SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

KYSHAPE provides daily slides with prompts, as well as activities and social media posts for each daily theme that administrators, health and physical educators, and other classroom teachers can use. As a health and physical education teacher, I teach kindness as part of my curriculum. She is the KYSHAPE health.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. Reach out to your local school’s physical education teacher for more information and opportunities. National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. For 18 of those years, I did Hoops for Heart through the American Heart Association. In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Here’s an excellent example of politicians not understanding the benefits of physical education – cutting physical education as a way to reduce costs, but penalizing the taxpayer millions of dollars as a consequence. And the Ohio legislature thinks that eliminating PE jobs will save money? References: 1.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In most conversations about improving schools, the role of physical education is an afterthought, or worse, not even mentioned. Instead, we look at core subjects, test scores, and student performance without considering the impact of physical education and activity. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Get Access Here.

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built. The answer is simple.

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Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

By Kevin Vazquez del Castillo, Esport Talent Canarias Coordinator, and Seth Jenny, PhD SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY In the presentation below, Kevin Vazquez del Castillo and Human Kinetics author Seth Jenny discuss the goals of Active Digital Living, physical activity and sports transformation, benefits of digital solutions, and actions for PE and health (..)

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Finding the right grants for physical education can help take your PE department to the next level. Physical education grants can fund new curriculum, technology, professional development, and equipment. The Need For Physical Education Grants Physical education is a subject worth investing in!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! Our last blog focused on what adapted physical educators actually do. This month the hope is to clarify what adapted physical education is. If you notice above, the word used is ‘ADAPTED’ physical education rather than adaptive physical education.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

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. Why is physical education important to health?

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-Imagined For Physical Education & Sport “Lifting any weight that increases resistance on your muscles is the key. During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle? We live in a high tech world.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

Jennifer Houston – Mesa Public Schools Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are starting off our adapted physical education (APE) blogs this year with some information about working with students with Autism. These ideas are not just mine.

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Gopher Sport

JANUARY 16, 2023

How do you keep track of physical education equipment for your school or district? When I became a health and physical education (HPE) coordinator, we used electronic documents and eventually created a spreadsheet with equipment inventory data for all of the schools in our district. Gopher has created exactly that!

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Physical Growth and Maturation From infancy to adolescence, children undergo substantial changes in skeletal structure, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory capacity, and coordination. One way schools can facilitate this collaboration is by using Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles into their physical education curriculum.

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S&S

JULY 29, 2023

Coordinating different activities in stations and rotating groups from one station to the next is a common practice at camp and a great way to get a lot of activities in a small amount of time. Here are some guidelines … Read More The post 10 Tips for Coordinating Activity Stations for PE & Camp appeared first on S&S Blog.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

Amanda Amtmanis Amanda Amtmanis is a physical education teacher at Macdonough Elementary School and Spencer Elementary School in Middletown, CT. In 2019, she was a pilot school coordinator for SHAPE America’s new health. service-learning program. Follow her on Twitter @AmandaAmtmanis.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Jump rope activities for elementary PE are more than just a way to get kids movingthey help students develop essential motor skills, rhythm, timing, and coordination. Fun Jump Rope Activities for Elementary PE There are many different ways to make jumping rope fun for elementary students in physical education class.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success.

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Carly's P.E. Games

MAY 27, 2020

The KHEF has been incredibly generous to the Physical Education department the past several years! Coordinating poly spot and ball for bowling. I am writing today to say THANK YOU to the KHEF for fulfilling my grant request this year! The rainbow sets include equipment in each color of the rainbow. Playing Guard the Castle.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

Throughout my career as a physical education teacher, I have grown a strong appreciation for juggling scarves ! This piece of equipment is highly inclusive, improves hand-eye coordination, can be stimulating or calming for students, and instills a growth mindset through student autonomy. All while having fun!

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans For Elementary PE Bowling provides an exciting and engaging way to teach the underhand roll in elementary physical education. Unlike traditional bowling alleys with long lanes and heavy balls, bowling in physical education is designed to be adaptable and accessible for young students.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

They are perfect for physical education classes, because they require minimal equipment and can be adapted to any fitness level. These workouts can help improve strength, endurance, and coordination, while also providing a fun and challenging way to get a full-body workout. A total body workout.

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Shape PA

APRIL 14, 2022

Health and Physical Education Advisor Position Reinstated at the Pennsylvania Department of Education SHAPE PA would like to congratulate Nicholas Slotterback on returning to his position as the Health and Physical Education Advisor at the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

Tiered Systems Of Support For Mental Health In Schools A comprehensive school mental health system is designed to support all students and teachers with a coordinated, tiered approach. Let’s make the case for investing in physical education and health. A student looks at their laptop during a physical education class.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The curriculum review process for physical education allows schools to innovate the physical education curriculum. 5 Phases To A Curriculum Review Template Schools and physical education departments can use many ways to execute the curriculum review process. These 15 ready to go lessons can help! .

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

A teacher from the Queen Creek Unified School District was given an honorable mention in the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards. Lara Cox, a K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, will be honored at the Arizona Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony on Oct.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

As the Easter bunny prepares to make its annual visit, it's time to hop into some egg-citing fun in your Physical Education program! The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program.

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

It is fun and awesome way for the kids to experience and become completely engaged with bowling in their Physical Education classes. I had to leave the pins and lights set up for several days which had to be coordinated with our Extended Day program.

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Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” For example, "Witches Hat Tag" can be adjusted so that students with varying levels of speed and coordination can still enjoy the game. Halloween is a time for spooks, screams, and lots of candy. But it doesn’t just have to be about sugary treats!

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Physed n Health

JANUARY 23, 2024

Jump Rope Test Integrate the classic jump rope test into your curriculum and evaluate students’ agility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Customizable Rubrics Educators can now create and manage custom rubrics for various assignments and projects. What are you doing that works? Please share so others may benefit.

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