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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

However, Spooner Middle School — located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin – is finding success by getting students away from their screens and taking them outdoors for fresh air and exercise. Half the students went out for daily exercise (such as biking), while a control group received traditional computer-based interventions.

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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? Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities. Traditional approaches in physical education can lack joy, choice and relevance to students lives. Grades 9-12 2.12.7

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

Gopher Sport

Fitness challenges can enhance kids’ conditioning and strength for hockey and serve as warm-up or cool-down activities. Strength Training : Have students work on their core and upper body strength with exercises like plank holds, push-ups, or medicine ball throws, and incorporate their sticks into the exercises for added resistance.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

We have female athletes doing strength training. Core Element 2: Encourage Structured Student Choice – After establishing a foundation of physical literacy, school districts should provide ample resources and support so students can explore different paths for lifelong fitness. We have football players in the class doing dance fitness.

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Because walking is a low-impact activity, it reduces stress on joints while still providing meaningful aerobic exercise. Altogether, it makes for a great workout and weekly exercise opportunities for students.

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Digital Strength And Conditioning Program Template

PLT4M

Creating a great strength and conditioning program template takes more than just jotting down sets and reps on a spreadsheet. A strength and conditioning template can include: Warm-ups and movement prep Main lifts with sets, reps, and percentages Accessory and mobility work Testing and assessment components But that’s just the start.