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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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PE Activities: Rethinking How We Classify Sports and Physical Activities

PE Scholar

Ever wondered if there is a better way to classify sport and physical activity to meet the needs of more individuals in PE?

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Creating an Awesome Primary PE, School Sport and Physical Activity Offer CPD at Dorney Lake, Feb 2023

PE Scholar

Join us at Dorney Lake, Windsor on Mon 6th Feb 2023 to learn how to create an Awesome Primary PE, School Sport and Physical Activity Offer.

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

SHAPE America

My third-grade PE teacher, an African American male, introduced me to literature beyond the PE curriculum, which made an indelible impression on my psyche, self-esteem, and confidence as a recently arrived Afro-Latino student in the United States.

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Physical Activity And Academic Performance

PLT4M

But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?

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National School Sports Week 2024

The PE Hub

Educating children about the importance of physical activity and encouraging participation is absolutely crucial, as it helps to develop healthy habits that can be kept throughout a lifetime. Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, acting as natural painkillers and mood elevators.

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“What are we doing in PE today?” – The Relationship Between Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport

PE Scholar

Guest Blog By Matthew Trowbridge ‘What are we doing in PE today?’ An age-old question asked by your most enthusiastic learners, yet also asked by