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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

If biking doesn’t work at your school, here are some other activity ideas: Running Hiking Strength Training Cross-Country Skiing The timing piece is critical. You’ve got to coordinate, sense, process, integrate, inhibit, and continually make decisions.”

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

SHAPE America

Students move in ways they enjoy, explore their strengths, and reinforce skills that transfer to recess, sports and recreational life. Offer 510 minutes of selected activity time at the end of class, where students choose from safe, inclusive options such as tag games, dance, stretching, or partner ball challenges. This is purposeful play.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

Gopher Sport

” Heather’s approach encourages students to look within themselves for strength. Heather Burd’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, both in facing personal challenges and inspiring others to do the same. Failure is part of growth.” .”

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Why Bowling Deserves a Spot in Every PE Curriculum

Gopher Sport

I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. But more importantly, Ive seen how bowling can bring people togetherbetween a father and son, between teammates, between a PE teacher and their students.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

By ensuring consistent and engaging participation in PE, schools can empower students to embrace fitness as a vital part of their lives—setting the stage for healthier, happier futures. Schedule a 15-Minute demo to learn how PE teachers are ushering in a new age of Physical Education with Fitness and Technology!

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

1) Weight Training Elective Weight training is one of the most popular PE electives across the country. While there are countless options to introduce to students, here are a two of the most popular physical education electives that schools are seeing spark student engagement and excitement.

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. Heres how Boardball can be adapted for younger students, why its a great fit for PE, and what educators are saying about it.

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