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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

The students helped come up with the safety rules and expectations, talked about the physical activity benefits of sledding outside and what it does to the body, and also mapped out their sledding “tracks.” Overall, my students enjoyed sledding in a group and the simple joy of a great outdoor activity.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

I want to be clear that sharing facts about health statistics relating to Black Americans or other minority groups needs to be followed up with additional discussion. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? What types of restaurants are available? Compare price, type of food, etc.)

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.

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How To Improve Mental Health In Schools

PLT4M

Suicidal Ideation : Among high school students, 18.8% Yes, it can exist in school assemblies, advisory periods, and other areas, but physical education is a perfect solution for building a comprehensive school mental health system for every student. Depression and Anxiety : Around 3.2%

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PE Sub Plans

PLT4M

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

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Online Health Textbook

PLT4M

>>> Get Our FREE E-Book: The Essentials to Health Education Benefits Of Online Health Textbook Traditional textbooks, while valuable, often struggle to keep pace with the rapidly changing health education landscape. Advocate to promote health and well-being for self and others.

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Shape America – Enhancing Physical Education

PLT4M

In principle, the American public has always understood the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Physical activity and fitness improve physical, emotional, social, and emotional well-being. But in practice, we struggle to prioritize our health and wellness as a society.