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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

SHAPE America

School administrators must figure out ways to support staff members, so they don’t join the growing number of teachers who have decided to leave the profession. Every Monday, we bring in yoga instructors, cross-trainers, fitness instructors, etc., We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Open, I told some other New York City physical education teachers in a Facebook group. One of the teachers was really excited about the information about the U.S.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Our First Advocacy Attempts More than 20 years ago, WHPE began conducting several Legislative Health & Fitness Day events at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison. This task was assigned to the association secretary and a team of state, district and national teachers of the year.

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Healthy Habits (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

We have included resources and activities for both physical educators and classroom teachers, organized through the activity calendars included below. We have included resource calendars for grades K-2 and 3-5 that can help guide teachers through the month of February.

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Students Designing Personal Fitness Plans In PE

PLT4M

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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“Feeling Great” Nutrition Game

Gopher Sport

Get ready to combine fitness and nutrition in an engaging nutrition activity! Students will develop locomotor skills and spatial awareness while learning about the importance of different food groups and proper nutrition! Directions for Level 1: “Feeling Great or Whoa” The teacher states the name of a food.

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Beyond Fitness Assessment: The Importance of Relevant Physical Education for Student Well-being

Physed n Health

Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards. However, in recent years, many teachers have moved away from this traditional approach and shifted their focus towards addressing student well-being.