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

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. HPE teachers already have it figured out! We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture.

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. 10 Ways to Become More Active Outside Are you ready to get out there, get active this spring?

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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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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S The updated sources generally show similar level of physical activity since the last Report Card, but the overall implication remains unchanged, namely, that American children and youth are insufficiently active.”

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. Overall, my students enjoyed sledding in a group and the simple joy of a great outdoor activity. They all asked me, “How do you build a snowball?”

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

SHAPE America

As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful. Be prepared to talk to parents, teachers, and administrators about why health literacy should be a focus for all students — not just the students in health class.

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Snowman Championships (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

Promote health-enhancing physical activity : Daily movement and activity are woven into the fun, with exciting physical challenges that keep students energized. Works independently and safely in self-selected physical activities. Demonstrates the ability to apply positive strategies for handling conflict.