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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. Reflection and Self-Evaluation Being an anti-racist educator requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and advocacy.

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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

SHAPE America

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience.

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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. Kindness-Themed Lessons for Health & PE I use the health. lessons throughout the school year.

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Physical Activity Survey for Arizona Elementary PE Teachers

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Our team at Arizona State University is working with the Arizona Department of Education to administer our annual survey. Please share information about physical activity policies and practices at your school. Stay tuned for another survey opportunity for secondary teachers this spring. Thank you for your interest!

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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

SHAPE America

When I got to East Hampton High School, once again there was no girls soccer team. My PE teacher took enough personal interest in me to introduce me to the girls basketball coach, telling him that I should go out for the team. I asked a teacher to help me write a letter to the Board of Education.

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Dynamic Physical Education: Continuing the Legacy of PE Teacher

Human Kinetics

In this presentation, Human Kinetics author Aaron Beighle discusses the evidence-informed approach that has been used to prepare many generations of physical educators. Dynamic Physical Education presentation slides. . Check out our titles in our Health Education , Physical Education , and Adapted Physical Education collections.

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The Whole School Model To Physical Education & Activity

PLT4M

In most conversations about improving schools, the role of physical education is an afterthought, or worse, not even mentioned. Instead, we look at core subjects, test scores, and student performance without considering the impact of physical education and activity. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.