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

SHAPE America

They open the door to a more student-centered, purposeful PE environment where everyone feels seen and heard. dance, yoga, aerobics) that meet the need for self-expression. It might look like dancing in your room, walking the dog, shooting hoops with friends, riding a bike, or playing tag at recess. Why or why not?

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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

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As a principal, I certainly do as well. And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Wellness Walk — Teachers lead their classes through a route along our school perimeter.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

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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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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

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And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! For example, as it got colder in the fall it was hard to play throwing and catching games, but soccer worked well. Fitness and dance videos are great. We stayed outside in light rain.

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Physical Education Electives

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. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

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Ellen’s Dance Dare Shows the Value of Chasing Your Dreams

Physical Education Update

This topic might seem like a bit of a stretch for a physical education blog, but, well…it does involve a varsity runner, dancing and goal-setting. Ellen includes dancing in many of her segments, and Jenna thought she’d attract Ellen’s attention by posting YouTube videos of herself dancing in strange situations.

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Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation

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Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate. We scouted the location well in advance, finding a state park about an hour away from the school with lots of waterline so the students could spread out.