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

SHAPE America

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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

SHAPE America

Kristi Bieri, PE teacher at Odessa Upper Elementary, shows off her school’s Amplify Kindness mural. Throughout the school, students are learning to be mindful, kind and respectful because of health. If there is one thing I would tell a school to encourage them to participate in the health.

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Physical Activity Survey for Arizona Elementary PE Teachers

Arizona Health and Physical Education

At this time, we are only surveying teachers in Arizona elementary schools (or schools that serve children in grades K-6 including K-8 and K-12). Stay tuned for another survey opportunity for secondary teachers this spring. After completing the survey, you can add your email to win one of 15 $25 gift cards.

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

SHAPE America

Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go! Dealing With Death (Middle School) Death With Dignity Debate — Use these debate prompts to help start conversations or to do a silent debate (High School) 2. Here are some resources that you might use: Sesame Workshop — What Happened?

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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. In 2019, she was a pilot school coordinator for SHAPE America’s new health.

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Showcase District – Oklahoma: Norman Public School District

Heartzones

Four years ago, Ann Goff, the PE teacher at Lincoln Elementary, started researching heart rate sensors and step counters for her school when she came across Heart Zones. What do you wish other PE teachers understood or knew about Heart Zones? I also started using more technology in my class.

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Dynamic Physical Education: Continuing the Legacy of PE Teacher

Human Kinetics

This includes Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children-19th Edition by Aaron Beighle and Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students-9th Edition by Heather Irwin. . . . . Books by the Presenters. .