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Physical Education Update
DECEMBER 23, 2022
I recently watched an elementary school cross-country meet and was struck by the amount of talent that ran past me. I don’t know what it’s like in your region when it comes to cross-country participation, but our elementary school numbers are quite high. If so, great!
Physical Education Update
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Not long ago, while rubbing the sleep from my eyes and nudging the dog off the bed, I overheard the Romanian announcers discussing the state of physical education and youth fitness in their country. Schools rent them out to clubs as a way to raise funds. The situation sounded familiar, yet different.
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AASP
DECEMBER 15, 2023
<p>The landscape of youth sports has changed significantly in the last 20 years with the emergence of club sports and more athletes focused on developing elite-level skills rather than sport enjoyment. </p> <p>Based on the current findings, sports specialization had varying effects on families.
SHAPE America
JULY 25, 2023
PPS provides more health education than many school districts in the United States. Students in our district receive health education every year in grades K-8 along with two required semesters in high school, with daily lessons/classes ranging from 9-18 weeks each year depending on the grade level.
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. Is Physical Education Required? Find a Time.
Slow Chat PE
JUNE 2, 2023
Just as a sports team reviews game films to engage in honest conversations on how to improve, we must adopt a similar mindset when reflecting on our actions, decisions, and interactions. While I was not a wise old man, I certainly understood the world better than high school students did. It really is a “grown up” decision.
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Even though it is widely accepted that 60 minutes a day of physical activity helps elementary school students all the way through high school students, only one-quarter of this group is actually getting the recommended amount of physical activity. . And at schools, physical activity is getting the cut.
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