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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? 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? Reflect and listen.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Teach your students about boundaries and that outdoor PE class is different than recess. For example, we used the play structures for warm-ups (chutes and ladders, follow the leader, partner exercise, upper body workout, climb and jump, etc.). No Problem!

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. ” And when it comes to data on student participation in PE, a few numbers from the report stand out.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Here are five ways to celebrate physical activity during National PE & Sport Week and every week — and all year round: 1. squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

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Dance Walking – The Latest Fitness Craze

Physical Education Update

As the new school year begins, I thought we’d experiment with a new look for the PE Update blog. And to kick off our new look (which I may change at any minute, by the way) here’s a video demonstrating the latest fitness craze. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To check out the PE Update.com website, click here.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. All three of these tenants of PE can be better utilized in classroom settings.

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

Gopher Sport

SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE DOM Sports Hockey season is here! Hockey-Inspired Fitness Challenges It is important to highlight that conditioning and physical fitness are just as crucial as playing the sport itself. This helps develop quick reflexes and understanding of the game.

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