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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? They open the door to a more student-centered, purposeful PE environment where everyone feels seen and heard. Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities. Why or why not?

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Dance Walking – The Latest Fitness Craze

Physical Education Update

As the new school year begins, I thought we’d experiment with a new look for the PE Update blog. OK, maybe not a “craze,” but this workout combines walking and dancing and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. Watch the later segments and you’ll see how group dance walking looks.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Teach your students about boundaries and that outdoor PE class is different than recess. For example, we used the play structures for warm-ups (chutes and ladders, follow the leader, partner exercise, upper body workout, climb and jump, etc.). No Problem!

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. ” And when it comes to data on student participation in PE, a few numbers from the report stand out.

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Minions Yoga Freeze Dance!

Elementary P.E. Games

Minions Yoga Freeze Dance has arrived! It’s the perfect brain break and dancing game for kids! Get ready to dance and party along with your favorite minions. Spring PE Games: Rabbits On The Run. Minions Freeze Dance! The post Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! Encanto Workout Game – Guess The Character!

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Earth Day Dance Battle: A Fun Brain Break Game for Kids! 🌎

Elementary P.E. Games

Watch It Here: It’s an Earth Day Dance Battle! In this fun Earth Day brain break activity, be ready to just dance and move to the music in the epic dance battle between Groot and Buzz! This Earth Day brain break is the newest to the just dance / dance battle series. Minions Yoga Freeze Dance!

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Encanto Workout Game – Guess The Character!

Elementary P.E. Games

I’ll go into further details down below or you can go straight to the video You can use this activity as an Encanto brain break, Encanto quiz, or just as a fun movement game to get some exercise! If you’re interested in more brain breaks, elementary PE activities, or games for kids, then be sure to check out the Who Will Win?

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