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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. Family involvement fills the gaps.

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Basketball Game Variations for PE & Recreational Programs

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These … Read More The post Basketball Game Variations for PE & Recreational Programs appeared first on S&S Blog. Here is a fresh new look at basketball variations that will keep kids engaged and having fun learning the game of basketball.

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Sports Themed Games & Activities for PE & Recreation

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Equipment Needed: Gator Skin Balls Bowling Pins Tennis Balls Ping Pong Balls Soccer Balls … Read More The post Sports Themed Games & Activities for PE & Recreation appeared first on S&S Blog. These five games provide a twist to classic sports that will keep kids active and engaged while having fun!

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5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

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What I’ve learned from these conversations is that even though our PETE programs may be different, our students are almost all struggling with the same issue — their professional transition from students to teachers. We, as teachers, are inherently placed in a position to exert influence and enact. Running the Race. Change is hard.

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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. And that cost greatly outweighs the cost of prevention investments such as multi-use sports facilities and qualified physical education teachers. Is this simple speculation?

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Dodgeball Game Variations for Summer Camp & Recreation

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Equipment: Dodgeballs (various sizes) Cones Hula Hoops Bowling Pins Noodles Mats … Read More The post Dodgeball Game Variations for Summer Camp & Recreation appeared first on S&S Blog.

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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

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As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. FUNdraiser , and 2022-2023 was our fifth year of participation. So far, we have supported our local Police Canine Unit (helping them get a new dog) and our Parks and Recreation Department. Kindness-Themed Lessons for Health & PE I use the health.

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