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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. Piekarz-Porter, et al.

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Strategies for Supporting All Students in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

I grappled with this for a while because we take it for granted that student needs are accounted for in a movement-based class. Yet, it became increasingly clear that the diverse learning needs of all students needed to be addressed in health and physical education as well. We have also incorporated the health skill cues (e.g.,