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How to ‘Spring’ 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, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. SHAPE America’s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas.

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Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation

SHAPE America

Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. The day would feature lots of hands-on learning and physical activity, coupled with learning to navigate an unfamiliar environment. It’s also a great help to own or borrow enough rods to use them in PE classes prior to the trip.

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Recreational Sports Facilities & Physical Education SAVE Taxpayers’ Money!

Physical Education Update

The arguments of this vocal opposition was that spending money on recreational facilities is a frill, whereas infrastructure spending is a necessity. It’s the typical argument of the ill-informed…the same type of people responsible for declaring physical education to be a frill subject. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

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Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

PLT4M

As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes. For example, the three-sport varsity athlete is in a sport season all year long and therefore doesn’t also need PE. Check out the full study on physical education waivers and exemptions.

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Supporting Black Students in Physical Education

SHAPE America

In our recently published book Critical Race Studies in Physical Education , we decided to shed light on issues that could undermine the ability of Black youth to have positive physical education experiences. is an equity scholar who specializes in health, physical activity, and education. We Can Do Better.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. But there is a possibility the reduction in physical activity could impact the COVID-19 pandemic itself. Pandemic benefits of physical activity.

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Take PE to the Great Outdoors with These Engaging Unit Ideas!

Gopher PE

First, dynamicpeasap.com offers numerous lesson ideas for outdoor pursuits, including walking/jogging, recreational games, orienteering, archery, and rock climbing. Rock Climbing Lesson in Dynamic PE ASAP: This content can also be built on to integrate hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. We often assume “everyone knows how to walk”.

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