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

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

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. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

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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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Egg-citing Easter Games for a Hoppin' Good PE Class!

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

So, grab your bunny ears and let's dive into a basket full of festive activities that will make your PE class egg-stra special! The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Happy Easter, everyone!

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National Physical Education & Sport Week

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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California State Standards For PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. But to start, it is helpful to understand the overarching goal and mission of the California State PE standards. For example, not all physical education programs have access to a pool.

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience. Students follow along to a physical education lesson plan on a tablet.

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Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

For example, the three-sport varsity athlete is in a sport season all year long and therefore doesn’t also need PE. In a recent survey , the most commonly reported reasons for physical education waiver forms were participation in school sports (27.9%) and other school activities such as band, chorus, or JROTC (32.5%).

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. Daily physical education can be a powerful elixir to combat our youth’s growing mental and physical health concerns.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics. ” PE can't seem to shake the dogeball stereotype. .”

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

APA programs may include a variety of physical activities such as swimming, cycling, dance, yoga, and other sports that are adapted to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. These programs are designed to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. Ready to Learn More?

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Evidence Based Practices In Education

PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). This article will discuss the various evidence based practices in education and how they can be applied to PE. Many people use the five components of physical fitness to help drive the goals of physical education.

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Quality Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Quality physical education is a popular buzzword in the world of PE. But actually defining and outlining the what, why, and how of quality physical education is a little more challenging. These help guide quality physical education programs. For example, many high school physical education classes are elective offerings.

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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Students can often opt out of middle and high school physical education classes. For example, if they participate in sports, marching band, or prove they participate in some other type of physical activity, they don’t have to take PE. “I am a physical EDUCATION teacher, not physical activity teacher.”

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Modeling In Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning. As an added bonus, we break down technology modeling in physical education for schools looking to add a digital component to PE. Students don’t use technology yet.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Bonus Content!

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

ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

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Egg-citing Easter Games for a Hoppin' Good PE Class!

National Physical Education & Sport Week

California State Standards For PE

PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

Should Physical Education Be Required?

Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

Evidence Based Practices In Education

Quality Physical Education

Physical Activity vs Physical Education

Modeling In Physical Education

Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

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