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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

An Extension of PE Along the way, I got to thinking about the intervention class as an extension of standards-based physical education rather than just an opportunity for physical activity. Why not try incorporating physical activity for students who need it? We have access to bike trails near our school.

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Aspire:ED achieves ‘Enhancing’ status: A beacon of excellence in CPD training

Aspire-Ed

We are thrilled to announce that following an extensive quality assurance check by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) — Aspire Training Solutions and Aspire:ED has been awarded “ Enhancing ” status—the highest level of quality ratings that an education provider can achieve.

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The National PE Standards Set the Structure — You Provide the Paint

SHAPE America

Students around the field are throwing and catching discs, learning movement skills, encouraging one another, and enjoying physical activity in the process. Educational systems and disciplines around the world implement standards that outline the achievement expectations for students. It was a good throw, just too far.

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Physically active learning: Sharpening young minds through movement

Aspire-Ed

What if pupils could achieve higher academic attainment while ticking off their daily movement and exercise targets? With physically active learning (PAL), they can. PAL uses the brain-boosting power of physical activity to directly involve and engage pupils in education – with remarkable results.

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Physical Activity vs. Movement: Consider Both For Your After School Program

Skillastics

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? What types of restaurants are available?

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We Need Quality Physical Education

Active Schools Us

Good PE teachers possess the skills to deliver a comprehensive and engaging curriculum and serve as role models, inspiring students to adopt lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living. Physical education can get confused with physical activity. PE and recess are not the same!