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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

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Why Game-Play is Important

Physical Education Ideas

There are countless and immeasurable skills that students can develop through game playing. Just to name a few: critical thinking skills, creativity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. I love watching creativity flow through active game sessions. I love watching students try and attempt a skill and fail.