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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

In this article, I share how daily outdoor physical education can be used as an academic and behavioral intervention. An Extension of PE Along the way, I got to thinking about the intervention class as an extension of standards-based physical education rather than just an opportunity for physical activity.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

SHAPE America

My focus in physical education centers on equity and inclusion in fitness, particularly access to fitness options in underserved communities of color. I wanted to create a space my students could connect to “uncommon-to-them” physical fitness activities, such as yoga, boxing, weight training, cycling, and mountain biking.

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Physical Education Electives

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Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. And this also comes at a time where physical education has been a hot topic of discussion in schools.

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

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a physical education teacher in New York City who is committed to embracing a more inclusive and empathetic teaching style in physical education. I consider myself to be an anti-racist teacher — and by embracing this approach, I aim to co-create inclusive learning environments in physical education.

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Adding Physical Activity During Library Storytime Helps Kids

SHAPE America

Although I have retired from my career as a health and physical educator, I continue to advocate about the importance of physical literacy and physical activity. So far, weve gotten positive feedback about adding physical activity during several of the librarys storytime events.