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Teaching Rhythm and Dance In Physical Education

The Physical Educator

Dance is a polarizing subject in the world of physical education: some teachers love to teach it, other teachers can’t even imagine themselves teaching it. Regardless of your personal comfort level with the activity, I believe dance should be a part of every student’s physical education experience.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Jenna Knapp & Aaron Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Jennifer Truong For thousands of years, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Analyzes movement situations and applies movement concepts (e.g.,

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Cooperative Invasion (High School)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Dan Tennessen, Doug Hallberg, LaDonda Porter, Stephanie Dickson, Shannon Maly, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart Cooperative invasion games are team-based activities that promote teamwork, cooperation, communication, and strategy through small-sided games and activities.

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Mindful Movement: Best Exercises to Elevate Your Mental Health

The Sporting

When you perform an exercise, your brain starts working more clearly as your body is performing different movements. Therefore, it is recommended for older people to include exercise such as dancing in their daily routine to help prevent early memory loss.

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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. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Team Invasion (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

This module builds on the Invasion Basics module for grades 3-5 and provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing the movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports.

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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?