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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. Too often, when I introduce new sports or fitness activities, my predominantly African American students say, “That’s a white sport.”

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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.

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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

The effects of vaping on youth is a focus for researchers, youth sports coaches, federal government agencies, and the media. Research continues to be conducted to learn how vaping can affect physical performance. Include vaping prevention in your guidance on physical fitness, conditioning, diet, and game preparation.

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

Gopher Sport

SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE DOM Sports Hockey season is here! Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. About the Author: DOM Sports Win a DOM Supersafe Floor Hockey Set! (A

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16 Bowling Activities for Physical Education

Gopher Sport

Lifetime Activity: Bowling is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age, encouraging students to maintain an active lifestyle beyond school. Bowling in Physical Education can look, feel and play out like being at a bowling alley, but it doesnt have to. Get all your Bowling Equipment Needs from Gopher Sport!

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If They Can Block-Schedule Physical Education, Why Not Lunch?

Physical Education Update

Although physical educators have long realized the importance of Quality Daily Physical Education, the need for such programs is still not a priority for parents and policy makers. This is highlighted by the fact that many school boards still use block-scheduling for physical education classes.

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National Physical Education & Sport Week

Arizona Health and Physical Education

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education.