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Implementing a Standards-Based Personal Fitness Course in High School PE

SHAPE America

No matter their background or preconceived thoughts about PE, I want every student to discover their movement playground. In my school, our students can select their preferred PE class starting in their sophomore year. Our teens today need a more modern, meaningful PE experience that prepares them for lifelong wellness.

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

SHAPE America

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? They open the door to a more student-centered, purposeful PE environment where everyone feels seen and heard. Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities. Why or why not?

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Why Walking for Fitness Class Is Growing in Popularity In recent years, physical education has shifted toward more student-centered PE electives offerings. Walking regularly improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and increasing circulation.

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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. Frosty Fitness Dice Exercises: Keep the workout engaging by using Gopher’s TossUp Dice with different winter exercises on each side. Alternate legs to work both sides.

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Hula Hoops and ChulaHoops: What’s the Difference?

Gopher Sport

Watch hundreds of PE teachers Hula hooping (some for of the first time) at TAHPERD! In the time-honored tradition of bringing the best to the PE world, Gopher debuted ChulaHoops at SHAPE National this year. Hula hooping is a dynamic form of exercise that significantly benefits the heart. Bigger is easier!

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7 Fun and Creative Jump Rope Games

Gopher Sport

Jump rope is not just a simple childhood pastime; it’s an excellent way to keep kids active and engaged during PE. The rhythmic motion of jumping rope helps improve coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Each card represents a specific jump rope exercise.