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Building a Dream Team: Cultivating an Inclusive and Joyful PE Culture

SHAPE America

As a middle school physical education teacher, my goal is for all students to have a place where they feel valued, supported and motivated to participate. Neace is the 2025 SHAPE America Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year. She is proud to serve on the KY SHAPE board as the state partner for health.

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

SHAPE America

Empower Students Through Voice and Choice Motivation soars when students have a say in how they move. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Here are the National Physical Education Standards relative to heart rate: 2.2.8

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

Schedule a demo Participation in PE – A Playbook For Success It is incumbent on school districts to create a plan and playbook to maximize participation in PE for all students. Advantages: Students have an entire semester to sink their teeth into specific fitness topics.

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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

When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.

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PE Curriculum for K–12: Student-Centered, Standards-Based

PLT4M

What do middle schoolers need to build confidence and motivation? How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness? Download Now! Middle School PE Curriculum: Expanding Skills and Building Confidence Middle school is a pivotal time for students in physical education. Free Download!

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My Top Takeaways from the Master PE Teacher Course

Gopher Sport

Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with! The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

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. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.