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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

As a PE teacher, you already know the gym gets stolen from you all the time. With the help of several different avenues (especially my family youth service coordinator, Christina Olsson), I always have funding, so no student misses a trip because they can’t afford it. I think this also leads to a positive class culture.

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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

You’ve got to coordinate, sense, process, integrate, inhibit, and continually make decisions.” If biking doesn’t work at your school, here are some other activity ideas: Running Hiking Strength Training Cross-Country Skiing The timing piece is critical.

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The Heart Behind Field Day

Mr. Kirsch

As an elementary PE teacher, I spend the entire year helping students build skills, confidence, and a love for physical activity. As PE teachers, we design engaging stations, coordinate volunteers, adapt for all abilities, and often pull it off with limited resources. Field Day is where our passion meets purpose.

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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). Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

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

Gopher Sport

Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. Heres how Boardball can be adapted for younger students, why its a great fit for PE, and what educators are saying about it.

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Building a Dream Team: Cultivating an Inclusive and Joyful PE Culture

SHAPE America

Neace is the 2025 SHAPE America Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year. She is proud to serve on the KY SHAPE board as the state partner for health.

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Why Bowling Deserves a Spot in Every PE Curriculum

Gopher Sport

I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. But more importantly, Ive seen how bowling can bring people togetherbetween a father and son, between teammates, between a PE teacher and their students.

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