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Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role?

Reinventing the Game

Recent encounters very well meaning leaders in the profession suggest that the younger the age group, the more we need to just get about being efficient in daily school life and perhaps not worry too much regards ‘pedagogy’ and such. may be considered as being not align to the reality of school business on the ground.

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Physical Education Waivers Make No Economic Sense

Physical Education Update

Well, unless it’s a marching band, there’s not much fitness involved in playing the flute. Statistics show that almost 2/3 of Ohio adults are overweight or obese and only 47% of Ohio adults get a sufficient amount of physical activity. The irony is, the cost of inactivity in Ohio is estimated to be $3.3 billion per year!!!

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Teaching Health & Physical Education - Everyday is the way

Physical Education Ideas

However, this subject is essential for the well-being of students and their future success. Furthermore, physical education helps students to improve their coordination, balance, and strength, which is essential for participating in sports and other physical activities and promotes life-long physical learning.

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The Whole School Model To Physical Education & Activity

PLT4M

And this lack of physical activity doesn’t come without consequences – it impacts everything from students struggling to focus in class to staggering rates of childhood obesity. In the past, we have looked at physical education as the sole solution to addressing physical activity and students’ physical health and well-being.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. That means we must see this, as well as other research, as a direct call for inclusion for students with disabilities. In this article Alex X.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Statistics about the current state of child wellness. Bone Strength- Improves bone health.

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Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-imagined For Physical Education & Sports

Heartzones

Physical educators and students would have the real time heart rate feedback, viewed on the Heart Zones’ big board, as well the individual heart rate printout sent to all students, athletes and their parents—daily! Resistance training is good for the bone health as well as good for the heart. We must live better, together.