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Fueling the Fire: 5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong in Elementary Physical Education

SHAPE America

How can it benefit students for other sports? Get Creative With Equipment Storage Use milk crates for different sized balls, pinnies or beanbags. Here are a few small changes that can make a big impact: Display a “What/Why/How” Board Create a simple visual space that answers: What are we doing today? What skill are you working on?)

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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

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before.

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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. Her family’s journey reflects the heart of her educational philosophy: sports and fitness are universal languages that connect us, regardless of borders.

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

SHAPE America

We talk about teamwork — not just in sports or activities, but in life. Once they’ve built a foundation of skills, hand over some of the creativity. The energy, mindset and values we model spill over into the way our students treat one another. One of my favorite activities is having students reflect on and build their “life team.”

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

Gopher Sport

These creative adaptations make Boardball an invaluable tool for PE classes, offering endless opportunities for fun and skill-building across various sports and activities.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

Gopher Sport

It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. When her physical limitations come into play, she finds creative ways to lead effectively. It’s as though I had a stroke in the womb.