PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance? Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?

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Academics Physical Activity Elementary School Physical Education 98

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. So how can we educate our classroom teachers on how important time in physical education is for their students’ well-being?

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Physical Activity Physical Education Academics Teacher 86

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Health Education Education 98

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But even as PE classes have evolved, the arguments against physical education in schools have persisted: “Physical education classes take up valuable school time that could be otherwise dedicated to math, science, or other core subjects.” Piekarz-Porter, et al.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By dedicating physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) as one of the ten components of the Whole School Model, a new emphasis on physical health opens the door to how we look at PE and PA in schools. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Get Access Here.

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Physical Education Education Education Schooling 98

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

School districts across the United States go about creating quality physical education in different and unique ways. Not only is physical wellness on the decline, but we are also seeing an increase in mental illness, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues.

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