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

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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Redundancy and Degeneracy in Teaching for Physical Education (PE)

Reinventing the Game

ecological, physical education) into a journal search site and came across a paper by Rudd ret al, An ecological dynamics conceptualisation of physicaleducation’: Where we have been and where we could go next. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy , 293 -306. Correira, V., Seifert, L., & Davids, K.

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Balancing Whole Athlete Development with Talent Development

MSU

The tension between the two approaches arises when the psychological care of the athletes becomes an afterthought when talent development becomes a priority. High–performance environments associated with talent development may not be psychologically safe or can be an afterthought. Physical education and sport pedagogy , 12 (1), 77-87.

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being. This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. PLT4M Classroom. Avoid framing activities as “required.”

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5 Tips To Technology Use In Physical Education

PLT4M

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores technology use in physical education. Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education.

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Review of Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span

Human Kinetics

These students understand adapting physical activity considering social, physical, and psychological development. My students were excited to read about their disciplines versus just using an adapted physical education perspective for physical activity for young children through high school.