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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

In a school era focused on technology and standardized tests, might the key to some students’ success lie not in more academic work on a device, but in the opportunity to move their bodies outdoors? In this article, I share how daily outdoor physical education can be used as an academic and behavioral intervention.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school. Schools that cut back on PE are overlooking a powerful tool for improving focus, mood, and long-term success.

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My Top Takeaways from the Master PE Teacher Course

Gopher Sport

Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with! They are around teachers all day long and we are called and expected to improve personal and academic behavior.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. This early commercialism can overshadow the fundamental aim of youth sports: enjoyment, character development, a growing love for the sport, and holistic well-being.

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Hoop Ball (Grades 3-8)

Open Phys Ed

Development of specific skills and strategies that include throwing and catching, chasing and fleeing, as well as flag pulling are targeted learning outcomes.

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Skills Based Health Education

PLT4M

Whether educators are teaching elementary students or high schoolers, these benchmarks help create cohesive, age-appropriate learning experiences that prioritize both individual and community well-being. The 8 National Health Education Standards are: Use functional health information to support health and well-being of self and others.

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Physical Activity And Academic Performance

PLT4M

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential.