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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

Are you losing your gym space for a class period, a day, a week or longer? It’s not unusual. At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

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Snow Swimming in Finland

Physical Education Update

It’s February and for those of us in northern climates the ground is covered with snow. The key to dealing with a long, snowy winter, is to either embrace it or leave it. The Finns have definitely learned how to embrace it – I doubt there’s a country in the world with a higher participation rate in cross-country skiing. However, nordic skiing isn’t the only snow-related sport in Finland.

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September Daily Holidays & Observances Printable Calendar

S&S

It is officially time for Back to School! You can use this printable calendar in the classroom or at any organization, and plan lessons or themed activities around the each holiday. Download and print our daily holidays and observances calendar … Read More. The post September Daily Holidays & Observances Printable Calendar appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Timeout! The Importance of Downtime for Youth Sports Families

Changing the Game Project

“But dad, we have so much going on!” “Do we have to go mom? I want to play in another tournament?” “Will we miss out if we don’t do the extra private training?” Have you heard these types of sentiments before from your spouse or your children? I know I have. The past few weeks. The post Timeout! The Importance of Downtime for Youth Sports Families appeared first on Changing the Game Project.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Effects of Chaste Tree on PMS

Designs for Health

Vitex agnus-castus , also known as chaste tree, is a small, branched shrub widely distributed in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. The chaste tree botanical comes from the long leaves, tender stems, flowers, and ripening seeds of the shrub. The main chemical compounds are agnusides , diterpenes, glycosides, and flavonoids. Humans have used chaste tree as a botanical since 400 BC , when Hippocrates recognized its anti-inflammatory properties.

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FitFighter adopts Myzone to help more people move strong

My Zone

Myzone and FitFighter are set to elevate every day performance, in a partnership perfect for anyone that wants to get and stay fit.

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