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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. because of the lessons (and there are a lot of them) and because I receive a lot more giveback to my school.

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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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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

SHAPE America

Use Age-Appropriate Materials For elementary students, simple stories or discussions about the natural life cycle can be a gentle introduction. Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go! We also help them become more comfortable talking about other uncomfortable topics.

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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

SHAPE America

When I got to East Hampton High School, once again there was no girls soccer team. My PE teacher took enough personal interest in me to introduce me to the girls basketball coach, telling him that I should go out for the team. In 2019, she was a pilot school coordinator for SHAPE America’s new health.

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Physical Activity Survey for Arizona Elementary PE Teachers

Arizona Health and Physical Education

At this time, we are only surveying teachers in Arizona elementary schools (or schools that serve children in grades K-6 including K-8 and K-12). Stay tuned for another survey opportunity for secondary teachers this spring. After completing the survey, you can add your email to win one of 15 $25 gift cards.

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A Discriminant Analysis of Personality Traits and Cluster Types of Physical Education Teachers

PE Scholar

This paper understands the personality traits and cluster types of physical education (PE) teachers in elementary schools.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

Offering PE classes only once a week is not enough to create meaningful change. Instead, PE should be a regular part of the curriculum at every grade level , starting in elementary school and continuing through high school. Ready to WOW your Admins? We have football players in the class doing dance fitness.

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