Fitness PE Physical Education 
SHAPE America
MAY 22, 2025
Traditional approaches in physical education can lack joy, choice and relevance to students lives. The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education. I often ask my students, How do you improve your fitness? Dont stop there.
SHAPE America
DECEMBER 3, 2024
My focus in physical education centers on equity and inclusion in fitness, particularly access to fitness options in underserved communities of color. Too often, when I introduce new sports or fitness activities, my predominantly African American students say, “That’s a white sport.”
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PLT4M
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. Should physical education be required? ” Not only are there physical benefits, but mental, emotional, and social.
PLT4M
JUNE 19, 2025
The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. As physical activity rates decline, schools must step up—not step back. That means only 1 in 5 high school students are meeting the 60 minutes of physical activity guidelines!
PLT4M
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. ” And when it comes to data on student participation in PE, a few numbers from the report stand out.
Gopher Sport
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).
Gopher Sport
APRIL 16, 2025
In todays fast-paced educational landscape, it is more critical than ever for physical educators to be intentional and purposeful in lesson planning. Integrating Game-Based Learning (GBL) and gamification into our units not only makes PE more fun but also creates a truly meaningful environment that engages all learners.
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