SHAPE America

DECEMBER 3, 2024

at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., Roger, however, arrives late, having dropped off his younger siblings at school. To teach my students about these activities, I often go beyond my school’s traditional PE space — and use the city as my physical education classroom. The bell rings at 9 a.m.

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Drowning in the Shallow

MARCH 15, 2025

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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SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. When snowplows create large piles of snow outside our school, each PE class gets a hill of snow to create a snow fort.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

As a profession we have long put our advocacy efforts onto others, such as school or district leaders. But when you lead the charge in advocating for health and physical education, you have an opportunity to not only educate your school and community, but also engage with fellow advocates and supporters of HPE.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. 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.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here. SHAPE America’s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas. If possible, move your PE space to the playground or open fields. We also have the excitement of the spring weather that has graced us with its presence.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. Staff wellness must be part of the school culture, which includes truly listening to staff and their needs.

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Active Schools Us

DECEMBER 17, 2024

by: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director As 2024 comes to a close, were taking a moment to celebrate an incredible year of accomplishments that would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our Active Schools Champions. Action for Healthy Kids proudly serves as the home of Active Schools.

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SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it! We make time for it.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. FUNdraiser — and it has transformed my school community for the better. ® FUNdraiser.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

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. The obvious choice? Mike won Elementary P.E.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A positive school culture creates an environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to take risks in their learning. Establishing Shared Mission and Values We focus on establishing a shared school mission, values, and behaviors geared toward both academic and social-emotional success for every student.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a school is celebrating a sports championship, they often go big: rallies, trophies, and loud cheers all around. What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? It might be a great fit for your school.

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. These experiences have reinforced how adaptable, inclusive, and engaging bowling can be in any PE program. Its a sport of precision, mental focus, and strategy.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Teach your students about boundaries and that outdoor PE class is different than recess.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role? may be considered as being not align to the reality of school business on the ground. may be considered as being not align to the reality of school business on the ground. You may still find older teachers and school curriculum still clinging to it. Or is it not?

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students. What’s New in the USA Lacrosse PE Curriculum. With the Lacrosse in Schools document, you can do the same.

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The Everlearner

APRIL 16, 2025

I remember it really well: It was my first time walking into a GCSE PE classroom as a teacher in my NQT year and I had a strange mix of feelings such as responsibility, fear and trepidation. Why is that there? Why is there an interactive whiteboard at the front? Why are students in rows?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

And this also comes at a time where physical education has been a hot topic of discussion in schools. The Intro to PE class focuses on introducing students to a wide variety of lifetime activities. 1) Weight Training Elective Weight training is one of the most popular PE electives across the country.

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SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. That same month, tennis pro Steven Mingo came to my school. In May 2022, I applied for my school to play exhibition matches for NetGen at the U.S.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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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Drowning in the Shallow

AUGUST 28, 2022

It was a critical principle underpinning UK Parliament’s (2021) recent proposal for a ‘national plan for sport, health and wellbeing‘ and the government’s response agreed that it should be an essential focus for physical education (PE) and school sport (DCMS, 2022).

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

President-Elect Candidates Cara Grant Cara Grant (she/her) is the preK-12 supervisor for adapted physical education, health, and physical education in Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland), the 14th largest school district in the nation. Nilo was a preK-8 PE teacher and coach before going to higher education.

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Association for Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

20/09/23 Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how physical education (PE) is being taught in England’s schools.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

WHPE Executive Director Keith Bakken used the grant to establish a new course of advocacy which involved attending the Wisconsin State Education Convention, hosted by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB). Members from the state’s nearly 400 school districts interact in the exhibit hall and during breakout sessions.

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

And any PE class holds risks. link] The second resource was sent to me by Andrew from a high school club called “Teens 4 Safety.” Here’s the link [link] Good luck with the new school year and here’s hoping you make it though the year concussion-free!!

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PE Scholar

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A reflection on how we support, challenge and celebrate our children with additional needs in PE, school sport and physical activity.

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Mr. Kirsch

JANUARY 21, 2025

This idea is from Amy Staples, a Sioux Falls School District PE teacher. You can also have students pick up balls the same color as their scooters and then feed any alligators. Concerns: Ensure the students are safely riding on the scooters and not running into one another.

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Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 11, 2024

The Perfect Physical Education (PE) classroom – What does it look like? Is PE a guilt-trip subject for education systems to ensure there is a balance in their existence? Is it a subject that no one in a typical school takes seriously (as in 100% believe that it has a role to play and its clear on its operations)? environment.

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

School sport participation can be a conversation conundrum. S chool sport in Australia and elsewhere has historically played a contributing factor in the likelihood of an individual being physically active beyond their school years (Curtis et al., I know many people don't have positive experiences with sport. 1999; Westerbeek et al.,

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. The Challenges Of Finding The Right PE Lesson Plan Template PE teachers wear many hats, striving to expose students to a wide variety of physical activities throughout the school year. ” Free Download!

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Mr. Kirsch

JANUARY 21, 2025

This idea is from Kris Smith, a Sioux Falls School District PE teacher. Play until all buckets are empty, then teams divide cubes by color and restock the buckets for the next class. Concerns: Ensure the students are taking turns and staying in their line order.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. Why Fishing? Many have never fished before at all.

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Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds. Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with!

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. They really couldn’t say no.

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