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Exercise & Fitness

Movement science, fitness programming, and practical tips for keeping students active.

8 articles

Exercise & Fitness5 min read

Enhancing PE Learning Outcomes with Technology

Technology is transforming physical education through game-based learning, wearable tech, video analysis software, and AR/VR tools that boost student engagement and help teachers deliver personalized instruction.

Rhian Jenn

November 10, 2023

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Exercise & Fitness3 min read

Keep 'Em Moving: Create PE Videos to Keep Students Moving

When students are out of school, PE teachers can keep them moving by creating simple activity videos for at-home use. Discover tips for choosing exercises, using stock footage, and sharing videos through platforms like Google Classroom and YouTube.

Anya Willis

February 14, 2023

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Exercise & Fitness4 min read

Bring Teamwork and Fun to PE with OMNIKIN®!

OMNIKIN® equipment brings cooperative, team-based activities into PE classes that build motor skills and social skills while keeping all students engaged and motivated. Discover how this innovative equipment can transform your physical education program.

Chris Nichols

January 17, 2023

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Exercise & Fitness4 min read

Maximizing the Benefits of a Horizontal Climbing Wall

Horizontal climbing walls are a popular and safe addition to PE programs, but keeping students engaged over time takes creativity. Discover five strategies to refresh your traverse wall activities and maximize physical, cognitive, and social-emotional benefits.

Mertyce Mrvos

October 19, 2021

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Exercise & Fitness7 min read

Fit for the Follow-Through

Quality physical education is an overlooked yet powerful instrument of social justice — and athlete influencers are uniquely positioned to help champion it in underserved communities.

John Mathieu Roussell, PhD

January 19, 2021

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Exercise & Fitness3 min read

The Power of Self-Assessment

Self-assessment is one of the most authentic and powerful tools a PE teacher can use — it builds ownership, honesty, resilience, and self-awareness while giving students a skill they can apply to every area of their lives.

Crystal Rochford

December 15, 2020

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Exercise & Fitness4 min read

Move More Please! – 5 Strategies

PE teachers can dramatically increase student physical activity by mentoring classroom teachers to integrate movement into academic lessons. Discover 5 practical strategies to get your colleagues on board and add up to 1,200 minutes of activity per student each school year.

Paul Rosengard

November 16, 2020

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Exercise & Fitness6 min read

Finding the "SPARK" in Active Transportation!

PE teacher Betsey Caldwell shares her passion for getting kids moving on bikes, scooters, and more — and how Walk to School Day and Bike to School Day can transform your school community. Discover practical strategies from her experiences in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Seattle.

Betsey Caldwell

October 9, 2019

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