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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

During that year, I had a well-meaning principal who told our staff, “If it’s not related to math or reading, it’s potentially on the chopping block.” If biking doesn’t work at your school, here are some other activity ideas: Running Hiking Strength Training Cross-Country Skiing The timing piece is critical.

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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

SHAPE America

This shared struggle not only builds physical toughness but also reinforces the mental and emotional endurance necessary to face real-world challenges with confidence and strength. I’ve learned to protect my mental well-being by implementing self-care practices that align with my values. Find out more about Promoted Content.

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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. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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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. For some private clubs and coaching academies, recruiting children as young as five years old means more clients paying for longer periods of instruction.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

As coaches, we all want to win. Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! At the same time, the absence of resistance training will always equal substantial losses of strength and power. Why In Season Strength Training? In season strength training can help!

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Why Bowling Deserves a Spot in Every PE Curriculum

Gopher Sport

Additionally, I have worked with the **NYC DOE Office of Wellness**, delivering hands-on training in a **high school hallway**, showing how bowling can be taught in non-traditional spaces with limited resources. These experiences have reinforced how adaptable, inclusive, and engaging bowling can be in any PE program.

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. 9:30-10:30 am – LECTURE Integrating Mindfulness in Physical Education by Katherine Lemaster OVERVIEW : This presentation will explore the role of mindfulness in enhancing both physical and mental well-being within the context of Physical Education (PE).