SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Educators worry about time spent on learning, the Common Core, and curriculum standards (all for good reason).

Physical Activity 490

Physical Activity Movement Schooling Physical Education 490

Active Schools Us

APRIL 21, 2023

Unfortunately, the Aspen Institute reports that less than 4 in 10 high school students participate in sports, and fewer than 25 percent of students meet the recommended level of regular physical activity. Due to low student engagement in sports activities, schools miss out on significant benefits for the institution and students.

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Sports Sport Sports Schooling 130

Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level. By incorporating increased movements and aerobic exercises, Speed Stacks® Skillastics® integrates the missing aerobic activity piece.

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Physical Activity Cardio Aerobic Activity Elementary School 52

Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

What can your afterschool program do to help keep kids engaged and active, while instilling a life-long love of fitness that doesn’t get lost in the shuffle? Make it fun, educational, and meaningful. Or is it easy being an Afterschool program director who also loves physical activity teaching kids how to love fitness?

Fitness 52

Fitness Fitness Education Education 52

Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services say that children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. Being active should be fun.

Exercise 52

Exercise Aerobic Activity Phys Ed Muscle Strength 52

Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

What can your afterschool program do to help keep kids engaged and active, while instilling a life-long love of fitness that doesn’t get lost in the shuffle? Make it fun, educational, and meaningful. Or is it easy being an Afterschool program director who also loves physical activity teaching kids how to love fitness?

Fitness 40

Fitness Fitness Education Education 40