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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

Many schools today have an RTI (Response to Intervention) or WIN (What I Need) class schedule that helps provide intervention, engagement and enrichment activities for students. Activity Ideas Does your school have some sort of academic support or response to intervention that is strictly academic in nature?

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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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Middle School Physical Education Units

PLT4M

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

Instead, PE should be a regular part of the curriculum at every grade level , starting in elementary school and continuing through high school. Schedule a demo Participation in PE – A Playbook For Success It is incumbent on school districts to create a plan and playbook to maximize participation in PE for all students.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Shot in The Arm – Healing is Coming

Relentless School Nurse

Shot in the Arm explains the history of the anti-vax movement and weaves in social constructs that have impacted the waxing and waning of vaccine confidence. TESSA LEA KENNEDY Tessa is Scott and Catherine’s older daughter, and she went from 13 and her last semester in middle school to 16 and a junior in high school between 2020 and 2022.

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Its a game of strategy, skill, and movement that challenges players to work together while having a whole lotta fun! Think Volleyball meets Spikeball. Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

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