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Health and Physical Education Leaders Seek Election to SHAPE America Board

SHAPE America

Each year, SHAPE America members vote for candidates to the SHAPE America Board of Directors, which is the organization’s governing body composed of 11 professional members. Nilo was a preK-8 PE teacher and coach before going to higher education. He has a Ph.D. in kinesiology (sport pedagogy) and an M.S.

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School sport participation

Learning Through Sport

2020) with 8 3% of adolescents aged 1517 not meeting the daily physical activity recommendations (Australian Government - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2014) However, I propose that there should be a reconsideration of the place of 'school sport' (including dance) to be considered part of the school curriculum.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

If you are a health and physical education teacher who would like to celebrate Black History Month in your classes, take a look at the five ideas below. Reese Ryzewski, SHAPE America’s 2020 Midwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, used the story of Jesse Owens to discuss discrimination in athletics.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. Piekarz-Porter, et al. Find a Time.

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SRP Announces Classroom Grants of Up to $5,000 for Educators

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Salt River Project (SRP) invites Arizona teachers to apply for Classroom Grants of up to $5,000 beginning October 1, 2024. The grants are available for teachers looking to incorporate creative ways to keep their students engaged in STEM and social science projects. DETAILS: Teachers can apply now through February 28, 2025.

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The Underrated Tool for Battling Teacher Fatigue

FACTS Management

If you’ve worked in the education industry in any capacity, you likely know how much teachers have on their plates. From lesson planning and family communication to classroom management and school dismissals, the average day of an educator can be hectic. Unfortunately, grading isn’t just taking away valuable time for teachers.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities. Teachers must provide instruction supported by Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This article is part of an on-going partnership between PLT4M, Lakeshore Foundation, and NCHPAD.