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Challenge Your Students with Parkour

Gopher PE

Looking for a challenging content domain to motivate children to learn a broad range of motor skills? Parkour can contribute to meeting the SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in elementary schools. Types of Movement Families: 1. Consider parkour! wall) surfaces.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools. Instead, all grade levels, including high school students, can reap the health benefits of physical education. Balance and Coordination – Reduces the risks of falls.

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Crossing the midline - A fundamental physical skill

The PE Shed

It has made me into a greater physical educator with a more expansive understanding of young children's movement requirements. Show difficulty coordinating gross motor patterns (e.g. Developing midline crossing skills can lead to improvements in: - Balance skills. Coordination of hands, arms, legs and feet.