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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. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

SHAPE America

Coach Clark always comes with a twist. Daequan eagerly asks, “Coach, when’s our next trip?” This diverse mix of students, each with their unique stories and challenges, embody why I teach. Coach Clark,” she asked, “How can someone from my neighborhood afford that when most of us are below the poverty line?”

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a physical education teacher in New York City who is committed to embracing a more inclusive and empathetic teaching style in physical education. I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me.

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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

Look for opportunities to increase movement for students who could benefit from it. He has been teaching for 17 years and resides in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, where he enjoys coaching and exploring the outdoors with his wife and three sons. How many physical education minutes do students get each week?

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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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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. We will explore child and adolescent development, overuse injuries, burnout, and how parents, coaches, and sports administrators can collaborate to address these risks.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

Steven was a joy to teach with and so very knowledgeable. It came with a top-notch Bluetooth speaker, subscription to the service, and the Billie Jean King Eye Coach (think batting tee for tennis). We have the bikes at my school for as long as we use them and teach the nutrition curriculum. Open —and we were accepted!