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Building Strong and Healthy Communities Through Physical Activity

Skillastics

They’re formed as part of an intentional multi-pronged approach that involves the environment, physical activities, and even local governments. As an afterschool activity or local business, how can you help form the backbone of a strong and healthy community through physical activity?

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. It was encouraging that people quickly developed creative approaches to stay active and help their children continue activities.

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What is Physical Literacy?

PLT4M

Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

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Evidence Based Practices In Education

PLT4M

.” Therefore, we want to align the goals of physical education with the evidence based practices in education. A teacher works with students in physical education class. Studies have long indicated that regular physical activity for children has a wide range of benefits.

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Fitness Education For Students

PLT4M

From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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FITT Principle For Physical Education

PLT4M

F – Frequency – how often will you exercise? I – Intensity – how hard do you work during your exercise? T – Time – how long do you exercise during each session? T – Type of exercise – what types of workouts will be a part of your workout program?

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Health Education Lesson Plans

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Health education lesson plans cover a wide array of topics designed to promote students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For example, nutrition education shouldn’t give a one-size-fits-all prescriptive solution on eating and healthy habits. Written Lesson Materials Overview: Food. Everybody’s doing it.