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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Also, recognizing that Black history is American history and therefore should be celebrated year-round, you could also incorporate any of these activities into your health and PE curriculum throughout the year. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Share Facts About Black Health and Wellness.

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

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13 Winter-Themed Indoor Activity Ideas for PE!

Gopher Sport

As the winter season blankets much of the US in snow, it’s the perfect time to add the magic and joy of the season into your PE classes. Frosty Fitness Dice Exercises: Keep the workout engaging by using Gopher’s TossUp Dice with different winter exercises on each side. Alternate legs to work both sides.

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Hula Hoops and ChulaHoops: What’s the Difference?

Gopher Sport

Watch hundreds of PE teachers Hula hooping (some for of the first time) at TAHPERD! In the time-honored tradition of bringing the best to the PE world, Gopher debuted ChulaHoops at SHAPE National this year. Hula hooping is a dynamic form of exercise that significantly benefits the heart. Bigger is easier!

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7 Fun and Creative Jump Rope Games

Gopher Sport

Jump rope is not just a simple childhood pastime; it’s an excellent way to keep kids active and engaged during PE. The rhythmic motion of jumping rope helps improve coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Each card represents a specific jump rope exercise.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Also, recognizing that Black history is American history and therefore should be celebrated year-round, you could also incorporate any of these activities into your health and PE curriculum throughout the year. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? What kinds of foods do you eat at home?

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A Response to the Washington Post

Montessori Physical Education

There was an article published in the Washington Post titled, “What Happened to PE? In it, Jay Mathews makes the case that when schools are looking to cut the budget, PE is the first to go, despite the fact that there is a positive correlation between PE and academic achievement.