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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

Over the last 5 years, I have raised $149,000 in grants, awards and donations for PE items, including the bike park and bike fleet. Riding For Focus and the Outride Fund are great places to start, as well as checking with your local hospitals/clinics, professional sports teams, and local businesses. All students should get at least 60.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

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In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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

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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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Soccer Games For Elementary PE

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Soccer games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. Fun Soccer Games For Elementary PE Soccer is one of the most popular sports around the world, and many students may have already experienced playing outside of school.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

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It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. But my community and teachers taught me a lesson early on: it’s not about what you can’t do. View the full episode of the PE Huddle with Heather Burd.

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My Title IX Story: Rules, Uniforms, and Play Space – Oh My!

SHAPE America

Growing up, I really had no idea that there were inequities when it came to girls and boys sports. Here are just a few of the differences that were firmly in place while I was growing up: Organized sports for boys (Little League, CYO, etc.) This was my first opportunity to participate in an organized sport.

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

SHAPE America

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 1983 — my junior year — girls soccer became an official sport at my high school. I didn’t return for the next practice. I had never played basketball and faced a steep learning curve.