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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

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Here’s a closer look at her journey, her innovative PE program, and how she continually keeps students engaged, even amid the unique challenges of teaching PE internationally. After a decade of teaching high school PE in Canada, she moved abroad, bringing her expertise to students around the globe.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

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It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. But my community and teachers taught me a lesson early on: it’s not about what you can’t do. View the full episode of the PE Huddle with Heather Burd.

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PE Curriculum for K–12: Student-Centered, Standards-Based

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In this article, we will explore the vast range of PE curriculum options from PLT4M. Challenges Creating Quality PE Curriculum Across Grade Levels Designing a PE curriculum that works across all grade levels isn’t easy. In PE, there are many directions you can go. That freedom is exciting but overwhelming.

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Getting Started with MPE by Kjetil (Norway)

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After completing my studies at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences many years ago, I began working as a physical education (PE) teacher in Norwegian elementary schools. But PE has always been at […]

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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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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

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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. Photo courtesy of the East Hampton High School yearbook. I didn’t return for the next practice.

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Middle School Physical Education Units

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But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year.