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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

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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.). Being inside is a good time to introduce proper technique for exercises/fitness and teach partner skills (how to motivate and correct a partner’s exercise form).

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Transforming Motivation for Exercise in a Safe and Kind Environment

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Insights into the needs, barriers, and motivation based on experiences with exercise participation among individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

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

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As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. Brain scans show that bouts of aerobic exercise enable students’ brains to activate and be more ready to learn. Active learning strategies lead to less boredom and more intrinsic motivation to learn. Active and healthy students are better learners.

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How to Motivate Staff to Lead Physical Activity in Your Program (Even if They’re Not Fitness Pros)

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In this post, well explore how to motivate your staff to lead physical activities even if theyre not fitness pros and show you how Skillastics, an After School physical activity curriculum, can make the process both easy and effective. Staff dont need to memorize complex exercises or create workout routines from scratch.

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Dispositional mindfulness and its relationship to exercise motivation and experience

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Previous work has shown that heightened dispositional mindfulness is associated with the awareness of the importance of exercise.

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

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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. Here is a sample fun beginner circuit (listed as a regression/primary exercise/progression).

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

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Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. From solo practices to group activities, it supports a wide range of exercises that develop coordination, strength, and hockey fundamentals. Finding the right equipment can make all the difference.

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