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

Gopher Sport

Growing up as an active sports enthusiast, she took her passion to the next level by earning a Physical and Health Education Degree and completing Teacher’s College in Canada. After a decade of teaching high school PE in Canada, she moved abroad, bringing her expertise to students around the globe.

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Creating Assistive Technology in APE with Nicole McCoy

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

Her work exemplifies the power of creativity, collaboration, and determination in breaking barriers to participation and fostering independence for her students. Nicole shares several examples of technologies that allow students to engage in meaningful sport and physical activity in a variety of unique ways.

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PE Curriculum for K–12: Student-Centered, Standards-Based

PLT4M

But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Quality physical education programs adapt and change with their students. PE lesson plans have to balance structure with creativity.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. Finding a comprehensive resource that schools are willing to invest in is rare. These lessons promote physical activity, skill development, and teamwork.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

These classes support students of all fitness levels and offer a flexible and effective way to meet physical activity requirements. With decades of experience, Christi helped shape a curriculum that brings structure, creativity, and educational value to every class. Each lesson in Walk Fit blends movement and learning.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year!

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

SHAPE America

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. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.