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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Schools have a lot to cover and only so much time. So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Why is physical education important to health?

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Challenge Your Students with Parkour

Gopher PE

Looking for a challenging content domain to motivate children to learn a broad range of motor skills? This was demonstrated by the fact that a majority of children voluntary participated in parkour during recess when they learned it in physical education 1. Types of Movement Families: 1. Consider parkour!

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience. Physical education should do the same!

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Crossing the midline - A fundamental physical skill

The PE Shed

It has made me into a greater physical educator with a more expansive understanding of young children's movement requirements. Developing midline crossing skills can lead to improvements in: - Balance skills. Gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping and moving in different directions.