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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

As a mother of three, she has watched her children thrive in international school settings, excelling in sports and academics alike, and eventually graduating from DAA to attend university in Canada. Crafting a Comprehensive K-12 PE Program Under Allison’s guidance, DAA’s PE program is anything but ordinary.

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The Whole School Model To Physical Education & Activity

PLT4M

As a result, students will have better physical health, mental health, and improved academic performance. ” But recess is just as important as any other subject or activity we want to get done during a school day. Open the door to more opportunities!

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But anyone who has observed or taken part in a quality physical education program knows that the subject of PE is one of the best opportunities for students’ physical health development.

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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

PLT4M

.’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. At the same time, headlines started to pop up about the pandemic’s mental and emotional toll on students and its impact on overall academic performance. But we need to have PE teachers backs!

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Skillastics® Speed Stacking: The Physical Activity Your Program is Missing

Skillastics

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level.

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Quality Physical Education

PLT4M

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. For example, many high school physical education classes are elective offerings.