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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Jodi Reardon, the physical education department chair at Wyomissing and 2021 Pennsylvania PE teacher of the year, knew that this negative view of PE was impacting her students, “When I talked with the guidance counselors, I would hear stories of students not wanting to come to school because of PE.

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Movement Matters: 5 Ways Physical Activity Improves Student Behavior

SHAPE America

It’s a condition where individuals do not engage in sufficient physical activity, and for children under 18, that’s 60 minutes of physical activity per day. If you need help convincing your school teams that movement matters, try sharing these five facts: Inactivity withers the brain. Ever heard of exercise deficiency disorder?

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

Gopher Sport

How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE Classes BOARDBALL Boardball replaces the volleyball net with a portable board, reducing the barriers to play and setup while keeping the core bump-set-spike fundamentals of the game intact. Think Volleyball meets Spikeball. And so much more!

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

Gopher Sport

SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE DOM Sports Hockey season is here! Hockey-Inspired Fitness Challenges It is important to highlight that conditioning and physical fitness are just as crucial as playing the sport itself. View official giveaway terms and conditions. One entry per person.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

Gopher Sport

Born with right hemiplegia, a partial paralysis on her right side—a condition as rare as she is unique—Heather has faced physical challenges from day one. Below are the top lessons learned during her appearance on the PE Huddle webinar with Dr. Robert Pangrazi. View the full episode of the PE Huddle with Heather Burd.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

Despite this, more schools are allowing students to opt out of PE. PE is often the only consistent opportunity for personal fitness, especially during the school day. When schools remove or reduce PE, they unintentionally widen the gap for underserved groups. A strong, inclusive PE curriculum can help close these gaps.

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

By incorporating conditioning drills, students remain engaged while developing endurance, flexibility, and a strong fitness base for future activities. By incorporating conditioning drills, students remain engaged while developing endurance, flexibility, and a strong fitness base for future activities. What is Mindfulness?