SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 1, 2022

To explore PA levels and sedentary time in German elementary school PE lessons and relate them to selected personal and environmental.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2023

A six-year-old child is angry and dysregulated, has access to an unlocked and loaded firearm, and brings it to school. This is not a far-flung script for a crime show, this is real life and it happened this past Friday at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia. .

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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Not long ago, while rubbing the sleep from my eyes and nudging the dog off the bed, I overheard the Romanian announcers discussing the state of physical education and youth fitness in their country. tags]physical education problems,Romania [/tags]. The situation sounded familiar, yet different. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth from the Physical Activity Alliance has long served as a trusted resource for measuring and monitoring data surrounding overall physical activity and more specifically, physical education. Be designed to show that physical education is for everyone , not just the athletically gifted.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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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PE Scholar

JUNE 27, 2024

This paper understands the personality traits and cluster types of physical education (PE) teachers in elementary schools.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system. Why Should PE Be Required?

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SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

I asked a teacher to help me write a letter to the Board of Education. Once I had the letter and the signatures, I got put on the agenda to speak at a meeting of the Board of Education. Amanda Amtmanis Amanda Amtmanis is a physical education teacher at Macdonough Elementary School and Spencer Elementary School in Middletown, CT.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The needs of our students, families and our school staff for that matter, gave me us endless opportunity for broad reach and influence. In a sad way, I have a sense about the ones we may lose to a broken educational system. In some ways, it has been harder from this view.

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The story of the third grader at Parkside Elementary School highlights the critical role that school nurses play in ensuring the well-being of students. T he timely intervention of the school’s licensed nurse, Rachel Ocampo, proved to be life-saving for Kassie Machado’s daughter, Mia.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I am currently in my 12th year of teaching in the area of Special Education, and my 8th year of teaching Adapted P.E. in the Tempe Elementary School District. Please reach out if I can help in any way~! =) Respectfully, Chelsey Sands Adapted Physical Education teacher Tempe Elementary School District #3

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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.

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 18, 2023

With the holidays approaching, a question many parents are asking themselves is, “How can I keep your children active when they are home from school?” ” It’s a good question for physical education teachers too. You can help by making your students aware of the following website.

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Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

We have witnessed the pendulum swing towards a more just and inclusive health and physical education field. Notably, we observe positive shifts in areas such as elementary school fitness testing, the reconsideration of dodgeball, and the adoption of skills-based health education.

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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. 1402 (25)].

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 6, 2023

Here’s a video that is a compilation of a 3-week parkour unit for elementary school students. tags]physical education,parkour,freerunning, [/tags] However, you can use the sport’s growing media-generated “buzz” to make it a popular addition to your gymnastics unit.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Six year old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books in 1960 when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together one step at a time.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

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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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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

To achieve its mission and reach a broad audience, “Shot in the Arm” employs various strategies, including partnerships with stakeholders, community screenings, social shareables, hybrid events, and educational materials. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By: Gopher Community Physical Education teacher Heather Burd is not just an educator; she’s an example of resilience, compassion, and empowerment. It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. This month, our first blog will focus on what Adapted Physical Education is and what Adapted Physical Educators/specialists actually do.

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Human Kinetics

MAY 17, 2023

Resources by Presenter Learn more from Russell Pate by checking out Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity. Also, check out more of our physical education , health education , adapted physical activity , and dance resources!

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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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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

They are not educated or trained to understand whats necessary to properly develop our youth. Coach Education: Mandate training for youth coaches in injury prevention, recognizing overtraining symptoms, and proper biomechanics for developing athletes. Gradually increase skill complexity and training intensity post-puberty.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The kids at Irene Lopez Elementary School had a ball on Thursday, and students at over 600 other schools throughout Arizona will soon follow suit thanks to a new partnership between the Arizona Coyotes and Equality Health. Those educators then incorporate that very curriculum into their P.E.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In its annual tradition to honor, support and celebrate Arizona’s educators, Fiesta Bowl Charities has granted 500 teachers — including 17 Surprise teachers — with $2,500 each during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP, for a total of $1.25

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Peaceful Playgrounds

JUNE 22, 2015

Hope to see you next week at the National Elementary School Principals' conference in Long Beach. Drop by our booth and say Hi.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. At the elementary school level, recess used to be upwards of 30 min – 60 minutes a day.

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Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In this presentation, Human Kinetics author Aaron Beighle discusses the evidence-informed approach that has been used to prepare many generations of physical educators. Dynamic Physical Education presentation slides. . Check out our titles in our Health Education , Physical Education , and Adapted Physical Education collections.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. And just because PE teachers can’t be in class, doesn’t mean the physical education class has to turn into a “free block.” Another consideration is equipment.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our team at Arizona State University is working with the Arizona Department of Education to administer our annual survey. Please share information about physical activity policies and practices at your school. Thank you for your interest! The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete.

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Stanford Childrens

MAY 8, 2024

Dr. Sen also leads educational training seminars for parents of toddlers and preschool-aged children with autism. With all the appropriate therapies and the parents fully engaged, a lot of my patients start elementary school at the same level as their peers.

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Heartzones

MARCH 25, 2024

” ~ Bennett Ranch Elementary School (BRES) Administrator What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? Bennett Ranch Elementary generously was loaned the Heart Zones’ sensors during the 2019/20 school year. In 2016, he was named Secondary Teacher of the Year by SHAPE Colorado.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 23, 2023

Illness and hospitalization can lead to a loss of school days and education for children, and it can create social and learning challenges due to prolonged or intermittent absences from school. All of a sudden, you see a spark in their eye and the curiosity to learn more begins,” she says.

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