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

SHAPE America

The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education. I often ask my students, How do you improve your fitness? As physical educators, we have the opportunity and responsibility to rewrite the narrative by connecting fitness to fun and purpose.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

We explore what student participation in PE means, how school districts can create a lasting impact, and provide actionable strategies to apply in schools. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S Gone are the days of a one size fits all approach to PE.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

We explore some of the top physical education electives and how physical education teachers and programs across the country are encouraging lifetime fitness through a physical education electives model. >>> More On Wymossing Check out how Wyomissing has shifted to a LIfetime Fitness model using electives.

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How to Motivate Staff to Lead Physical Activity in Your Program (Even if They’re Not Fitness Pros)

Skillastics

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners. Kids need movement. Its more about enthusiasm than expertise.

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Students Designing Personal Fitness Plans In PE

PLT4M

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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Classroom Games For St. Patrick’s Day – Move and Freeze!

Elementary P.E. Games

The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids. Patrick’s Day game with my younger K-1 students, as it’s always fun to see what movements and dances they come up with. Try to complete all the movement challenges! . Patrick’s Day then you came to the right spot! I like using this St.

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Turning Red Brain Break – Spot The Difference!

Elementary P.E. Games

Turning Red – Spot The Difference is a fun fitness workout game that will definitely get everyone up and moving It’s very similar to my “I Spy” brain break activities, only this one has a twist to it. PE Games: Yoga Freeze Dance. Spring PE Games: Rabbits On The Run. Spring Would You Rather? How To Play.

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