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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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Sports Themed Games & Activities for PE & Recreation

S&S

Tired of the same old sports games? These five games provide a twist to classic sports that will keep kids active and engaged while having fun!

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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. Planning a Different Kind of Outdoor Recreation Outing When planning our first Gone Fishin’ trip, we began by looking for collaborators around the school building. There are external partners waiting to help.

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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. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

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Recreational Sports Facilities & Physical Education SAVE Taxpayers’ Money!

Physical Education Update

You may have been involved in a such a debate – whether your local government should invest in local sports facilities – perhaps to be housed on your school property. Our mayor, in my mind a forward-looking politician, proposed a multi-use sports facility and performing arts centre for our city of 155,000. Absolutely not.

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Pickleball–one of the fastest growing recreation activities in the history of sport

Fit and Fun Play

Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing recreation activities in the history of sport. Older adults and seniors have led the charge, driven by their passion for competitive game play, social interaction, and desire to remain active and fit.

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My Title IX Story: Playing Sports Is What I Was Meant to Do

SHAPE America

I had loved sports from as early as I can remember. Now, mind you, I grew up in a world where only boys were allowed to play sports. I became a decent tennis player, despite the fact that it is such a “skill sport” and I had never picked up a racket until the summer before we got the team. Louis and was a huge St.

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