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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Energy Systems and Nutrition Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for high-intensity exercises, with glycogen stores in the muscles and liver being crucial for sustained performance. Early morning practices often leave athletes insufficiently hydrated, exacerbating fatigue and reducing endurance. ' That ain't right!

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Instead of forcing students into one mold, schools are offering options that meet them where they are.

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English Football Stadiums: History and Legacy

The Sporting

Introduction: The Hallowed Grounds of English Football The Enduring Significance of Football Stadiums Football stadiums are far more than mere playing fields; they stand as cultural epicentres, bastions of community identity and theatres where the rich drama of human emotion unfolds. Let’s take a closer look.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

When you hear “exercise snacks,” you might think of a protein bar or a piece of fruit. In 2023, consider incorporating these short bursts of activity into your daily routine to help achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

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Teaching Students to Overcome Adversity

Active Schools Us

Author: Joe McCarthy My goal is for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, whether at school, at home, with friends, or in sports. Adversity teaches us valuable lessons about ourselves, the power of endurance, and the importance of occasional discomfort. I want students to feel that they can overcome anything! I can do this!