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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it! We make time for it.

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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Review of Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity

Human Kinetics

Physical activity is one important foundation for our children’s mental and physical health and requires a commitment across the school day, in transport to and from school, and in school/community partnerships. Lean more about Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. In the most recent report from 2024, the overall grade and key findings have stayed disappointingly the same: “The 2024 Overall Physical Activity Grade remains a D-. Grade 10: 53.3%

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. Share Facts About Black Health and Wellness. What are ways we can eat healthier that improve our heart health?

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School-Based Promotion of Children's Physical Activity

Human Kinetics

Resources by Presenter Learn more from Russell Pate by checking out Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity. Also, check out more of our physical education , health education , adapted physical activity , and dance resources!

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. I called the New York Mets in May 2022 and simply said, “I work at an elementary school nearby.