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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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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Because walking is a low-impact activity, it reduces stress on joints while still providing meaningful aerobic exercise. With PLT4M, teachers have a clear roadmap to follow. Free Download!

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Gobak Sodor: Traditional Game of Indonesia

Montessori Physical Education

If the game had been indeed invented around the time of the Majapahit Kingdom, it would have made sense that it had started as a military exercise because this was a time of conflict. The Majapahit kingdom continued to expand to surrounding islands, gaining power. Defensive players are not allowed to switch lines.

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Teaching Students to Overcome Adversity

Active Schools Us

Teachers can use adversity as an opportunity to help students get better, grow stronger, change, and learn. Adversity teaches us valuable lessons about ourselves, the power of endurance, and the importance of occasional discomfort. My goal is for this exercise to help students in the future when they need a moment of inspiration.

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Students Designing Personal Fitness Plans In PE

PLT4M

As a result, many schools encourage and support students in designing personal fitness plans in physical education to build and bridge important concepts around fitness and exercise. This approach aims to teach students the value of regular exercise and how to design routines that suit their individual needs and goals.

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The Importance of Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

When it comes to exercise, this is all language you probably don’t need to tell your students. In a world where technology is taking over and “Fortniting” is more popular than bike riding, it is important we all send the same consistent message about the importance of exercise to our students. How much exercise do children need?

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Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-imagined For Physical Education & Sports

Heartzones

My muscle doesn’t know the difference if I’m digging in the yard, carrying heavy shopping bags, or lifting a dumbbell.” ( Source & Study ) What is going on inside the body during strength exercises? Notice the elastic bands in the partner drills, that provide leg resistance exercise, while also providing cardio conditioning.