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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

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Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine.

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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

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Every Monday, we bring in yoga instructors, cross-trainers, fitness instructors, etc., on a rotating schedule to lead staff in 40 minutes of exercise. Lasa Baxter from Wilde Holistic Nutrition and Fitness leads staff through a strength training workout that doesn’t require equipment.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

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The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Include at least three motor skills and one foundational movement skill every Motor Skill Monday (every day is even better!) Locomotor skills are the fundamental motor skills we most often associate with successful movement, especially in sports.

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Exercise Modification Examples

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Exercise and fitness should not be a one size fits all approach. Modified exercises allow every individual to succeed in fitness. In this blog, we will explore 5 exercise modification examples that are an excellent addition to any physical education class or workout. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Students Designing Personal Fitness Plans In PE

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Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

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Physical fitness is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. This article will discuss each component and how it contributes to physical fitness. What Are The 5 Components Of Physical Fitness?

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

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Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily? Create a Black History Fitness Trail. Then, I came up with the idea to make a Black History Fitness Trail throughout the school that students could browse while walking the halls.