play backyard cricket 26. Learn to cartwheel 25. Wall sit 24. Skipping 23. Clean the house 22. Bin shots 21. Learn to handstand 20. Use a treadmill 19. The floor is lava! 18. Burpees 17. Air boxing 16. Vacuum the house 15. Do YouTube workouts 14. Climb a tree 13. High knees 12. WII sports 11. Star jumps 10. Speed walking 9. Sit ups 8. Jump on trampoline 7. Play tag 6. Plank 5. Run laps of your house 4. Try yoga 3. Pushups 2. Mow the lawn 1. ? Got more ideas? Comment on this video!

Happy Health & Physical Education Day! PE teaches us so many valuable life lessons - from resilience to team work, focus to hard work and leadership to the confidence to try new things. PE can can enrich our experience of school and change the health, well-being and fitness direction of our lives. It can help add years to our life and life to our years! So here's to PE! Thank you, From PE teachers and students everywhere! Mr D

Welcome to the first online course by PE Buddy! Videos are great, but online courses offer more engagement, interactivity, accountability, challenge and learning opportunities! This short course on basic anatomy will help you pass any quiz, test or exam you have coming up! What you'll learn: ★ The Muscular System ★ The Cardiovascular System ★ The Respiratory System ★ The Skeletal systems Features of this course: ★ Video-based modules that are short, fun and interactive ★ Evidence-based practices such as multiple exposure to information and recall strategies ★ Revision questions as you go to check your understanding ★ A quiz at the end to assess your new-found knowledge! Check it out today and start your journey to becoming an anatomy ninja! https://pebuddy.thinkific.com/courses/basic-anatomy-for-students Mr D

Hello and welcome to PE Buddy, Mr D here! Do you have a test or exam coming up? In today's video you'll learn how to pass any test or exam with 10 science-backed tips from a teacher! 0:00 Introduction and overview 0:18 Before the test/exam 1:08 Revision phase (1-2 weeks before the test/exam) 3:05 Preparation phase (The day before or day of the test/exam) 4:23 During the test! Tips, tricks and strategies 5:53 After the test (The phase most people forget!) 6:24 Summary of strategies We'll cover science-backed learning methods, preparation tips, best ways to study, mid-test strategies and nutrition hacks! Don't spend hours endlessly revising inefficiently. Make your study and revision efficient by using proven strategies. This video will cover the learning phase, preparation phase, during the test and post-test phase! Give these strategies a go on your next test and please let me know how you go! Like, comment, subscribe Mr D

Hello and welcome to this exam preparation course for Year 12 Physical Education Unit 3 & 4 (VCE, HSC, GCSE) My goal for this course is simple: to equip you to pass your upcoming exams! https://www.udemy.com/course/year-12-physical-education-exam-preparation/ What you'll learn: ✔ Unit 3: Area of Study 1 - How are movement skills improved? ✔ Unit 3: Area of Study 2 - How does the body produce energy? ✔ Unit 4: Area of Study 1 - What are the foundations of an effective training program? ✔ Unit 4: Area of Study 2 - How is training implemented effectively to improve fitness? Now, the assumption is that you've been putting in the hard work all in Year 11 and all through this year as well. This course is designed to help you remember most of the key concepts and to get into exam answering mode! These are the Key Knowledge points that we'll cover in this course. For full details, check out the VCE, HSC or GCSE Physical Education Study Design 2018-2023: ◉ Classification of movement skills including fundamental movement skills, sport specific skills, open and closed skills, gross and fine skills, and discrete, serial and continuous motor skills ◉ Influences on movement including individual, task and environmental constraints on motor skill development ◉ The link between motor skill development and participation and performance ◉ characteristics of the three energy systems (ATP–CP, anaerobic glycolysis, aerobic system) for physical activity, including rate of ATP production, the yield of each energy system, fatigue/limiting factors and recovery rates associated with active and passive recoveries ◉ interplay of energy systems in relation to the intensity, duration and type of activity - fitness components: definitions and factors affecting aerobic power, agility, anaerobic capacity, balance, body composition, coordination, flexibility, muscular endurance, power and strength, reaction time and speed ◉ assessment of fitness including: – the purpose of fitness testing including physiological, psychological and sociocultural perspectives – pre-participation health screening (PAR-Q) – informed consent – test aims and protocols – test reliability and validity ◉ methods of at least two standardised, recognised tests for aerobic power, agility, anaerobic capacity, body composition, flexibility, muscular endurance, power and strength and speed. ◉training program principles, including frequency, intensity, time, type, progression, specificity, individuality, diminishing returns, variety, maintenance, overtraining and detraining ◉ training methods including continuous, interval (short, intermediate, long and high intensity), fartlek, circuit, weight/resistance, flexibility and plyometrics ◉ psychological strategies used to enhance performance and aid recovery including sleep, confidence and motivation, optimal arousal, mental imagery and concentration ◉ nutritional and rehydration recovery strategies including water, carbohydrate and protein replenishment The best way to get through this online course is with time, focus and intentionality. - Read the instructions carefully - Take notes during the videos using the note tool - Do the activities as directed in the videos, don't skip them! - Try to get 100% in the comprehension questions I hope you enjoy this crash course in the key topics in VCE PE Unit 3 & 4! https://www.udemy.com/course/year-12-physical-education-exam-preparation/ Best of luck! Mr D

