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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

In a school era focused on technology and standardized tests, might the key to some students’ success lie not in more academic work on a device, but in the opportunity to move their bodies outdoors? Bringing Bikes to Our School About six years ago, I developed a biking curriculum for my PE program.

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Mike Graham, PE Teacher, Partners with PLT4M

PLT4M

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. Access ongoing support to ensure long-term success in their PE programs.

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Problem solving before instruction – a potential desirable difficulty in PE

Drowning in the Shallow

If Physical Education is the school subject that prioritises the learning about, in and through movement, then PE Teachers need to understand what learning is and isn’t.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

SHAPE America

at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., Roger, however, arrives late, having dropped off his younger siblings at school. But despite the growing interest, a staggering 94% of students surveyed didn’t have access to a bike outside of school. The bell rings at 9 a.m. Coach Clark always comes with a twist.

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. In this way, there is shared responsibility in addressing inequities and other systemic barriers.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. ” And when it comes to data on student participation in PE, a few numbers from the report stand out. of males participate in PE all 5 days of the week, whereas only 23.1% Grade 10: 53.3%

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Prioritizing PE Post-Pandemic: An Interview with a PE Teacher

Active Schools Us

Active Schools: How has the pandemic changed PE for you and your students?? . Danielle: It’s been a disaster – trying to do PE remotely is such a disservice to the students, all of whom have some developmental, behavioral, or some physical limitations. Active Schools: What can people, especially parents, do to support PE??