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

SHAPE America

Educators feel the pressure all around them. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. As a principal, I certainly do as well. Don’t do it!

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School-Based Promotion of Children's Physical Activity

Human Kinetics

Also, check out more of our physical education , health education , adapted physical activity , and dance resources! Also, check out more of our physical education , health education , adapted physical activity , and dance resources!

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. That same month, tennis pro Steven Mingo came to my school. My school has a large and spacious gymnasium so we can use the bikes inside.

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Determinants of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in German Elementary School Physical Education Lessons

PE Scholar

To explore PA levels and sedentary time in German elementary school PE lessons and relate them to selected personal and environmental.

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Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation

SHAPE America

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. Why Fishing? Many have never fished before at all.

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Withholding Recess and Physical Activity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. A typical school day for most students is very structured and filled with academic demands.