SHAPE America

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you outline what you want students to know and be able to do first, then you can take those fun and cool ideas and tailor them to your students’ needs to achieve those goals and fit them into the place in your curriculum where they will help your students find the best success. It also helps me showcase what we are doing.

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Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits. At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. ” “Students can do physical activity outside of school; they don’t need PE classes.”

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates? Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education.

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Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

This approach aligns seamlessly with the Meaningful PE framework, where fun, autonomy, challenge, and relevance are essential pillars, and underscores our goal of building lifelong habits of physical activity for every student. As physical education teachers, we need to do better at inviting JOY into our curriculum.

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My Zone

JULY 5, 2023

Whether it’s in the gym, going for a swim, cycling or sprinting, teacher and fitness enthusiast, Jamie McSherry, knows how to look after himself and keep on the move.

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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. Managing a healthy work/life balance is a challenge, and it can feel overwhelming to get to the gym after a day at work. Why are Physical Activities Important for Women?

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. These lessons promote physical activity, skill development, and teamwork.

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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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Kids Sports Activities Blog

AUGUST 5, 2017

Zumba fitness classes are a fun & exhilarating way for kids to get the benefits of physical activity. Try Zumba exercise workouts at your local gym, on Nintendo wii, or a work out dvd.

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. This position makes schools the frontline for spotting red flags related to burnout, overuse injuries, or mental health concerns.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Physical Literacy? Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” International Physical Literacy Association. ” (Whitehead M. link] 2014.)

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Skillastics

MARCH 22, 2022

When iPads, iPhones, and the latest gadgets threaten to keep kids sedentary, how can physical activity win? And what can you do to not just encourage activity, but foster an environment where physical activity THRIVES? The pull of electronic devices seems to be stronger than any force on the planet.

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PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This article will discuss what functional fitness is, why it is important, and how to incorporate it into physical education and everyday life. Functional Fitness on full display!

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Skillastics

JULY 15, 2022

Of course as physical education leaders we know the benefits of physical activity. so they can encourage physical activity engagement early and often. Making room in the day for physical activity helps support children in their health efforts, and encourages them to strive to reach goals.

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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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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

Plus, with their vibrant colors and customizable banners, these pits will add a pop of excitement to any gym or playground. With equipment for up to 36 players, teamwork and fitness come together in this energetic game. Get ready to roll, dive, and dodge in the coolest Gaga experience ever!

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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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PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

These fast-paced games are easy to modify for different grade levels, making them a great fit for all elementary students. Skills include: Look Around Be aware of your surroundings and where others are on the field or in the gym. Change Speeds Accelerate or slow down to create or close space.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. No equipment, no problem.

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Physical Education Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love and friendship than by incorporating some heartwarming games into your Physical Education program? Here is a brief description of the games: Heart Hunt Relay (Kindergarten to Grade 6): Description: Scatter heart-shaped cutouts around the gym.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. Young people see yoga as a viable form of physical exercise but aren’t always sure where to start.

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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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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

These can include fitness tests, skill assessments, or even game rules recall. Attainable (Realistic Goals) Set attainable goals based on your student’s current fitness levels and abilities. Outside of your Classroom- Emphasize the importance of physical activity in promoting lifelong fitness and health to your students.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

And as we mentioned in our first point, flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance are all developed through gymnastics lessons, making the sport an ideal fit for the national curriculum. Physical activity that involves safely putting pressure on bones through weight-bearing is understood to be beneficial for bone development.

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The Sporting

APRIL 11, 2023

5 of the Best types of Carbs to Fuel Your Workout Everyone knows you have to pound the protein post-workout , to help repair the damage you have done to the muscles, but what about fuel to get those muscles firing when you are at the gym? The Role of Carbs Pre-Workout We all want to get the best out of our fitness regimes , and why not?

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with motor skills, making it difficult for these children in physical education classes because they may not be able to keep up. This can lead to embarrassment among their peers and a lack of interest in physical activity (think physical literacy).

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 14, 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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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Funny enough, these tests were designed to evaluate students for “ military preparedness” more than evaluating fitness. While the Presidential Fitness Test was removed in 2013, the PACER test became a new method of torture. Then it was the week of doom.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. However, physical education classes are far from the gym class stereotypes portrayed in popular movies and TV shows.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Students can develop these critical lifelong fitness skills through physical education classes.

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Heartzones

MARCH 8, 2022

To create advocates for physical education. Show Me How much Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity is in Your Physical Education Class? . How Much Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity is in a School Day? How Can We , as Physical Educators, Reach Outside the Walls of The Gymnasium? . And so on.

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Heartzones

AUGUST 5, 2024

Young student demonstrates their strength while doing a pushup during gym class. There are many different types, methods, and timing of student assessments in Physical Education. All of these physical evaluations rely on the ability for the instructor or better yet, the student, to measure physical activity results.

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Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services say that children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. The Elements of Fitness.

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Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. As explained by , Mayo Clinic , physical activity can help decrease depression by “releasing feel-good endorphins, natural cannabis-like brain chemicals (endogenous cannabinoids) and other natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of well-being”.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 20, 2023

For example, when students enter the gym, is there anything that prevents all students from being a part of the class? Below is a link for a great video that sums it all up from the National Center on Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities (NCHPAD.org): [link] Sources: Lieberman, L.J., Can everyone sit together?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As physical education teachers work to implement a quality physical education program aligned to the California state standards for PE, we break down actionable steps and examples to support students’ journey for a physically active healthy lifestyle.

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