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

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement ā€” through physical education, recess and active classrooms ā€” is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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

SHAPE America

I am a physical education teacher in New York City who is committed to embracing a more inclusive and empathetic teaching style in physical education. I consider myself to be an anti-racist teacher ā€” and by embracing this approach, I aim to co-create inclusive learning environments in physical education.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, Iā€™m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants Iā€™ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School ā€¦ All Year Long!

SHAPE America

SHAPE Americaā€™s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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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

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

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How to ā€˜Springā€™ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here. And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, letā€™s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. SHAPE Americaā€™s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas.

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Supporting Black Students in Physical Education

SHAPE America

Despite recent attention to the needs of Black youth, their perspectives are still noticeably absent from physical education in a way that fully encapsulates the full spectrum of their experiences. Contrary to what is occasionally implied, physical education is not immune to inequities that exist in society.