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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

However, Spooner Middle School — located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin – is finding success by getting students away from their screens and taking them outdoors for fresh air and exercise. Half the students went out for daily exercise (such as biking), while a control group received traditional computer-based interventions.

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

SHAPE America

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

SHAPE America

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. Every Monday, we bring in yoga instructors, cross-trainers, fitness instructors, etc.,

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. Why In Season Strength Training? In season strength training can help!

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries.

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Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-imagined For Physical Education & Sports

Heartzones

Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-Imagined For Physical Education & Sport “Lifting any weight that increases resistance on your muscles is the key. During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle?

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. While Crossfit is an exercise philosophy, it’s also a competitive fitness sport, with the CrossFit Games conducted every year since 2007.