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Movement Matters: 5 Ways Physical Activity Improves Student Behavior

SHAPE America

Feedback from classroom teachers at the conclusion of the program proved that movement matters: On days when students participated in the physical activity intervention, they had far fewer behavior issues than on days they were sedentary. How many behavior disruptions did they have on an average day? What type of disruptions were they having?

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Class options and names include: Intro To Weightlifting Advanced Weightlifting Athletic Performance Strength Training Strength & Conditioning Let’s take a closer look at MACCRAY High School in Minnesota that grew it’s weightlifting elective course from 6 students to 6 sections.

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Its a game of strategy, skill, and movement that challenges players to work together while having a whole lotta fun! View official giveaway terms and conditions. Think Volleyball meets Spikeball. Sign Up Sign up to receive emails from Gopher, including the newsletter with more contests, free resources, insights, and more!

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure. This is the age of proprioception. Must perform, must impress.

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Healthy Kids, Brighter Futures: Why Wellness Belongs at the Heart of Education

PE for Parents

Financials Take Action Join the movement to help every kid be healthy, in whatever way works for you! Close Menu Take Action Join the movement to help every kid be healthy, in whatever way works for you! Success Stories Our network of champions and volunteers are improving kids’ lives, one story at a time. Bold New Look.

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Farm Fresh Learning: Students Taste, Shop, and Explore

PE for Parents

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

But through exposure in the 9th-grade course and students talking about the different options, you now see a broad range of students in everything from Adventure Ed to Strength and Conditioning.” Click the image to read the full Saratoga Springs Case Study. But What About the Actual High School Physical Education Curriculum?