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

SHAPE America

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. Active learning strategies lead to less boredom and more intrinsic motivation to learn.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Grandparents – A Vital Resource in the Gun Violence Prevention Movement

Relentless School Nurse

Grandparents are an invaluable resource in the gun violence prevention movement. The special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is a wellspring of inspiration and motivation. To fully utilize the potential of grandparents within the movement, efforts should be made to engage them. And, talk to your family.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

Physical fitness is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. This article will discuss each component and how it contributes to physical fitness. What Are The 5 Components Of Physical Fitness?

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Fitness Education For Students

PLT4M

Fitness education is an integral part of student development, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. What is Fitness Education?

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Motivating Students to Make Movement a Lifelong Priority

School Yard

As an adult influence on students’ experience with health and fitness, physical education teachers can play a key role in encouraging students to make movement a priority throughout their lives. The post Motivating Students to Make Movement a Lifelong Priority appeared first on Schoolyard Blog | Teacher Resources | School Specialty.

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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. 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.

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The NEW Standard 4: Building a Positive Relationship with Physical Activity

Gopher PE

Key Components of Standard 4: Standard 4 states that students should develop personal skills, identify personal benefits of movement, and choose to engage in physical activity that is personally meaningful. Social connections through movement will not be fostered if someone does not move.