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

SHAPE America

Highlight Mental, Social and Emotional Benefits Fitness through play benefits various dimensions of health and wellness beyond physical. Learn how to identify their target heart rate zone (and understand why staying within that zone can improve cardiovascular endurance).

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. Without it, we risk leaving behind those who need support the most.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well. Walking regularly improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and increasing circulation. Beyond heart health, walking also boosts mood and mental well-being. That’s where PLT4M comes in.

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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

These activities also promote cardiovascular endurance, agility, and perseverance, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Jump Rope Record Boards Two turn-based jump rope activities with a partner, designed to help students work on jumping endurance.

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The Commodification of Breath: Parsing Fact from Fiction in the Gilded Age of Breathwork and Breathing Influencers

AASP

It strengthens baroreflex sensitivity (how quickly and effectively your body can adjust your heart rate in response to changes in blood pressure), improves heart rate variability, and aligns cardiovascular-respiratory rhythms, which can increase resilience to stress. The benefits of resonance frequency breathing are well-supported (e.g.,

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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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Exciting New Features for PhysednHealth K-12 Platform

Physed n Health

Jump Rope Test Integrate the classic jump rope test into your curriculum and evaluate students’ agility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Learn how PhysednHealth can improve the well-being of your students. This feature allows teachers to create engaging and challenging activities while monitoring progress.