Category: Health & PE
The rapid evolution of education during the pandemic has provided an opportunity to illuminate the importance of school, not only for academics, but for social, emotional, and physical health. …
District wellness committees are an ideal leadership structure to pursue the promotion of health and wellness in all aspects of the school environment. This was especially true this past …
The pandemic took us down a path that none of us expected and now educators are faced with planning what can be done to increase academic growth during the …
Do you want to teach social and emotional learning (SEL) in your skills-based health classroom? If you haven’t considered it yet, there are several reasons to do so — …
Managing challenging behaviors can make or break a physical education class. As an adapted physical education teacher for grades K-5, I know that physical activity and movement often bring …
As physical education teachers, we want students to leave our programs with a toolbox full of knowledge and skills to support meaningful physical activity engagement. This can be done …
Now that pandemic-related regulations on in-person gatherings are easing up in the United States, it’s time to start thinking about professional development opportunities for the coming year. If you’re …
The concept of teaching young people essential health skills they’ll need throughout their life is nothing new. Within the National Health Education Standards (which were created in 1995, revised …
As a physical education teacher, I check in with my students at the beginning and end of every class using the Zones of Regulation, which is a great tool …
Have you ever asked your students what they need from your class and how you can best support them? Asking these questions will help you make your health and …
