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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

Bringing Bikes to Our School About six years ago, I developed a biking curriculum for my PE program. 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. The freedom I feel is my favorite part.”

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Why Bowling Deserves a Spot in Every PE Curriculum

Gopher Sport

Few sports give you a true, measurable way to achieve perfection, but in bowling, its real. I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. Why Bowling Deserves a Spot in PE Bowling is more than just rolling a ball at pins.

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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. It creates a sense of belongingness and camaraderie that is difficult to achieve when done in smaller groups. Don’t do it!

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Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum

SHAPE America

Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students. What’s New in the USA Lacrosse PE Curriculum. Incorporate Lacrosse in Your PE Classes.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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

SHAPE America

Educational systems and disciplines around the world implement standards that outline the achievement expectations for students. Jonathan Jones Jonathan Jones is a 15-year physical educator in Prince George's County, MD, serving as an elementary teacher and PE resource teacher.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Jodi Reardon, the physical education department chair at Wyomissing and 2021 Pennsylvania PE teacher of the year, knew that this negative view of PE was impacting her students, “When I talked with the guidance counselors, I would hear stories of students not wanting to come to school because of PE.