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Movement Matters: 5 Ways Physical Activity Improves Student Behavior

SHAPE America

As the wellness manager for my school district, one of my job responsibilities includes implementing the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) in our schools — essentially, making the school day more active. Like most health and physical educators, I know that physical activity is integral to student success.

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Fueling the Fire: 5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong in Elementary Physical Education

SHAPE America

Like most of you, my purpose is to encourage all students to love movement — in all its forms. I intentionally build in activities that are inclusive. I believe there’s power in helping kids discover joy in their bodies, confidence in their skills, and excitement in physical activity. You won’t feel so overwhelmed.

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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education. When I ask for other examples, the gym falls silent. As physical educators, we have the opportunity and responsibility to rewrite the narrative by connecting fitness to fun and purpose.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

SHAPE America

and as students slowly file into the gym, curiosity fills the air. My goal is to expose students to a location in the city that they do not frequently travel to and introduce them to an uncommon physical fitness activity. The 20-minute bike ride serves as more than a “gym class.” The bell rings at 9 a.m.

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Gamifying Physical Education: How Game-Based Learning Sparks Fun and Meaningful Engagement

Gopher Sport

By thoughtfully integrating a variety of skills and activities, we ensure that every studentespecially those who identify as non-PE or non-athletehas the opportunity to achieve success, develop confidence, and ultimately discover their unique movement niche. Why Gamification in PE?

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

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. The stages typically look like this: Active Start (06 years): Emphasize basic movement skills and unstructured play 99% development, 1% winning.

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Cooperative Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

This standard emphasizes how physical activity can be a powerful tool to help students build communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills—especially in a group setting. While all SHAPE standards are important in elementary PE, Standard 3 directly supports social-emotional learning and interaction through structured movement.