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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

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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. During that year, I had a well-meaning principal who told our staff, “If it’s not related to math or reading, it’s potentially on the chopping block.”

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

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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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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

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For that reason, I check out every new article, blog and podcast that comes out about staff wellness. Staff wellness is not something we can talk about only at our monthly staff meetings, but something that we must cultivate and support daily to create a healthy environment that will trickle down to our students.

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

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Include Strengthening Exercises in Your Classes and Practices Increase the connection between confidence and competence and lifetime physical activity by providing opportunities for youth of all ages to increase their strength. Here is a sample fun beginner circuit (listed as a regression/primary exercise/progression).

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5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

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As the clock ticks toward graduation, those innocent, every-once-in-a-while thoughts gain strength. A well-crafted resume and cover letter can be extremely influential in landing the “perfect” job. Solicit letters of recommendation from others who know you well and can speak truthfully about the alignment of your personal.

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In Season Strength Training

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Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! At the same time, the absence of resistance training will always equal substantial losses of strength and power. Let’s take a quick look at exactly why consistent strength training during the season puts your team in the best position to win.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

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This ensures that students of all ages and abilities are exposed to a steady stream of opportunities to enhance their physical well-being and develop a foundation of fitness for life. We have female athletes doing strength training. We have football players in the class doing dance fitness.

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