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Physical Activity And Academic Performance

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Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active? It might be tempting to look at children’s lack of physical fitness and point the finger at ‘lazy kids.’ ’ Kids sit in front of computer screens all day; of course, they don’t prioritize physical fitness.

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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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Fitness Curriculum For Physical Education

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For example, fitness education typically starts with foundational human movement patterns (squat, lunge, hinge, press, pull) and builds lifelong physical fitness skills in various fitness activity options like yoga, dance, pilates, weight lifting, and more. Click on any of them to get a sample lesson.

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Quality Physical Education

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Quality physical education programs provide students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence.

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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

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For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. Many PE teachers have transformed PE classes with a fitness education model, tapping into the 5 components of physical fitness.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

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While many high school coaches and PE teachers are eager to jump right to full-blown strength and conditioning programs, we cannot overstress the importance of laying a foundation of good form and technique within steps 1 and 2 of a high school strength and conditioning curriculum. all in one class.