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

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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. Celebrate small “wins” together — not only team successes but individual successes as well. And it’s a beautiful thing to witness.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

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For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school. Together, we can ensure every student gets the chance to build a lifelong foundation of physical wellness.

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Skills Based Health Education

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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

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And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well. Health Benefits of a Walking for Fitness Class A walking for fitness class does more than get students moving. It also delivers a wide range of health benefits that support both the body and mind.

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PE Sub Plans

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When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

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Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. During and after the pandemic, it became even more apparent how important getting fresh air was for my students’ physical and, more important, emotional health.

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Prevention Education is Health Literacy: How to SHAPE the Conversation

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This will include ways to integrate prevention education into your health classroom, how prevention education intersects with health and wellness, and introduce free resources that are available to you. Know the Facts. Most kids don’t drink.