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Want to make your students hearts smile? 6 Valentine's Day Games for PE class

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Here is a brief description of the games: Heart Hunt Relay (Kindergarten to Grade 6): Description: Scatter heart-shaped cutouts around the gym. Valentine's Day Freeze Dance (Grade 1 to Grade 6): Description: Play music and have students dance around. Divide students into teams. The next player goes when their teammate returns.

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Functional Fitness – What, Why, & How

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Functional fitness is any type of exercise or workout that translates to the demands of everyday activities. Rather than hyper-focusing on one element of physical fitness (muscular strength, aerobic endurance, etc.), functional fitness training develops the complete picture of physical function and fitness.

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California State Standards For PE

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In the forward of the framework, the document states, “High-quality, standards-based physical education instruction helps students learn not only the skills and knowledge to be physically fit and active, it also gives them the confidence and positive attitude necessary to participate in physical activities.”

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Mindful Movement: Best Exercises to Elevate Your Mental Health

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Studies show that exercise of around 45 minutes two to five days a week can significantly improve mental health and physical fitness. Therefore, it is recommended for older people to include exercise such as dancing in their daily routine to help prevent early memory loss. It is recommended to do yoga in a group.

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What is Physical Literacy?

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.” (Mandigo, Francis, Lodewyk & Lopez, 2012) And over the years, we have continued to seek answers and definitions to the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity.

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Fitness Education For Students

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Fitness education can look and feel different based on students’ grades and experience levels. Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

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Step 1: Build a Foundation The first step to successful high school strength and conditioning curriculum is covering the basics of physical fitness. Before introducing any type of free weights, students should have a strong understanding of foundational human movements.