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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

If biking doesn’t work at your school, here are some other activity ideas: Running Hiking Strength Training Cross-Country Skiing The timing piece is critical. SHAPE America recommends 225 minutes for middle and high school students (150 minutes for elementary). All students should get at least 60.

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

SHAPE America

In a truly inclusive PE environment, being “good” isn’t limited to speed, strength or skill. This is when it becomes even more important to lead with empathy, appreciate others’ strengths, and build trust through communication and collaboration. It includes effort, teamwork, empathy and the willingness to try.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

Gopher Sport

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. It’s as though I had a stroke in the womb. Failure is part of growth.” .”

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

PE teachers can’t do it alone. Even if PE credits are limited, schools can still promote and provide meaningful fitness and wellness opportunities at every grade level. Many of the most successful high school PE programs begin by listening. Collaboration is Key Creating a responsive curriculum takes teamwork.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

Offering PE classes only once a week is not enough to create meaningful change. Instead, PE should be a regular part of the curriculum at every grade level , starting in elementary school and continuing through high school. We have female athletes doing strength training. Ready to WOW your Admins?

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. Heres how Boardball can be adapted for younger students, why its a great fit for PE, and what educators are saying about it.

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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Jump rope activities for elementary PE are more than just a way to get kids movingthey help students develop essential motor skills, rhythm, timing, and coordination. These activities also promote cardiovascular endurance, agility, and perseverance, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Grades 3-5: 1.5.6