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Physical Activity And Academic Performance

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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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Association Between Motor Competence, Physical Fitness, and Academic Achievement in Physical Education in 13- to 16-Year-Old School Children

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Investigating the potential differences in motor competence and physical fitness between pupils with different academic achievements in PE.

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If They Can Block-Schedule Physical Education, Why Not Lunch?

Physical Education Update

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. This problem were amusingly illustrated as far back as 1990, in a book by Gordon Stewart called “Running Through My Mind.”

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

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Academic Performance – Average scores for students in 2022 declined 5 points in reading and 7 points in mathematics compared to 2020. ” While there are clear differences and distinctions between physical activity vs physical education , the list could certainly be labeled “Health Benefits of Physical Education In Schools.”

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

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These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.

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Want to make your students hearts smile? 6 Valentine's Day Games for PE class

Physical Education Ideas

This adds an academic twist, aligning the activities with broader learning objectives and reinforcing the idea that physical education encompasses more than just movement. For example, use the Heart Hunt Relay to pose educational questions inside each heart.

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