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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated. No Problem!

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Dance Walking – The Latest Fitness Craze

Physical Education Update

And to kick off our new look (which I may change at any minute, by the way) here’s a video demonstrating the latest fitness craze. OK, maybe not a “craze,” but this workout combines walking and dancing and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. Physical Education Update. Have a great school year!

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5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

SHAPE America

At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. You’ll find a broad network of health and physical education professionals on Twitter. Running the Race.

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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

SHAPE America

We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high. Every Monday, we bring in yoga instructors, cross-trainers, fitness instructors, etc., on a rotating schedule to lead staff in 40 minutes of exercise. She just completed her 30th year in education, and the seventh year in her current position.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Educators worry about time spent on learning, the Common Core, and curriculum standards (all for good reason). Therefore, I encourage educators to incorporate more HPE into every classroom, every day.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

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. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S The percentage of high school students who attend physical education on one or more school days drops dramatically each year of high school: Grade 9: 71.1% Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2% Grade 12: 33.0%

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FiT Work #7 - Exercise & Asthma (2022)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT Work #7- Exercise & Asthma Due: FRIDAY [01/28/22] Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Studies show that exercise can actually help people who suffer from asthma, otherwise called asthmatics. Remember: Asthma is NOT a reason to avoid exercise!

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