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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. squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program.

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

Gopher Sport

SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE DOM Sports Hockey season is here! Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. This helps develop quick reflexes and understanding of the game.

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Students Designing Personal Fitness Plans In PE

PLT4M

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. Ready to WOW your Admins?

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Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

PLT4M

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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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

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16 Bowling Activities for Physical Education

Gopher Sport

Key reasons why bowling is beneficial in PE: Inclusive Nature: Bowling can be adapted to accommodate different physical abilities, making it accessible to students with varying fitness levels. The practice of keeping score reinforces math skills and can foster social interaction and sportsmanship within a group setting.

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What is the Purpose of PE?

Montessori Physical Education

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Nothing brought shame quite like a week-long test that evaluated speed, strength, and flexibility. What are we really trying to do with physical education classes? This is no different in PE.

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