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The article reviews qualitative studies examining the perspectives of students with disabilities toward physical education. It highlights challenges such as social isolation, bullying and discrimination, particularly due to poorly implemented inclusive practices. The review identifies three key themes: interactions with typically developing peers, the role of physical educators, and perspectives on inclusion and exclusion. READ MORE
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According to students, skateboarding with Get on Board is "the best PE class ever!" It's fun, exciting, and offers challenges that traditional sports don’t. Students learn new skills, build confidence, and get stronger together. Skateboarding makes PE awesome, and students look forward to every class!
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National Health Education Standards, Third Edition, empowers preK-12 health educators to develop high-quality health education programs that improve outcomes for students, providing them with skills for lifelong health and well-being. The text unveils the revised standards and performance indicators, offers guidelines for implementation and assessment, and advances the idea that health education means equity, access, and inclusion for all. LEARN MORE
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National Physical Education Standards, Fourth Edition, is the go-to book for all physical education teachers, providing the framework for creating curricula, designing lesson plans, and developing assessments. The text unveils the revised standards and new grade-span learning indicators, offers practical guidelines for implementation, and advances the idea that physical education means equity, access, and inclusion for all. LEARN MORE
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Now is the perfect time to get all the essential PE equipment you need for the upcoming school year. Explore Gopher's best back-to-school equipment options, as well as their favorite articles, webinars, and free tools for the back-to-school season!
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Research Quarterly for Sport and Exercise (RQES) welcomes expressions of interest for guest editors to curate special issues in relevant topic areas. Special issues feature dedicated collections of 14-16 papers, serving as a platform for emerging research areas or in-depth investigations of existing topics. See the Special Issue Proposal Guidelines for more information.
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Lead With Empathy, Respond With Compassion
In recent years, educators nationwide have reported that tried-and-true teaching methods are no longer working. Teachers are seeing greater numbers of students who lack self-regulation skills or who are struggling with mental health challenges — which can be an impediment to learning. In this feature article from the fall issue of Momentum magazine, SHAPE America’s 2024 National Teachers of the Year share how they have addressed these challenges. READ NOW
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Keep Kids Active: Childhood Fitness Linked to Lower Stress and Depression in Teen Years
Medical Daily
Encourage your child to stay active.
Swapping tablets for running shoes can make a real difference to their mental well-being. A recent study published in Sports Medicine revealed that maintaining good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is associated with reduced stress and depression during the teenage years.
Mental health in adolescence is becoming an increasing concern, with more teenagers facing challenges like depression, stress, and anxiety.
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Shaping the Future of Physical Education and Sport: Kanae Haneishi’s Mission of Inclusion and Wellness
Western Colorado University
Sports and athletics have always been an important part of [SHAPE America member] Kanae Haneishi’s identity. As a girl growing up in Japan, like any adolescent searching for a sense of self-worth and identity, Kanae gravitated toward what she was good at.
Athletics was the place she felt most comfortable and valued.
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New Report on Youth and Physical Activity
GENYOUth
National youth-wellness nonprofit GENYOUth has released its latest INSIGHTS Report, “Shaping the Future of Physical Activity & PE.” The report is based on a national survey of over 1,000 middle and high school students, focused on students’ perspectives on physical education, physical activity behaviors, the barriers to participation in physical activity, and their suggestions for increasing participation and engagement.
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