SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives.

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My Zone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Hosted by AusActive in partnership with Myzone, Fit for Office in Australia sees Federal MPs and their staff taking part in a friendly competition to inspire all Australians to be more physically active and spark the conversation about the importance of exercise.

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The Sporting

JULY 15, 2022

The best exercises for working women Women who work or who have family responsibilities often find it hard to add fitness to their routines. However, you can still stay fit without taking training classes or going to the gym. In this article, find out about plenty of popular physical activities for working women.

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PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

Exercise and self esteem go hand in hand. Regular exercise can help boost your confidence and self-esteem while improving your overall physical and mental health. ” Unfortunately, this type of thinking has led the conversation about exercise and self esteem to become more about body image and self esteem.

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Heartzones

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Question: Why Some People Dislike Exercise? Answer: The Artificial Intelligence App ChatGPT Explains with this Essay Exercise is an essential aspect of maintaining good physical health, yet there are still some individuals who have a dislike or aversion to it. Social factors can also contribute to a dislike of exercise.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

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PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Functional Fitness?

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Plug & Play Fitness activities are among the most popular resources on the OPEN platform – with over 100,000 downloads and counting! This page brings all three Plug & Play modules together for quick and easy access across all grade levels.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fitness education is an integral part of student development, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Get Access Here.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It is no secret that physical activity is essential to a student’s development. But what is often overlooked is physical activity’s powerful role in managing student behavior. More on The Whole School Model Check out how physical activity and physical education are pillars of the Whole School Model.

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Heartzones

JUNE 27, 2023

Health and Wellness Education: Wearable fitness technology can be integrated into health and wellness education programs to promote awareness of heart health. Students can learn about target heart rates, the importance of regular exercise, and how to monitor their own heart rates during physical activities.

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S&S

AUGUST 18, 2023

Are you ready to turn exercise into an exciting adventure? By infusing physical activity with fun … Read More The post Health and Fitness Games for PE or Camp appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. Exercise can also help people manage depression.

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Kids Sports Activities Blog

JULY 25, 2017

Discover 10 important benefits of physical activity. Improve your kids fitness with fun, physical activities, exercise, and games. Some of them may surprise you!

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Heartzones

AUGUST 11, 2022

How can students and community stakeholders invest their fitness energy back into their homes and neighborhoods? First, for the fitness enthusiast, you should generate energy (aka burn calories) through physical movement activities of your choice. Activity: Track the Gift of Fitness Energy . August 2022.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Unfortunately, I know that most of those runners, even the talented ones, will not only be out of running, they’ll be out of any sport or physical activity by the time they begin high school. Many will find their interests lie in other sports or fitness activities. Once broken, the exercise habit is hard to re-start.

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AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

<p>From AASP Members and Authors: Gabrielle Salvatore, MS, Sheila Alicea, PhD, CMPC, Cynthia Clarke, EdD, CMPC, and Michael Sachs, PhD, CMPC</p> <p>The benefits of exercise are well-known, but in order for people to reap the most benefits from exercise they need to adhere to a program.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This article will move through the five domains covered in the Guidelines Recommendations and Adaptations Including Disability (GRAIDs) to provide a comprehensive approach to ensuring your fitness center is accessible and welcoming to all individuals, including those with a disability. All of which can benefit from regular physical activity.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Teacher wellness activities should be more than one-off professional development days. We explore fitness-based staff wellness ideas for teachers to promote physical and mental health. . An occasional staff yoga class or fitness workout is offered at most schools. They pour their hearts and souls into students.

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Kids Sports Activities Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

What is aerobic exercise? Discover 10 aerobic exercise examples that you and your kids will enjoy. Improve your kids fitness with fun physical activities that build strong hearts and lungs.

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. Every time he stepped into a gymnasium; he had a negative physically active experience.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Later we will look more closely at examples of evidence based practices in education within the world of physical education and fitness. A teacher works with a student using technology in physical education. ” Therefore, we want to align the goals of physical education with the evidence based practices in education.

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Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

There are very few people who are particularly fond of physical activity earning millions in professional sports, so it may seem like there are no real, tangible benefits to engaging in physical activity. However, there is more to exercise than just losing weight. There is a similar increase in serotonin.

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Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

When it comes to exercise, this is all language you probably don’t need to tell your students. Being Active. This is the language we need to be promoting to our students and encourage them to get out there and lead a healthy, active lifestyle. How much exercise do children need? What are the benefits of exercise?

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School Yard

MARCH 19, 2020

While technological literacy is an important skill in the 21st century, kids should also be encouraged to engage in physical activity. Studies confirm that kids now spend an average of seven hours a day in front of a device screen, an alarming trend that’s replacing the amount of time spent in active play.

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Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The activities in this module are designed to teach students how to move safely around a track (running loop) while exploring different locomotor movements and having imaginative fun with their classmates. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.

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Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

No matter what generation you identify with, if you watched TV while you were growing up, you probably had a pretty cool fitness icon to look up to. Whether it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s, Jane Fonda in the 80s, or Richard Simmons in the 90s, there’s always been someone who made fitness look easy and fun.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 20, 2022

Unfortunately, the administrators who make educational policy are often academics with no grounding in physical fitness—their decisions are based on efficiency rather than sound physiological principles. No more so than scheduling physical education every day one semester and omitting it from the timetable the next semester.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

In speed stacking competitions, the cardio aspect is minimal, as the World Sport Stacking Association competitions incorporates only the task of timed stacking, with no additional exercises. By incorporating increased movements and aerobic exercises, Speed Stacks® Skillastics® integrates the missing aerobic activity piece.

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Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Clearly, physical activity doesn’t have to be your cookie-cutter team sport to encourage a healthy and life-long physical activity journey for kids. Sadly, we’re leaving kids behind in the health and activity realm when we consider only traditional activities. Here are some great (and probably surprising!)

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The same line could easily represent the average day as a physical activity director! Some weeks might have adequately-staffed classes or groups perfectly aligned by age, and other weeks may have mixed age groups, or facing staffing shortages or staff with limited physical activity/fitness training.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily?

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The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

Injury-Proofing Your Training: Smart Strategies for Long-Term Success Injuries are a common part of exercise - but you can prevent them. Whether you’re a pro athlete or a weekend warrior, staying fit and injury-free directly translates to improved performance. However, the potential for injuries is a reality that all athletes face.

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The Sporting

JULY 10, 2023

How to Keep Your Clients Coming Back for More: 5 Top Tips for Fitness Professionals and Personal Trainers One of the really tough aspects of being a fitness professional is client retention, but we have some suggestions on how to win the long game. If you’re working in a fitness class environment… be fun !

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Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

No matter what generation you identify with, if you watched TV while you were growing up, you probably had a pretty cool fitness icon to look up to. Whether it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s, Jane Fonda in the 80s, or Richard Simmons in the 90s, there’s always been someone who made fitness look easy and fun. Love fitness.

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