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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year!

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

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. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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School Tennis; It’s More Than Tennis!!

Gopher Sport

Academic, Behavioral, and Lifelong Benefits: School tennis programs provide a wealth of benefits beyond physical fitness. We know how to be creative! There are 360k students who play high school tennis, only 60k play individual tournaments. years longer than those that participate in other sports 2.

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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

PLT4M

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go?

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Back To School Planning For Physical Education Teachers

PLT4M

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. Check out a sample lesson below from PLT4M Bodyweight Bootcamp.