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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

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. We have access to bike trails near our school. Biking may also be more beneficial than even other forms of exercise for brain activation.

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5 Strategies for Using the National Physical Education Standards … and the Benefits of Being a Standards-Based PE Teacher

SHAPE America

So, starting with these standards as the foundation for deciding what you do is imperative to helping your students achieve those goals. It’s all in there for you, the teacher, to guide you in creating the best tailored lessons for your specific students.

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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. The perfect game. I take my steps. I release the ball. A pocket hit. Perfection.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Nicole says that the Lifetime Fitness classes have been a game-changer for students at De Pere, “Many students start the semester unsure, even nervous, of what they can achieve. But over the semester, students start to see progress and improvement that boosts self-confidence and comfort in fitness.

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Fitness Tests Simplified: Why This App Is a Must-Have

The PE Geek

The Fitness Tests app is perfect for PE teachers, sport science educators, personal trainers, and sports coaches looking to streamline their fitness testing processes and empower their students or clients to achieve their goals. Tips for customizing templates and syncing data across devices.

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SMART Lesson Planning for PE Teachers

Gopher Sport

Clearly define what you want your students to achieve throughout the lesson. Time-bound (Structured Time Frames) Set a clear structure for achieving each objective in your lessons. Long-term Planning- Develop a long-term plan that outlines what you aim to achieve over the semester or school year.

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We Need Quality Physical Education

Active Schools Us

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program.