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

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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Building a Dream Team: Cultivating an Inclusive and Joyful PE Culture

SHAPE America

Connecting Favorite Movement Experiences After reading an article by health educator Andy Milne about an assignment which asks students to share their favorite movement experiences, I was hooked. When students believe that everyone belongs — and that everyone can succeed in their own way — the culture shifts.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

PLT4M provides schools with a wide range of ready-to-use curriculum resources tailored to modern physical education. Whether a school offers foundational fitness, in-depth health education, sport-based modules, weight lifting, yoga, personal fitness, or game-based electives, PLT4M has it covered.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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Skills Based Health Education

PLT4M

Skills-based health education is transforming how schools approach health instruction—shifting the focus from memorizing facts to developing real-life skills students can use to lead healthier lives. These standards serve as a strong foundation for health educators creating skills-based health education.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

From elementary PE lesson plans all the way through various high school pe electives, PLT4M has everything you need for PE! Does PLT4M have health curriculum? Yes, PLT4M has health curriculum and takes a skills based health education approach! FAQ Does PLT4M offer other units and lesson plans?

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March Madness! Nominate a Physical Education Superstar for AZHPE Awards!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

If so, then nominate them here today!