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Physical Activity And Academic Performance

PLT4M

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily.

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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. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.

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SkillasticsĀ® Speed Stacking: The Physical Activity Your Program is Missing

Skillastics

Over twenty years ago, Speed StacksĀ® founder Bob Fox watched Sport Stacking for the first time on a late night tv show. An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. But is Speed Stacking a sport? National Standards.

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COVID-19ā€™s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

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. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Itā€™s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily?

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Challenge Your Students with Parkour

Gopher PE

This was demonstrated by the fact that a majority of children voluntary participated in parkour during recess when they learned it in physical education 1. Parkour can contribute to meeting the SHAPE Americaā€™s National Standards and Grade-level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in elementary schools. 2 Cheng, S.,