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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. Never underestimate your ability to create and teach new games and activities.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives.

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

Gopher Sport

Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. Solo Skill Practice Stickhandling Drills : Have students practice weaving the puck or ball through cones (or any other obstacles) to improve their hand-eye coordination and stickhandling skills.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health.

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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

According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic.

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Physical Education Waivers Make No Economic Sense

Physical Education Update

Well, unless it’s a marching band, there’s not much fitness involved in playing the flute. An ex-basketball player may not have time to play hoops but could fit in a jog…if she knew how to approach it without causing injury. Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide.