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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

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. 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. No Problem!

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! This greatly increased WHPE visibility.

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Dance Walking – The Latest Fitness Craze

Physical Education Update

And to kick off our new look (which I may change at any minute, by the way) here’s a video demonstrating the latest fitness craze. OK, maybe not a “craze,” but this workout combines walking and dancing and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. Physical Education Update. Have a great school year!

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Fitness Education For Students

PLT4M

Fitness education is an integral part of student development, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. What is Fitness Education?

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Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation

SHAPE America

Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. As a school community, we value learning outside the school walls, and as educators we were drawn to fishing because of its many variables and open outcomes. He has served as Ancona’s Outdoor Learning Educator since 2016.

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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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FiT WORK #1 - Hygiene (2023)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT WORK #1 - Hygiene (2023) During Physical Education class you run , you sweat , and you inevitably get dirty. For FiT Work #1, you will read 4 short articles related to personal hygiene and answer questions based on your reading.

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