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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! Teach students how to learn and to love learning.

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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. Playground activity and jumping rope also cover all the bases at once. Endurance takes shape when kids regularly get aerobic activity. basketball. bike riding & more.

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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. First, an “Active Recovery” session which focuses on lightweight or bodyweight training performed at low intensity. A girls high school lacrosse team completes an active recovery workout.

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