Government Physical Activity Teacher 
SHAPE America
MARCH 23, 2023
Advocating for quality health and physical education can be a challenging, but necessary task. Many HPE teachers and supporters struggle with finding ways to advocate at the local, state and national level. ESSA identifies school health and physical education as part of a student’s “well-rounded education.”
SHAPE America
MAY 23, 2023
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. Open, I told some other New York City physical education teachers in a Facebook group. They really have made a difference for my students.
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Learning Through Sport
MARCH 23, 2025
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).
Better Coaching
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Safe Sport Policies and Guidelines An increasing number of governing bodies, including the NCAA and USA Baseball, have introduced guidelines for youth coaches. Additionally, school staff such as teachers, guidance counselors, and athletic trainers often have closer, daily contact with students than volunteer youth coaches do.
SHAPE America
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? What types of restaurants are available?
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.
PLT4M
MARCH 6, 2023
Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.
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