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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

I called the New York Mets in May 2022 and simply said, “I work at an elementary school nearby. If you’re curious about rewards programs, you can also reach out to the governing body of most sports like the USTA or the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). It’s always great to talk to a person, not just send an email.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

To take this discussion a step further, work with a social studies or government teacher to discuss how redlining created segregated neighborhoods and how this has had an effect on health and wellness for people of those communities. Use Sports Stories to Talk About Discrimination. Read “ The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education ”.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

It empowers elementary school, middle school, and high school students to build up a wide variety of tools to live healthy lifestyles. ” As a result of the varying requirements, many elementary school physical education programs only meet once a week throughout the school year.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

To take this discussion a step further, work with a social studies or government teacher to discuss how redlining created segregated neighborhoods and how this has had an effect on health and wellness for people of those communities. Who do you think most commonly were the kinds of patients this happened to?

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Using the National Health Education Standards and Other Important Elements to Guide Your Teaching in Health Ed

SHAPE America

In Oregon, there are over 20 laws and mandates that govern and/or influence K-12 health education. is the assistant director for Health and Adapted/Physical Education in Portland Public Schools in Portland, OR. She began working in education in 2003 as an elementary school teacher. These are your non-negotiables.

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White Toxic Masculinity: Written For White Males by White Males

Slow Chat PE

My elementary school was 90 something percent white. My middle and high school years were much more diverse although white was still the majority. Growing up I participated in many activities including Boy Scouts, 4-H, summer camps, and played multiple varsity sports in high school.

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