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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

If you are teaching older students in health education class, another activity idea would be to have them compare the stores, restaurants and health facilities that are available in neighborhoods of higher and lower socioeconomic status. Should Dr. Read “ The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education ”.

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PE Sub Plans

PLT4M

Elementary PE Sub Plans In many elementary school physical education lessons, some level of equipment or setup is required. Even when the teacher is absent, PE should still promote movement and exercise. Avoid a Free Block Sub days shouldnt be a time for students to relax.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

If you are teaching older students in health education class, another activity idea would be to have them compare the stores, restaurants and health facilities that are available in neighborhoods of higher and lower socioeconomic status. An example of one of the correct answers and its accompanying movement.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Physical education should teach through physical activity, and there are several evidence-based programs available, including SPARK. Recess is a common opportunity for physical activity in pre-K and elementary schools, but its implementation is typically less than optimal. Health Education Journal.

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Strategies for Supporting All Students in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Students with special education needs were at an increased risk of failing health and physical education when compared to their general education peers. I grappled with this for a while because we take it for granted that student needs are accounted for in a movement-based class. Adaptations (e.g.,