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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

They open the door to a more student-centered, purposeful PE environment where everyone feels seen and heard. Learn how to identify their target heart rate zone (and understand why staying within that zone can improve cardiovascular endurance). Is physical education an important class for kids to take? Why or why not?

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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Jump rope activities for elementary PE are more than just a way to get kids movingthey help students develop essential motor skills, rhythm, timing, and coordination. These activities also promote cardiovascular endurance, agility, and perseverance, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Grades 3-5: 1.5.6

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Around The World

Mr. Kirsch

Around The World State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Cones, Yarn Balls, Gator Balls, Jerseys Grade: 3-5 (K-2 possibly) Purpose of Event: Throwing, Cardiovascular Endurance, & Strategy Time: 18-25 minutes Description: Depending on the gymnasium, you may use the lines that make a Box in each corner of the gymnasium, or you can mark those areas (..)

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

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13 Winter-Themed Indoor Activity Ideas for PE!

Gopher Sport

As the winter season blankets much of the US in snow, it’s the perfect time to add the magic and joy of the season into your PE classes. This activity targets the core, shoulders, and cardiovascular fitness. Polar Bear Plank: Hold a plank position while imagining you’re a strong polar bear enduring the challenges of winter.

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SMART Goals for PE

PLT4M

SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. SMART Goals For Physical Education For many students, PE classes can often need more context. ” Goal setting can help to contextualize PE classes.

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Schooling with Scooters: 6 Great Scooter Games for PE

Gopher Sport

Scooter activities provide cardiovascular and muscular endurance opportunities as well as so many other learning experiences. Kids love scooters because they are fast and fun! Use scooters to teach fleeing/dodging skills, fitness components, nutrition, teamwork, and offense/defense strategies!

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