Physical Education
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop physical fitness and health.
Making Physical Education More Well-Rounded
Adding practices like reflective journaling, Socratic seminars, and team-building games to gym class is a perfect way for kids to learn and practice key SEL skills.697Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Build a “Share What Works” Experience in Your School Community!
Download and share our free how-to guide and toolkit. Let's work together to elevate what's working in classrooms and schools!The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports
Team sports are about so much more than their physical benefits. This is especially so when group sports activities are incorporated into a young person’s life.26kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Joy of Pickleball in Elementary School
Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This makes it perfect for elementary schools!3.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.5 Fun Gym Games to Get Kids Moving
Use these games to engage even the students who don’t usually like to run.13.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Get Kids Moving in Every Subject
Adding some movement to lessons not only engages and motivates students—research says it helps them recall and retain information. And it’s fun!1.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Move Your Body, Grow Your Brain
Incorporating exercise and movement throughout the school day makes students less fidgety and more focused on learning.4.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Building School Community Through Physical Activity
Physical activity provides an opportunity to build character, use teamwork, and foster a sense of belonging in schools.2.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.SEL Skill Development During Recess and PE
Focus, emotion regulation, and goal setting are social and emotional learning skills that teachers can address during recess and PE.2.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.SEL Possibilities in Physical Education
Physical education teaches relationship-building and self-management skills, making it a natural for social and emotional learning.841Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Make PE More Inclusive
When gym class is a place where all students feel welcome, phys ed has the power to help kids develop lifelong habits of well-being.Setting Up an SEL Program in Physical Education Classes
Social and emotional learning skills like teamwork and community can be integrated into PE classes in ways that are highly engaging for students.690Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Benefits of a Written Curriculum for Physical Education and School Sports
A curriculum with elements of social and emotional learning helps kids develop good relationships with teammates and perform better.292Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Making PE More Enjoyable for Students With Physical Disabilities
For many of these students, physical education activities can be difficult. Personalized stories that cast them as their favorite hero may motivate them to persevere.785Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Keep Physical Education Fun and Safe for Elementary Students
A few inexpensive items and strict rules about Covid-19 protocols can allow schools to give students proper PE whether they’re in hybrid or remote learning.874Your content has been saved!
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