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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

Many schools today have an RTI (Response to Intervention) or WIN (What I Need) class schedule that helps provide intervention, engagement and enrichment activities for students. Activity Ideas Does your school have some sort of academic support or response to intervention that is strictly academic in nature?

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

SHAPE America

She is a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Follow her on social media @playwithpurpose60.

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My Top Takeaways from the Master PE Teacher Course

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The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds. 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!

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What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year

SHAPE America

It’s important that health and PE teachers take the lead on spreading kindness. FUNdraiser and Lesson Access Angela Stark Angela Stark is a health and physical education teacher in Kentucky. Final Thoughts on Spreading Kindness Kindness should not only be taught and practiced during World Kindness Day or during a health.

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

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The school also boasts an Olympic-size pool, allowing students to develop swimming skills from as early as Kindergarten, with dedicated swim teams spanning Grades 2 to 12. As students progress to middle school (MS), they enjoy 90-minute PE sessions every other day, providing them with more time to delve deeper into skills and teamwork.

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Middle School Physical Education Units

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Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!