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State laws governing school physical education in relation to attendance and physical activity among students in the USA: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PE Scholar

Relationship linking state laws governing school physical education, attendance and physical activity in class among students in the USA.

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afPE Responds to Government Publication of Sports Strategy

Association for Physical Education

30/08/2023 The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5

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13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

SHAPE America

Here are some important tips for using federal funds: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the federal law that governs schools in the United States. ESSA identifies school health and physical education as part of a student’s “well-rounded education.” She is chair of the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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School sport participation

Learning Through Sport

Some don't develop the confidence in their competence to continue to pursue being physically active through sport when they enter adolesence. However, frequent participation in sports during adolesence has been associated with the liklihood to be highly physically active as an adult (Tammelin, 2003). Guthold, R.,

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Safe Sport Policies and Guidelines An increasing number of governing bodies, including the NCAA and USA Baseball, have introduced guidelines for youth coaches. Physical activity and fundamental movement skills are essential throughout childhood.

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US Government gets moving in the 2023 Congressional Physical Activity Challenge

My Zone

A campaign of healthy competition and healthy activity has got members of Congress moving more this month in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity.