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Fueling the Fire: 5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong in Elementary Physical Education

SHAPE America

It requires energy, enthusiasm and endurance. How can it benefit students for other sports? Teaching physical education is uniquely rewarding — and uniquely exhausting. Unlike classroom teachers who may get pockets of planning time throughout the day, our time with students is almost entirely active. What skill are you working on?)

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

SHAPE America

Highlight Mental, Social and Emotional Benefits Fitness through play benefits various dimensions of health and wellness beyond physical. Learn how to identify their target heart rate zone (and understand why staying within that zone can improve cardiovascular endurance). Lets be clear this isnt free-for-all or roll out the ball time.

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. However, as our understanding of nutrition, sleep, and athlete health has evolved, it’s worth reconsidering this practice. Find more on nutrition here.

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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

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

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The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. Some districts lower graduation requirements, citing sports or outside activities as enough. That means only 1 in 5 high school students are meeting the 60 minutes of physical activity guidelines!

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health. By incorporating conditioning drills, students remain engaged while developing endurance, flexibility, and a strong fitness base for future activities. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Beyond the Ballot: Talking to Kids About Loss and Uncertainty After an Election

Relentless School Nurse

Together, we can turn this challenging moment into a powerful lesson in democracy, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. For older children, using a sports metaphor of winning and losing might help them understand. Click to view slideshow. When you need inspiration, read it as many times as you like.