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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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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

PLT4M

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. Many PE teachers have transformed PE classes with a fitness education model, tapping into the 5 components of physical fitness. See how they create fitness opportunities within PE.

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Egg-citing Easter Games for a Hoppin' Good PE Class!

Physical Education Ideas

Promotes Physical Activity: Easter games get students up and moving, promoting physical fitness and active lifestyles. From hopping like bunnies to rolling eggs, these activities improve cardiovascular health, coordination, and agility. Here's why incorporating these egg-citing activities can benefit students: 1.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

Balance and Coordination – Reduces the risks of falls. Credit: Health Benefits of Physical Activity For Adults. While the content and material covered by physical education teachers will vary throughout the United States, there should be some overarching themes. Bone Strength- Improves bone health.

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Yoga For High School Students In Action

PLT4M

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. Young people see yoga as a viable form of physical exercise but aren’t always sure where to start.

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7 Fun and Creative Jump Rope Games

Gopher PE

The rhythmic motion of jumping rope helps improve coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. It’s a fun way to improve coordination and listening skills. This lesson is from the Dynamic Physical Education curriculum and is a great warm-up activity! Those caught moving are out.

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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). These programs are designed to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. Ready to Learn More?