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

SHAPE America

The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education. I often ask my students, How do you improve your fitness? As physical educators, we have the opportunity and responsibility to rewrite the narrative by connecting fitness to fun and purpose.

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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

SHAPE America

This shared struggle not only builds physical toughness but also reinforces the mental and emotional endurance necessary to face real-world challenges with confidence and strength. This is essential to fostering resiliency, as it pushes both me and my team to work together and overcome obstacles in a controlled, yet demanding, environment.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

A walking for fitness class is a fun, accessible way to get students moving. It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. In this article, we’ll explore how a walking for fitness class can benefit students of all backgrounds and abilities.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. PE is often the only consistent opportunity for personal fitness, especially during the school day. From the 2024 U.S Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth.

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Fitness Tests Simplified: Why This App Is a Must-Have

The PE Geek

Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. While debates around its role in education will likely continue, one thing remains certain: fitness testing is an invaluable tool in many contexts, from designing and analyzing training programs to tracking individual progress over time.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. Their bodies are better equipped to endure specialized drills without as high a risk of growth plate injuries.

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

By incorporating conditioning drills, students remain engaged while developing endurance, flexibility, and a strong fitness base for future activities. The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work.