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The Importance of Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. Playing soccer, dance or other organised team sports are great ways to get fit, but they aren’t the only option. Playground activity and jumping rope also cover all the bases at once.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

Thus, off the field and in the gym, we want to add a consistent program of strength, power, and continual injury prevention. A girls high school lacrosse team completes an active recovery workout. It really all comes down to how they are feeling and what fits your schedule best. How do you choose?

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Much of physical education is based on: An active approach; Experiential learning; and Student collaboration. The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym!