Gyms Physical Fitness Teacher 
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.”
SHAPE America
MARCH 21, 2023
Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. Wow, that got to me as a teacher, as a mother, and as a Minnesotan! They all asked me, “How do you build a snowball?”
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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Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.”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.”
PLT4M
AUGUST 18, 2022
Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. Young people see yoga as a viable form of physical exercise but aren’t always sure where to start.
Physical Education Ideas
OCTOBER 20, 2024
If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” Forget the trick—this is all about the treat of combining fitness with fun, and trust me, your students will love it! Creativity Meets Physical Fitness Halloween is all about imagination, and that’s something PE games can tap into too!
PLT4M
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
(Source: Physical Activity Alliance ) While physical education teachers advocate for improving physical fitness and the PE curriculum’s important role, many still see PE as a “gym class” where teachers roll out the ball and let kids do whatever they want.
PLT4M
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. ” From there, the framework outlines a “standards-based instructional design process” that shows a step-by-step process for physical education programs and standard alignment.
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