The Sporting

MARCH 22, 2023

You have heard your teacher saying this in your kindergarten class before, and it makes much more sense now we work more and play less, and often at home. Studies show that exercise of around 45 minutes two to five days a week can significantly improve mental health and physical fitness.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Martínez is a Project Coordinator for the Community Health Department at Lakeshore Foundation and an Inclusion Specialist for The National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. While the content and material covered by physical education teachers will vary throughout the United States, there should be some overarching themes. Physical education is an academic subject, just like math or science.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness. And while there are many ways to approach fitness education, it is essential to understand what fitness education is not.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while they both are crucial to the health and wellness of our children, there should be a clear delineation between physical activity vs physical education. Shape America and other groups have worked to help make a clear distinction between physical activity vs physical education. ” – Shape America.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go?

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