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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

We have access to bike trails near our school. We even built a mountain bike park on our school grounds for students to enjoy because we recognize how bikes can be used to help our students achieve success. Many schools may have the ability to purchase bikes and skis with district funds.

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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it! We make time for it.

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Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum

SHAPE America

Students will learn how lacrosse is referred to as the medicine game and learn about how physical activity and sport can support the mental and emotional health of all people. Charlie Rizzuto Charlie Rizzuto is the 2022 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Additional Resources.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness. Now, the school has 8 to 10 course sections per year.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Shot in The Arm – Healing is Coming

Relentless School Nurse

To achieve its mission and reach a broad audience, “Shot in the Arm” employs various strategies, including partnerships with stakeholders, community screenings, social shareables, hybrid events, and educational materials.

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School sport participation

Learning Through Sport

Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). S chool sport in Australia and elsewhere has historically played a contributing factor in the likelihood of an individual being physically active beyond their school years (Curtis et al.,

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

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. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week.