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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

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Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

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These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.

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Fitness Curriculum For Physical Education

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” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

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Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But anyone who has observed or taken part in a quality physical education program knows that the subject of PE is one of the best opportunities for students’ physical health development.

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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

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And while heart rate is a great health metric, it shouldn’t be the only focus for PE. “I am a physical EDUCATION teacher, not physical activity teacher.” ” – Michael Graham, PE Teacher.

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High School Physical Education – 4 Keys To Success

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Benefits of High School Physical Education There are endless benefits to physical education in schools. Therefore, physical education can be the conduit for promoting happier and healthier students. Over 20 years ago, Dr. John Ratey showcased the link between physical activity and academic performance.

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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

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.’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. At the same time, headlines started to pop up about the pandemic’s mental and emotional toll on students and its impact on overall academic performance. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go?