SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This expansion helps introduce the sport at younger ages (which mirrors the growth of the sport across the country) and helps reinforce many of the transferable skills that students are learning at those grade levels — but in a new way, with a new activity. Addressing SEL in a Culturally Responsive Classroom.

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Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 410

Active Schools Us

APRIL 21, 2023

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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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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. While at ASDB, he helped to organize and develop the first ever Adapted Sports Program for sensory impaired, multi-disabled students.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary Education 80

PE Scholar

JANUARY 18, 2024

Introduction by Nick Pontefract, Chief Strategy Officer, Sport England This report summarises the sport and physical activity behaviours of 5-16-year-olds

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Academics Physical Activity Sport Sports 109

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Created by: Dan Tennessen, Doug Hallberg, LaDonda Porter, Stephanie Dickson, Shannon Maly, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart Cooperative invasion games are team-based activities that promote teamwork, cooperation, communication, and strategy through small-sided games and activities.

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High School Schooling Academics Movement 136

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

Each station highlights a sport included in the Summer Olympic Games and includes an activity plan and a station card. In addition, we included a passport that you can use to help classes rotate through the stations with some fun facts about each sport and country that is included for that station. Happy Field Day Season!

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Physical Activity Dance Agility Physical Education 138

Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Sports and activities are ever-evolving, taking on surprising forms over the recent years that help encourage kids to not only get and stay active, but to consider their whole body health. Don’t believe sports are ever-changing? Now, there are 16 different sports including Ski Mountaineering and Skeleton.

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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? Let’s dive in!

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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.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 126

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

Although 40 hours per week may sound like a lot, kids often use earbuds or headphones -in school for doing independent work -at home for watching videos or playing video games -at home or at athletic venues while playing sports or exercising -even in bed, while they sleep This adds up quickly! – Provide plenty of device-free time.

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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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Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Working with Others: (Grade 6) Accepts differences among classmates in physical development, maturation, and varying skill levels by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

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Middle School Dance Schooling Physical Activity 98

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 20, 2022

Unfortunately, the administrators who make educational policy are often academics with no grounding in physical fitness—their decisions are based on efficiency rather than sound physiological principles. No more so than scheduling physical education every day one semester and omitting it from the timetable the next semester.

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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.”

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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.

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Physical Education Health Education Education 98

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Created by: Doug Hallberg, Dan Tennessen, Jo Dixon, Mike Martinez, Kevin Daviero, Nikki Schaap, Jim Huggins Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports for youth, especially girls. Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities.

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Middle School Dance Schooling Academics 86

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In my view, we can find more creative and productive ways to encourage positive student behavior without isolating them while their peers enjoy physical activity. This is a valid concern and one that physical educators should take seriously. It’s a valid point; too much idle chatter can impede physical activity.

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The Sporting

JUNE 25, 2024

Sports and Education: The Benefits of Sports in the School Curriculum School is an essential part of childhood - and it teaches kids how to grow, develop and prepare for adult life. We take a look at the benefits of sports in school - how can we better support the next generation?

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. How physical activity can stimulate positive mental health.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

Over twenty years ago, Speed Stacks® founder Bob Fox watched Sport Stacking for the first time on a late night tv show. An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. But is Speed Stacking a sport? National Standards.

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Physical Activity Cardio Aerobic Activity Elementary School 52

The PE Hub

MARCH 29, 2023

What is the Primary PE and Sport Premium? The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. How is the Primary PE and Sport Premium used? How is the Primary PE and Sport Premium used?

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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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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

What we are talking about goes beyond the traditional notions of physical fitness; it encompasses a broader range of skills and knowledge that empower individuals to participate confidently and competently in physical activities throughout their lives. Movement skills, much like numeracy, reading and writing, can be learned.

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Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 98

Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Sports and activities are ever-evolving, taking on surprising forms over the recent years that help encourage kids to not only get and stay active, but to consider their whole body health. Don’t believe sports are ever-changing? Now, there are 16 different sports including Ski Mountaineering and Skeleton.

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Physical Activity Sport Sports Sports 40

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Created by: Dan Tennessen, Doug Hallberg, LaDonda Porter, Stephanie Dickson, Shannon Maly, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart MODULE OVERVIEW: Invasion games and sports involve an offensive team working to maintain possession of an object while attacking (or invading) a defensive team’s goal or target area.

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Middle School Schooling Dance Academics 89

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

Furthermore, physical education helps students to improve their coordination, balance, and strength, which is essential for participating in sports and other physical activities and promotes life-long physical learning.

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Physical Education Teaching Teaching Health 98

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes. As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes. Now over 30 states have some type of physical education waiver form in place.

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Physical Education PE Education Education 97

Gopher Sport

JULY 15, 2024

Bring STEM Concepts to PE with STEM Sports! Sean Barton STEM Sports provides standardized curricula for grades K-8 using sports as the real-life application to drive STEM-based learning in classrooms, after-school programs, and camps. Learning how active play and burning calories correlate.

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Aspire-Ed

APRIL 25, 2022

You have until 31 st July to publish the details of your PE and sport premium spend on your school’s website. First, a reminder of the DfE’s indicators of effective usage: Engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity. Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

David Howe was interviewed about his career journey and the status of ableism (and attempts to overcome it) within physical activity settings. He is a former Paralympian and has conducted extensive research in physical activity cultures related to disability sport and related health outcomes.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The impact ranges from physical to emotional to cognitive to social. Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 23, 2022

94,000 fewer children and young people were active in the 2020-2021 academic year compared to 2018-2019. And so, if there was ever a time to make sure you’re making the most of your PE and sport premium, it’s now. The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement.

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Every Kids Sports

JUNE 5, 2024

A commitment to sports and family At Every Kid Sports, we have the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of sports in the lives of families across the nation. A Family’s Commitment to Sports and Togetherness The Workman family cherishes their time outdoors, where there’s more room for the children to play.

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Sport Sports Sports Academics 45

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By addressing sleep education within the context of physical education and health, students not only learn about the physiological benefits of sleep but also understand its relevance to their athletic performance, mood regulation, and overall lifestyle. Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson.

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Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Created by: Doug Hallberg, Dan Tennessen, Jo Dixon, Mike Martinez, Kevin Daviero, Nikki Schaap, Jim Huggins, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports for youth, especially girls.

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Dance Academics Movement Physical Activity 52