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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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Why movement?

Drowning in the Shallow

The current focus on curriculum in England and the freedom afforded by government policy (and inspection mandate) means these … Continue reading Why movement? These question should be front and centre of any conversation about the subject.

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The Validity and Reliability Study of the Basic Motor Movement, Social Skill Observation, and Evaluation Scale for Basic Movement Education

PE Scholar

Evaluation scale for Basic Movement Education. In the study, the natural observation from qualitative research methods is used.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Grandparents – A Vital Resource in the Gun Violence Prevention Movement

Relentless School Nurse

Grandparents are an invaluable resource in the gun violence prevention movement. To fully utilize the potential of grandparents within the movement, efforts should be made to engage them. By elevating the voices and stories of grandparents within the movement, we inspire others to take action.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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How to Integrate Movement into the Season of Gratitude

Moving Minds Blog

Following are some ideas for how we can integrate gratitude with movement for our students: Complimentary Post-Its [.] The post How to Integrate Movement into the Season of Gratitude appeared first on Moving Minds Blog.

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Episode 8: Dr Vicky Randall – Children First and Movement Language

PE Scholar

Children First & Movement Language: PE's role in helping children understand their bodies, develop confidence & navigate the physical world.