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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

SHAPE America

Meanwhile, DeShawn — the class captain for the week — leads the warm-up, and other students complete their daily mental health questionnaire displayed on the projector. My focus in physical education centers on equity and inclusion in fitness, particularly access to fitness options in underserved communities of color.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

Youth who vape may experience health problems such as wheezing, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and dizziness. Vaping and Youth Athletes: An Emerging Issue Some young athletes who vaped nicotine, like those highlighted in the real stories above, found that it harmed their health and performance. Defend against youth vaping.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

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. 29% of teenagers self-reported having poor mental health.

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National Physical Education & Sport Week

Arizona Health and Physical Education

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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Sports for Fitness: The 8 Best Sports for Improving Your Physical Fitness

The Sporting

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. But which sports are actually best for fitness? And there’s nothing wrong with that!

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The Most Popular Sports in China

The Sporting

The Top 6 Most Popular Sports in China China is one of the oldest civilizations and cultures in the world - and Chinese people have played sports for centuries. But what are the most popular sports in China? Famous Chinese badminton player Lin Dan Chinese people have been participating in and playing sports for centuries.

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