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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

SHAPE America

Funds for PE Equipment and More Raising donations during the fundraiser period (which lasts about four weeks at my school) is a game changer for my school. My PE equipment closet is now busting at the seams, so I’ve started gifting classroom teachers with a portion of the funds I get back.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

SHAPE America

When I got to East Hampton High School, once again there was no girls soccer team. My PE teacher took enough personal interest in me to introduce me to the girls basketball coach, telling him that I should go out for the team. In 2019, she was a pilot school coordinator for SHAPE America’s new 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. What I do: I’m one of the physical education teachers at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, currently in my 18th year teaching in Arizona.

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The Whole School Model To Physical Education & Activity

PLT4M

But with the creation of the Whole School Model, or maybe better know as Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model, there is a new opportunity for physical education to have a seat at the proverbial education table. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools. Balance and Coordination – Reduces the risks of falls. Bone Strength- Improves bone health.

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So what is adapted physical education?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

When developing an IEP, regular PE would be the first consideration. If necessary, the team would next consider regular PE with accommodations or modifications to the curriculum and/or performance expectations. For example, many junior high and high schools are offering modified and/or unified physical education classes.