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

SHAPE America

From these teachers and coaches, students learn just how important physical activity is for physical, mental, and social-emotional health. Here are five ways to celebrate physical activity during National PE & Sport Week and every week — and all year round: 1. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

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Why Game-Play is Important

Physical Education Ideas

I know people (even teachers) wonder why we play games in class. I know people (even teachers) think P.E. is just “playing games.” Here is a list of why playing games, I believe, is an important and powerful instruction tool. Games provide an environment for engaging practice. Is that such a bad thing?