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So what is adapted physical education?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

standard deviation points away from the mean on the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-2). In Mesa, at the elementary level, the adapted physical education specialists will work with students in both a small group environment and the general physical education class. 1402 (25)].

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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. Consider parkour! Research has shown that children love parkour! Seghers, J.,

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

Long story short, elementary through high school students are struggling. And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools. Balance and Coordination – Reduces the risks of falls. Sleep – Improves sleep quality.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Martínez is a Project Coordinator for the Community Health Department at Lakeshore Foundation and an Inclusion Specialist for The National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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Crossing the midline - A fundamental physical skill

The PE Shed

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. Gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping and moving in different directions. Fine motor skills.