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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

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Are you losing your gym space for a class period, a day, a week or longer? At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. It’s not unusual.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

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and as students slowly file into the gym, curiosity fills the air. My focus in physical education centers on equity and inclusion in fitness, particularly access to fitness options in underserved communities of color. The 20-minute bike ride serves as more than a “gym class.” The bell rings at 9 a.m.

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3 HALLOWEEN FITNESS ACTIVITIES for the Gym, Classroom, or Home

Keeping Kids in Motion

I present to you three Halloween challenges for the classroom, gym, or home. The anticipation of parties, costumes, and candy is almost unbearable. Why not add some Halloween exercises to the mix? Each activity is a.

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

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The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym! A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

But it’s not about what you eat; it’s an approach to fitness for people on the go. If finding a continuous 30-minute workout is challenging, these quick bouts of exercise throughout the day can be a game-changer for your fitness goals. Examples of Exercise Snacks: Exercise snacks require no gym or special equipment.

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How Jeremy transformed his Myzone fitness journey: Gym workouts and hiking Dartmoor

My Zone

The group fitness digital, technology & wearable fitness trackers are perfect for individuals & operators Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate system.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

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Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside.