SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Here are five ways to celebrate physical activity during National PE & Sport Week and every week — and all year round: 1. Download SHAPE America’s Activity Calendars each month and have your students complete the physical activities that build motor skills. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

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SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here. SHAPE America’s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas. Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

So, grab your bunny ears and let's dive into a basket full of festive activities that will make your PE class egg-stra special! The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Click here. Happy Easter, everyone!

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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. Long-Term Health Benefits of Physical Education In Schools The impact of PE classes goes well beyond the school day and year. Balance and Coordination – Reduces the risks of falls. 29% of teenagers self-reported having poor mental health.

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Physical Education Health Education Education 98

Gopher PE

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Looking for a challenging content domain to motivate children to learn a broad range of motor skills? There are five different movement families within parkour: (1) landings, (2) spins, (3) vaults, (4) wall movements and (5) swings. Types of Movement Families: 1. Types of Movement Families: 1.

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