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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? Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Walking regularly improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and increasing circulation. With PLT4M, teachers have a clear roadmap to follow.

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Gobak Sodor: Traditional Game of Indonesia

Montessori Physical Education

Besides working on cardiovascular conditioning and quick reflexes, it is the strategy that the teams must employ as a collective, which resembles successful army formations moving in battle. Watching the coordinated movements of the offense and defense made me think that this game would have been an excellent training tool for the military.

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Exciting New Features for PhysednHealth K-12 Platform

Physed n Health

These additions are aimed at providing even more value and engagement for both teachers and students. Teachers can set rest periods between sets and track individual student progress throughout the school year. Select from a wide range of exercises, and receive real-time feedback on their performance. Let’s dive in: 1.

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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! Teachers from coast to coast participated in the challenges at the booth and experienced the joy firsthand. Hula hooping is a dynamic form of exercise that significantly benefits the heart. Bigger is easier! Gopher is Sharing the Joy of Success!

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Why is Wearable Fitness Technology Important in Schools?

Heartzones

Students can learn about target heart rates, the importance of regular exercise, and how to monitor their own heart rates during physical activities. Individualized Instruction: Wearable fitness technology allow teachers to individualize instruction based on each student’s fitness levels and heart rate responses.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Quality: Beyond getting enough sleep, many students struggle with sleep quality because of external factors like diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene habits. Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson. Teachers can cover key topics around sleep science and how it relates to a healthy lifestyle.