SHAPE America

DECEMBER 3, 2024

and as students slowly file into the gym, curiosity fills the air. This mindset, rooted in a lack of exposure and representation, inspired me to create a unit dedicated to breaking these barriers and showing my students that fitness — in all its forms — belongs to them. The 20-minute bike ride serves as more than a “gym class.”

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Physical Education Education Education Gyms 279

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. ” “Students can do physical activity outside of school; they don’t need PE classes.”

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun!

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PE Gyms Cardiovascular Coordination 105

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. So next time you don’t want to hit the gym, look for the nearby pool - trust us!

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Fitness Fitness Physical Fitness Sport 59

Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

By integrating games like "Witches Hat Tag" and "Night of the Living Zombie Tag" (both found in the Night of the Active Dead resource ), you’ll channel their Halloween excitement into purposeful movement. Creativity Meets Physical Fitness Halloween is all about imagination, and that’s something PE games can tap into too!

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Fitness Fitness PE Agility 98

Physical Education Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Here is a brief description of the games: Heart Hunt Relay (Kindergarten to Grade 6): Description: Scatter heart-shaped cutouts around the gym. This adds an academic twist, aligning the activities with broader learning objectives and reinforcing the idea that physical education encompasses more than just movement.

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Dance Physical Education PE Physical Fitness 98

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

.” (Mandigo, Francis, Lodewyk & Lopez, 2012) And over the years, we have continued to seek answers and definitions to the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity.

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Physical Education Physical Activity Motivation Movement 88