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Ways to Recognize Children to Encourage More Physical Activity

Skillastics

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 Spanish teacher who sang and danced in a sombrero? The answer lies in YOU.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.”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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Virtual PE Lessons with Free Downloadable PDF

PLT4M

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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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

PLT4M

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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PE is Non-negotiable

Montessori Physical Education

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. If a student was misbehaving in class and not listening to the teacher, they missed PE.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. With a proper high school strength and conditioning curriculum, all students can reap the benefits of resistance training.

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Making The Case For Athletic PE

PLT4M

Now, a quality physical education program offers a wide range of physical activity options like pickleball, yoga, dance, and other lifetime fitness activities. million students participate in high school sports. That means half of all high school students in the United States participate in sports!

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