* Get this course for FREE! For the 1st 100 customers only from 20th April - 5th May 2022. https://www.udemy.com/course/learn-about-performance-nutrition/?couponCode=FF3A22620166CB9BAFFA Hello and welcome to PE Buddy's latest online course on Nutrition! Have you ever heard the phase "You are what you eat?" Well, it's true! All of you is made up of what you've eaten throughout your lifetime! This course focusses on basic nutrition essential for health, athletic performance and wellbeing! It covers: ★ You will learn the 3 macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat ★ Your will learn about calories (Kilojoules) within the macronutrients ★ You will learn about the micronutrients - vitamins and minerals ★ You will learn about legal sports supplements - creatine, caffeine and bicarbonate soda Not only will you learn what is in the food you eat every day, but you'll also gain the knowledge to change your food to suit your life goals; whether that is to lose weight, gain muscle, run further, play better at your sport, have more energy or be more healthy all round! Nutrition is key to a long, healthy and happy life, but most people don't have a clue what they are putting in their bodies. Don't be one of those people! With rising obesity, disease and general unhealthiness around the world, there has never been a more important time to truly know how to navigate the increasingly complicated world of food! Gone are the days of simple food, nowadays food is processed, full of chemicals and artificially grown or ripened. How do you maintain health and performance with all of this? You need to know the basics of nutrition and how to get the important macronutrients and micronutrients! So, whether you are an athlete, student or someone interested in nutrition, this course is perfect for you! It is video-based, using interactive activities, content delivery methods and quizzes. It is highly engaging, simple and can be done in one sitting or split over different times. Additionally, bonus content is available on PE Buddy's YouTube or website to further enhance the learning process! So good luck! Enjoy the course, and reach out if you need any support or have further questions. Mr D, your online PE Buddy! Check out PE Buddy's other courses on Udemy https://www.udemy.com/user/jamie-de-smit/

How fit are you? Let's find out! The 3-minute step test (Also known as the YMCA, Canadian or Harvard step test) is a sub-maximal fitness test assessing cardiorespiratory endurance. It is a great alternative to the maximal effort beep test and measures how quickly or slowly your heart rate rises in response for 3 minutes of exercise - the lower your heart rate at the end of the test, the fitter you are! This 3-minute step test video is designed for you to follow along at home. It includes: ★ Set up instructions ★ Technique demonstration ★ 3 minute timer with 'up, up, down, down" guidance ★ A 1-minute timer at the end to measure heart rate ★ Cardiorespiratory fitness norms for male and females of different ages (Learn more at https://stronglinksfitness.com/cardiovascular-assessment/) Thanks for watching! Check out our other videos or learn more about PE Buddy on our website https://www.onlinepebuddy.com/ Mr D, your online PE Buddy