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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

A Different Type of PE Class This is my 13th year of teaching physical education, but I have also taught other subjects along the way, such as health, wellness and weightlifting. Use Local Parks and Facilities Having my CDL license allows me to teach lifetime sports in a variety of locations away from school grounds.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Here are some of my favorite tips for teaching physical education without a gym. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! Teach your students about boundaries and that outdoor PE class is different than recess.

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New FDA Resource Helps Teachers Educate Students About the Dangers of Vaping

SHAPE America

Teachers will find lesson plans, interactive tools, infographics, and videos with tobacco facts and tips about how to teach teens about the dangers of e-cigarette use. All content at the hub is free, easy to navigate, and optimized for each audience.

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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

When Cole Christopher first started teaching at MACCRAY 7 years ago, the weightlifting elective had only a handful of students. The integration of technology and a dynamic curriculum allows schools to offer a more flexible, student-centered approach to PE, encouraging higher engagement and fostering lifelong fitness habits.

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Great Coaches are Both Firm AND Flexible

Changing the Game Project

Are we teaching these kids and demanding excellence, or giving everyone a trophy?” The post Great Coaches are Both Firm AND Flexible appeared first on Changing the Game Project. I came across a few comments, such as: “Are we supposed to be a competitive club, or have fun?” one coach asked.

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Ed Report Recommends Thinking Outside Classroom Walls

Rennie Center

A new action plan released by the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy on Tuesday pushes adopting more flexible teaching models and enthusiastically incorporating new technologies to expand school systems and resources virtually. Read More News Type In the News