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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

Bicycle Grants The CYCLE Kids grant (valued at $25,000) provides schools with 10 new bikes, helmets, a bike pump, and textbooks that teach cycle basics as well as nutrition. We have the bikes at my school for as long as we use them and teach the nutrition curriculum. You could say we “traded” resources.

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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. Simple exercises, games, or activities with clear instructions ensure the substitute can manage the class with ease.

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10 SEL Activities For High School

PLT4M

Through an introduction to basic weight-lifting movements, students learn how to create a safe space for themselves and others to explore fitness and exercise. For younger children in elementary school, there also lots of different options for SEL lessons. Do other types of PLT4M lesson plans address SEL competencies?

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

For example, a PE teacher might aim to introduce different movements like the squat, lunge, hinge, press, and pull in a foundational human movement unit. Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary pe is the first step for students on their lifelong fitness and wellness journey. Physical education should do the same!

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Recess is a common opportunity for physical activity in pre-K and elementary schools, but its implementation is typically less than optimal. Short physical activity breaks in classrooms [SJ18] have been shown to get students more active, and they can be used to teach academic content through movement. 2017 Dec;14(1):1-24.