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

SHAPE America

The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education. I often ask my students, How do you improve your fitness? As physical educators, we have the opportunity and responsibility to rewrite the narrative by connecting fitness to fun and purpose.

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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

They are cautionary tales for teens and their teachers about the importance of avoiding vaping and living nicotine free. Many teens will face similar challenges, but youth vaping is preventable, and teachers like you can help. Include vaping prevention in your guidance on physical fitness, conditioning, diet, and game preparation.

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Walking for Life: One Step at a Time

Gopher Sport

In a recent survey of elementary teachers, it was found that most start off the school year with some form of rules/procedures coupled with games of low organization (fun, teamwork, cooperation). FMS, coupled with fitness are foundational to active participation. FMS, coupled with fitness are foundational to active participation.

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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. This feature allows teachers to create engaging and challenging activities while monitoring progress.

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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. Defines and provides examples of movement activities for developing skill-related fitness components. Defines and provides examples of movement activities for developing skill-related fitness components.

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Why is Wearable Fitness Technology Important in Schools?

Heartzones

Health and Wellness Education: Wearable fitness technology can be integrated into health and wellness education programs to promote awareness of heart health. This knowledge empowers them to make informed decisions about their fitness and overall well-being.

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SMART Lesson Planning for PE Teachers

Gopher Sport

If your goal is improving cardiovascular endurance, plan activities such as relay races or cardio kickball that will help enhance your student’s aerobic capacity. These can include fitness tests, skill assessments, or even game rules recall. Find games that incorporate your objective and teach it to your students.