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afPE Responds to Government Publication of Sports Strategy

Association for Physical Education

30/08/2023 The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5

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13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

SHAPE America

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to advocating for federal programs at your school/district, so don’t be afraid to find the best approach for you to be included in those conversations. Here are some important tips for using federal funds: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the federal law that governs schools in the United States.

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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

The effects of vaping on youth is a focus for researchers, youth sports coaches, federal government agencies, and the media. A study about the physical fitness of young men who use tobacco products found that men who vaped reported running slower and doing fewer push-ups and sit-ups compared to men who never vaped or smoked.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

To maximize time on task, some students worked with the bikes while others worked on fitness games that didn’t require a lot of space or set up. If you’re curious about rewards programs, you can also reach out to the governing body of most sports like the USTA or the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).

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Can Physical Education Unite a War-Torn Country?

Physical Education Update

Fitness, health, national unity. Reference: Paul Watala and Joseph Wanzusi, “Government Eyes 3600 to Train Physical Education,” AllAfrica.com, April 8, 2010. In his words: “Very many countries fight each other but when it comes to sports, they are one.” In Bataringaya’s words, “So, education should go hand in hand with sports.”

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. National governing bodies and community-based programs likewise carry a responsibility to set guidelines and foster evidence-based approaches.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

To take this discussion a step further, work with a social studies or government teacher to discuss how redlining created segregated neighborhoods and how this has had an effect on health and wellness for people of those communities. Create a Black History Fitness Trail. Share Stories of Black Americans to Highlight Health Inequities.