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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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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. It’s simply not enough movement, especially for kids who are less involved in extracurricular sports.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

SHAPE America’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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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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The benefits of sport participation and physical activity in schools

PE Scholar

Executive Summary Prior research documents that sport participation among secondary school children is associated with various benefits, including

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Why Sports Play an Important Role in Schools

Active Schools Us

Sports activities are more than just sources of entertainment in schools. Unfortunately, the Aspen Institute reports that less than 4 in 10 high school students participate in sports, and fewer than 25 percent of students meet the recommended level of regular physical activity.

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National Physical Education & Sport Week

Arizona Health and Physical Education

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education.