SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. Here are some tips to help you get started: For Teachers: Advocate for more outdoor recess and field days. National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 24, 2025

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education (PE) teachers, health teachers and administrators? Lets shower our deserving PE teachers with the recognition they deserve!

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA). Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. Check out her actionable steps to funding physical education programs. Challenges Of Funding Physical Education Programs School districts have a lot of different school programs they need to consider funding. Check it out!

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SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Additional lessons dive further into the dangers of underage cannabis use, and important social foundations including goal setting, decision making, and refusal strategies, making Ask, Listen, Learn a well-rounded program for almost any health, physical education, or science teacher.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 28, 2023

SHAPE America’s “Send a Teacher” initiative highlights the important role that health and physical education can play in the lives of students. This initiative was conceptualized by Andy Milne, SHAPE America’s 2017 National Health Education Teacher of the Year.

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 23, 2024

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education.

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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It’s the typical argument of the ill-informed…the same type of people responsible for declaring physical education to be a frill subject. Physical education and the provision of facilities that encourage physical activity are anything but frills. In fact, the opposite is the case. Is this simple speculation?

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SHAPE America

MAY 31, 2022

In the fall of 1971 — less than a year before Title IX was passed — I was hired to head the Department of Physical Education at Kansas State University (K-State). The 1971 yearbook notes that women’s intercollegiate teams were “coached by members of the women’s Physical Education Department and sponsored by the Intramural Department.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Planning effective physical education lessons can be challenging, especially when juggling a packed schedule with various courses. But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. Balancing so many disciplines and creating diverse physical education lesson plans can be daunting.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

This coming November 1-3, in Phoenix, my professional organization, Arizona Health and Physical Education, will be hosting its annual State Convention & Expo. This coming November 1-3, in Phoenix, my professional organization, Arizona Health and Physical Education, will be hosting its annual State Convention & Expo.

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PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Let’s be honest, health class has a bad wrap!

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PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

Student mental health issues are on the rise! Tiered Systems Of Support For Mental Health In Schools A comprehensive school mental health system is designed to support all students and teachers with a coordinated, tiered approach. Let’s make the case for investing in physical education and health.

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Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics authors Rebekah Johnson and Seth Jenny provide tips, suggestions, common pitfalls, and practical solutions for technology integration for Physical Educators completing edTPA (education Teacher Performance Assessment). . . Resources by the Presenters.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 28, 2023

Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? The recipients will be honored during the closing general session of this five-day event, along with the District Teachers of the Year. Congratulations Toni!!! Good Luck Toni at the National Convention in Seattle!!!

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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. What Are Health Education Lesson Plans?

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PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

Middle school health curriculum is critically important because it targets students at a pivotal age when they are developing habits and attitudes that will influence their future health. Challenges Of Middle School Health Curriculum There has never been a sole curriculum or singular approach to health education within schools.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

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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Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In this presentation, Human Kinetics author Aaron Beighle discusses the evidence-informed approach that has been used to prepare many generations of physical educators. Dynamic Physical Education presentation slides. . Presentation Material. Books by the Presenters. .

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? Check out our website to see the award recipients in each of the following categories: Adapted Physical Education. Health Education. Elementary Physical Education. Middle School Physical Education.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Thank you to SHAPE America for publishing a great article on How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education Materials courtesy of SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, www.shapeamerica.org. All rights reserved.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In addition, they provide Illinois learning standards for a diverse range of subject areas, including physical education. The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education.

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Human Kinetics

AUGUST 10, 2021

By Shonna Snyder, associate professor of Health, Sport, and Physical Education at Gardner-Webb University. . Planning is possibly the most valuable tool a teacher can employ. Using planning will make the life of a teacher easier because students will learn more and will learn more easily. .

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Active Schools Us

AUGUST 3, 2022

The ABES study, assessed the pandemic’s impact on student health, including emotional well-being. Access to the online survey was provided by teachers in the spring of 2020 to a nationally representative sample of students in 9 th through 12 th grade at both public and private schools.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 22, 2024

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education teachers, health teachers and administrators? Creates an engaging and inclusive learning environment?

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i-phys-ed

APRIL 12, 2021

As an early career teacher, physical education to me was about sports and getting kids active. The post The Role of Health in Physical Education appeared first on iPhys-Ed.com.

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Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31.

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

Shape America sets the standard for physical education. As Shape works to enhance physical education across the country, PLT4M is proud to be a part of the mission. PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Physical education is an integral part of any student’s education. A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt.

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Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

By Anna Marie Frank, EdD, DePaul University In the presentation below, Anna Marie Frank shares how she supported pre-service teachers and helped them to adapt to the virtual environment. Presentation Material All content within this presentation, including accompanying handouts, is the copyrighted work of the author unless otherwise noted.

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Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Concept based learning and thematic curriculum for physical education have been suggested for reconceptualisation of PE curricula that is more educatively focused and strengths-based. Basketball as a concept might be the focus of one term of PE which is dedicated to the theme: education in movement.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. Below is the bear crawl with written notes and instructions!

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Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2022

Presented by George Graham, PhD, retired physical education professor. . In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author George Graham shares about his career that has spanned teaching physical education at the K-12 level, university level, and, now retired, as a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Educators! My name is Lara Cox and I am grateful to have recently become the President of Arizona Health and Physical Education. I have chosen this to challenge our association, our members and all AZ Health & Physical Education teachers.

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