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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

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Meanwhile, DeShawn — the class captain for the week — leads the warm-up, and other students complete their daily mental health questionnaire displayed on the projector. My focus in physical education centers on equity and inclusion in fitness, particularly access to fitness options in underserved communities of color.

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Tips for Teaching Media Literacy in Skills-Based Health Education

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Teaching media literacy in skills-based health education can do just that. Digital wellness education addresses the physical and emotional health impacts of media use, with attention to helping develop the conscious, balanced use of media that aligns with an individual’s goals for their health and well-being.

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

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During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? It might be a great fit for your school.

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13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

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On February 15, 2023, more than 130 dedicated health and physical education professionals from 33 states attended SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! At this annual event, members of the HPE community meet with representatives of Congress to advocate for continued support and robust funding for health and physical education.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

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Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! Advocacy was at an all-time high that day thanks to “Dr.

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5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

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At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. You’ll find a broad network of health and physical education professionals on Twitter. We share resources.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

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At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. 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).

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