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. When snowplows create large piles of snow outside our school, each PE class gets a hill of snow to create a snow fort.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. of males participate in PE all 5 days of the week, whereas only 23.1% Grade 10: 53.3%

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SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. I invite you to read on and learn simple ways that your school can prioritize health and wellness. Don’t do it!

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? Get creative and use your connections!

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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).

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

My third-grade PE teacher, an African American male, introduced me to literature beyond the PE curriculum, which made an indelible impression on my psyche, self-esteem, and confidence as a recently arrived Afro-Latino student in the United States.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. Mike Graham, a dedicated PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid. The obvious choice?

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Active Schools Us

DECEMBER 17, 2024

AFHKs dedication to whole-child health aligns seamlessly with our mission, allowing us to work together to promote physical activity as a vital component of student success. Our annual campaigns showcased the power and impact of physical activity. Champions like you are vital to the Active Schools movement.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

SHAPE America and USA Lacrosse recently collaborated on an updated, comprehensive physical education lacrosse curriculum. Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students.

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Physical Education Update

APRIL 17, 2023

It’s not just North Americans who have begun to realize the importance of physical activity for children. This public advertisement, from Ireland, is called: Physical Activity – It All Adds Up. This public advertisement, from Ireland, is called: Physical Activity – It All Adds Up.

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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. Tech Grants for PE Last August, I learned about a company called CREA Interactivity , which is based in New York City.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

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The PE Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

PE and physical activity support positive well-being for people of all ages, as they help to lift your mood and release endorphins. This is, of course, true for young people, and at The PE Hub , we firmly believe that physical activity helps promote healthier all-around development.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 2, 2023

How do you know what to teach in your physical education classes? If you often find yourself wondering or asking in an online community what you should do in PE this week or next week or how to start, then you picked the right article to read. What do your students need? Let me tell you a little bit about me.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

And with the rise of wearable devices and fitness apps, schools have reimagined what a data-driven approach to physical education can look like. This article explores the benefits and challenges of physical activity tracking in physical education. See more on SMART Goals for Physical Education ).

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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. Finding a PE lesson plan template that works within all these different units and physical education classes might seem impossible.

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Content Warning This episode discusses sensitive topics, including bereavement, loss, and mental health. Please listen with care. Introduction In this

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. Oftentimes, these are the students who need physical activity the most! I say bring it on!!

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SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

How Vaping Affects Student Health Mental health challenges are a growing problem among youth. Scientists are still learning about the short- and long-term health effects of using vapes. Here are 5 healthy coping mechanisms you can share with your students: Stay active. Practice self-care.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health. By incorporating conditioning drills, students remain engaged while developing endurance, flexibility, and a strong fitness base for future activities. What is Mindfulness?

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Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

How does that saying go – the family who hikes 50 miles in Yellowstone together champions PE together? Grace’s love of being active was passed down from her own father, and it’s something that she and her husband have, in turn, passed on to their own kids, a 17-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter. ( Leer en español. ).

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Students around the field are throwing and catching discs, learning movement skills, encouraging one another, and enjoying physical activity in the process. Jonathan Jones Jonathan Jones is a 15-year physical educator in Prince George's County, MD, serving as an elementary teacher and PE resource teacher.

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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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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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The PE Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

How to get involved in Children’s Mental Health Week Monday 6 th February marks the beginning of Children’s Mental Health week. Young Minds reported that one in six children aged 5 to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health problem in July 2021, a huge increase from one in nine in 2017. It’s all about connecting.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week.

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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).

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PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. As our young people grapple with mental health issues, schools play a vital role in supporting student mental health with resources, services, and opportunities. Student mental health issues are on the rise! Behavioral Problems : About 7.4%

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PE Scholar

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Parental beliefs in the benefits of Physical activity as a potential psychological determinant of PA and associated health outcomes.

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Drowning in the Shallow

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Twice in the last week I have had conversations with people about why they engage in physical activity. The first said fitness and the second said health. These have been stock answers I have heard all through my career.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. 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

MAY 3, 2023

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and tumultuous times, it is becoming increasingly evident that fitness and mental health are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Please share information about physical activity policies and practices at your school. Please click on the following link to access the survey: Physical Activity Survey If this link does not work, please copy and paste [link] into your web browser. Thank you for your interest! Thank you for your time and support!

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