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Dance Walking – The Latest Fitness Craze

Physical Education Update

And to kick off our new look (which I may change at any minute, by the way) here’s a video demonstrating the latest fitness craze. OK, maybe not a “craze,” but this workout combines walking and dancing and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

Stairwells can provide a great fitness workout. Being inside is a good time to introduce proper technique for exercises/fitness and teach partner skills (how to motivate and correct a partner’s exercise form). Fitness and dance videos are great. Fitness stations and speed stacking stations do not take up a lot of space.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

SHAPE America

My focus in physical education centers on equity and inclusion in fitness, particularly access to fitness options in underserved communities of color. Too often, when I introduce new sports or fitness activities, my predominantly African American students say, “That’s a white sport.”

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FiT Work #2 - Bicycle Safety (SY23-24)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT Work #2 - Bicycle Safety (SY23-24) Recently there has been an increase in cases of teenagers hit by cars while walking or riding their bicycles. For FiT Work #2, you will watch a video related to bicycle safety and answer questions based on what you learned in the videos.

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Students Designing Personal Fitness Plans In PE

PLT4M

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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Fitness Motivation : Elise Spicer - REAL Talk

The Sporting

Elise Spicer: Motivation and starting your fitness journey. Elise Spicer PT gives a very candid and honest account of her fitness motivation and what it took to take the first steps on her journey. Can you remember what things you needed to change to find a sustainable path on your fitness journey?

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

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?