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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. For Families: Plan a family fun day outside on the weekends.

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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. Implement games into warmups and lessons that foster and complement the development of motor skills.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

PLT4M

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

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Physical Activity and Sport-Skill Development Activities Afterschool Programs Provide

Skillastics

Clearly, physical activity doesn’t have to be your cookie-cutter team sport to encourage a healthy and life-long physical activity journey for kids. Sadly, we’re leaving kids behind in the health and activity realm when we consider only traditional activities. Here are some great (and probably surprising!)

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

This module reinforces basic rope jumping skills and then progresses from that point to include a variety of tricks, challenges, long rope jumping, and cooperative routines. Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons.

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Egg-citing Easter Games for a Hoppin' Good PE Class!

Physical Education Ideas

The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Here's why incorporating these egg-citing activities can benefit students: 1.

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