SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

These effects can make it harder for students to focus on their academics, athletics, and other extracurricular activities. As an educator and a trusted source of information, you can help your students understand the risks of vaping, teach them how to build healthy coping skills, and ultimately empower them to live vape-free.

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Education Education High School Academics 285

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

Educators feel the pressure all around them. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. As a principal, I certainly do as well. Don’t do it!

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Wellness Health Schooling Elementary School 415

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Mark has been in the field of education since 1976. Mark’s journey in education brought him to Arizona in 1982 where he began teaching adapted physical education at the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary Education 80

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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PE PE Teacher Elementary Physical Activity 98

Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. Physical education can get confused with physical activity. PE and recess are not the same!

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Physical Education Education Education PE Teacher 130

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

The wonderful people running these programs are often educators, childcare professionals, or part-time, young adults who wear many hats, and leading physical activity might not be their comfort zone. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners.

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Physical Activity Motivation Fitness Fitness 52

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. A typical school day for most students is very structured and filled with academic demands.

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Physical Activity Physical Education Academics Teacher 86

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Some don't develop the confidence in their competence to continue to pursue being physically active through sport when they enter adolesence. However, frequent participation in sports during adolesence has been associated with the liklihood to be highly physically active as an adult (Tammelin, 2003).

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Sport Sports Sports Schooling 52

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

Active Schools Us

APRIL 1, 2022

Data from CDC pretty much tells the story: less than one-quarter (24%) of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This 60-minute recommendation comes from the federal government’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans which is grounded in the most current scientific evidence.

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Education Education Schooling Physical Activity 130

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 20, 2022

Although physical educators have long realized the importance of Quality Daily Physical Education, the need for such programs is still not a priority for parents and policy makers. This is highlighted by the fact that many school boards still use block-scheduling for physical education classes. Ridiculous?

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Physical Education Education Education Physiology 130

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 126

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. 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. Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

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Physical Education Health Education Education 98

Active Schools Us

MARCH 30, 2022

This workshop will provide a variety of tools, tips, and techniques to help teachers navigate the transitions between sessions of physical activity. Montana’s initiative to promote comprehensive physical activity has transformed the culture within schools. Academic Accelerators. Let’s Rock it! Download PDF Version.

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Academics Physical Activity Movement Elementary 130

Active Schools Us

APRIL 21, 2023

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. Due to low student engagement in sports activities, schools miss out on significant benefits for the institution and students.

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Sport Sports Sports Schooling 130

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity?

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Physical Activity Physical Education Education Education 52

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Rather, this article advocates for an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate approach that aligns with guidelines championed by experts such as the Aspen Institute, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and academic researchers. They are not educated or trained to understand whats necessary to properly develop our youth.

Sport 98

Sport Sports Sports Biomechanics 98

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance.

High School 136

High School Schooling Academics Movement 136

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In most conversations about improving schools, the role of physical education is an afterthought, or worse, not even mentioned. Instead, we look at core subjects, test scores, and student performance without considering the impact of physical education and activity.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Schooling 98

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We all know the importance Physical Education plays in nurturing well-rounded individuals. A key element that is gaining increasing attention is the concept of Physical Literacy. To be clear, when talking about physical literacy, we are not talking about teaching kids the ABCs whilst getting them active.

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Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 98

Reinventing the Game

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I was taking the last couple of lessons for my classes before exams start and the end of year activities take over. This is usually the point where a whole year’s of effort culminates and everyone sort of wind down from an intense academic calendar. The hope is that this creates more appreciation and understanding of what is happening.

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Physical Education Teacher Education Education 130

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built. The answer is simple.

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Physical Education Teaching Teaching Health 98

The PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the hustle of modern education, where academic achievements often take the spotlight, the importance of physical education (PE) can sometimes be overlooked. However, a growing body of research is shedding light on a crucial connection: the link between physical education and academic performance.

Primary School 52

Primary School Academics Physical Education Education 52

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

A growing number of school districts and states allow exemptions from physical education. First, we break down the physical education waiver form and how schools and states use it. Next, we explore the rise in popularity, concerns around student opt-outs, and what it all means to the subject of physical education.

Physical Education 97

Physical Education PE Education Education 97

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

Physical Education and Physically Educate. In a student-led and designed activity for a leadership programme, a group of student leaders introduced the touch-rugby pass as “you can only pass the ball backwards”. I realised my shifting from a technical aspect of Physical Education (PE) to a philosophical one.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education PE Education Education 130

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 11, 2022

As physical educators, one of our objectives is to encourage students to use physical activities as vehicles for self-expression. All Module Activities: [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Cards: [PDF, WORD]. Academic Language Quiz: [PDF, WORD]. Perfecting every step is not what is important. Assessments.

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Fitness Fitness Physical Activity Academics 110

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT’S NEED BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING Ensure all students are given the best opportunity to meet the local, state and national standards for health and physical education (HPE) ✓ Discover dynamic ideas to create and deliver a standards-based curriculum so that students acquire the skills, knowledge and behaviors that will lead to living (..)

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Physical Education Health Education Education 85

Aspire-Ed

MAY 1, 2024

What if pupils could achieve higher academic attainment while ticking off their daily movement and exercise targets? With physically active learning (PAL), they can. Boosting results with physically active learning Physically active learning challenges traditional, desk-based teaching methods by injecting movement into lessons.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Movement Primary School Academics 52

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

Establishing a sense of community within physical education classrooms is essential to developing students that are open to trying new activities and experiences. The activities can be grouped together as shown in the block plan for an Adventure Learning unit or can be utilized individually as an instant activity for any lesson.

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Academics Physical Education Physical Activity Assessment 105

School Yard

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There is much research supporting family engagement in children’s education being one of the building blocks for academic success, but what about physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle for a lifetime? Here are some ideas for engaging the entire family in physical activity.

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Physical Activity Physical Education Education Education 52

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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Physical Activity Schooling Physical Education Academics 52

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

Tips for parents and caregivers : The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Educational Audiology Association (EAA) share these tips for families: – Talk to your child about the importance of hearing protection. Help them appreciate that their hearing is something they enjoyits worth protecting.

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Academics Creativity Physical Activity Exercise 63

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Created By: Mary Driemeyer, Daniel Hill, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to recognize and celebrate Pi Day in your physical education class? OPEN’s Pi Day instant activities collection was designed just for that!

Movement 90

Movement Academics Physical Education Physical Activity 90

Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

This can allow all students to also participate in social engagement and building connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

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High School Schooling Academics Physical Activity 98

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

Personal Enjoyment (1) Describes positive feelings that result from physical activity participation. (3) 3) Reflects on the reasons for enjoying selected physical activities. 1) Discusses the reasons for participating in physical activity with friends. (2) Please enjoy all the resources provided.

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Physical Activity Dance Agility Physical Education 138

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The activities in this module are designed to teach students how to move safely around a track (running loop) while exploring different locomotor movements and having imaginative fun with their classmates. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.

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Nutrition Assessment Physical Activity Physical Education 94

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Standard 2. Outcome [E3.3-5c]. Standard 3.

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Motor Skills Movement Physical Activity Dance 98