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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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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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New Sport – Bossaball

Physical Education Update

Well, it’s July and summer vacation has just begun here in North America. For those of you still checking PE Update, I thought I’d provide a video of a new sport that you’ll probably never be able to play in your school (because it looks expensive to set up), but that looks like a lot of fun. Have a great summer!!

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The Sporting Film: Ice Guardians

The Sporting

Interviews and running commentary with some of the most infamous enforcers in the history of the sport bring a first-hand account of what is an extraordinarily complicated existence. The narrative for the movie is based on the fact that the enforcer is a dying breed within the sport.

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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.

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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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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. I collected newspaper clippings daily, as well as anything and everything related to the team. Now, mind you, I grew up in a world where only boys were allowed to play sports. For me, Title IX was something I did not fully understand as a young girl. Louis and was a huge St.

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