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PE: Co-curricular or Extracurricular?

Montessori Physical Education

Talk to your classroom teachers. I am a physical education teacher and I have my own classroom, whether it be the gym or outside.” While it is true that you have your own classroom, what is also true is that physical education is a co-curricular. “ Classrooms are typically much smaller than gym settings, indoor or outdoor.

PE 85
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Withholding Recess and Physical Activity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. So how can we educate our classroom teachers on how important time in physical education is for their students’ well-being?

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Can your School PROVE its PE?

Heartzones

Federal Laws Governing Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Schools. Written by Chat GPT The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that states report on the percentage of students in each school who meet recommended levels of physical activity, including moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA).

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PE is Non-negotiable

Montessori Physical Education

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. This means classroom teachers think one of the best uses of your class is to be the carrot on a stick. The students need physical activity, which PE provides.

PE 85
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What is the Purpose of PE?

Montessori Physical Education

A goal is the culmination of knowledge and habits we hope to instill for lifelong physical activity and health. Promote games and activities that spark the tinder of enjoyment for the non-compliant, and nurture the drive of those who naturally gravitate towards PE. We should distinguish objectives from goals. How do we do that in PE?

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

PLT4M

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. And we championed this initiative with curriculum, technology, and resources. Quickly the benefits of physical activity in schools took a back seat. Then we went back to school.