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Mindful Movement: Best Exercises to Elevate Your Mental Health

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You have heard your teacher saying this in your kindergarten class before, and it makes much more sense now we work more and play less, and often at home. Studies show that exercise of around 45 minutes two to five days a week can significantly improve mental health and physical fitness.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

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The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. Reach out to us for a free consultation!

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Middle School Physical Education Units

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The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. An introduction to all things movement and fitness!

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California State Standards For PE

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The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. ” From there, the framework outlines a “standards-based instructional design process” that shows a step-by-step process for physical education programs and standard alignment.

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Functional Fitness – What, Why, & How

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Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. Rather than hyper-focusing on one element of physical fitness (muscular strength, aerobic endurance, etc.),

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Modeling In Physical Education

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It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning.

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Fitness Curriculum For Physical Education

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Physical education is an integral part of any student’s education. It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy. A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active.