The PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the hustle of modern education, where academic achievements often take the spotlight, the importance of physical education (PE) can sometimes be overlooked. However, a growing body of research is shedding light on a crucial connection: the link between physical education and academic performance.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day? Integrating sleep education into physical education and health classes is a progressive step towards fostering holistic well-being among students. Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson.

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Frequent minor illnesses due to a compromised immune system. One way schools can facilitate this collaboration is by using Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles into their physical education curriculum. Declining performance despite intense efforts. Difficulty sleeping Changes in appetite.

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Skillastics

APRIL 10, 2022

Bodily degradation looks like this: A decrease in skeletal muscle mass, as the muscles aren’t being used they send signals to the brain that the muscle isn’t needed, resulting in weakness and atrophy Poor blood circulation, increasing the risk of blood clots and leg cramps A weakened immune system, as exercise changes antibodies and white blood cell (..)

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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. There are so many different avenues health and physical educators can take when teaching health information to students.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

Across the globe, efforts to promote social distancing directly affected physical activity of youth by closing schools, which affected physical activity opportunities including physical education, recess, after-school sports and activities, and walking and biking to school. Sports Medicine. 2021 Apr 20:1-14.

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