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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

However, Spooner Middle School — located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin – is finding success by getting students away from their screens and taking them outdoors for fresh air and exercise. Half the students went out for daily exercise (such as biking), while a control group received traditional computer-based interventions.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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Kung Fu Panda Would You Rather? 🐼 A Fun Movement Game For Kids

Elementary P.E. Games

If you’re looking for more brain breaks for kids, would you rather brain breaks, freeze dance games for kids, movement activities, classroom games or just dance / freeze dance activities then you came to the right spot! Kung Fu Panda Would You Rather, makes the perfect brain break for kindergarten that provides fun exercise for kids.

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Exercise Modification Examples

PLT4M

Exercise and fitness should not be a one size fits all approach. Modified exercises allow every individual to succeed in fitness. In this blog, we will explore 5 exercise modification examples that are an excellent addition to any physical education class or workout. Let’s use the push-up as an example. Get Access Here.

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. I’ve also coached various sports, including running club, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball and flag football.