The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that states report on the percentage of students in each school who meet recommended levels of physical activity, including moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). The ESSA encourages schools to provide opportunities for physical activity throughout the day and to support physical education programs that help students meet these guidelines.
It’s March Madness and you know what that means for PE… It’s time to break out those familiar round orange balls and step onto the court for everyone’s favorite unit, basketball.
Not all kids dislike Physical Education (PE), but some may express negative attitudes towards it for various reasons. Some common reasons that kids may dislike PE include:
Exercise is an essential aspect of maintaining good physical health, yet there are still some individuals who have a dislike or aversion to it. There are several reasons why some people may dislike exercise,
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We met with Heart Zones, Garmin, and Polar… Maybe 7-8 years ago, the Mound Westonka district began looking at heart rate sensors to help their students evaluate and assess activity objectively. We met with Garmin, Polar, and Heart Zones. In the end, due to the cost, ease of use, and the fact that the heart rate…
A Trailblazer you should know: DARRELL SALMI At a glance: High school PE teacher (25+ years) and assistant football coach at Stillwater Public Schools in Stillwater, MN. Butch Nash Outstanding Assistant Coach Award – 2019 Awarded Minnesota State Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2018 St. Croix Education Association Distinguished Teacher – 2017 TIES Technology…
Imagine a new direction in physical education… Imagine having individual exercise data that was immediately sent to student records, the student, and the parents, each day from physical education classes. Today, the evolution of heart rate technology has revolutionized physical education and sports by allowing for more precise measurements and accurate evaluations. Our profession, and…
When triathlete, ultra-marathoner, and best-selling author Sal Edwards wanted to reshore assembly and packaging services for their latest business endeavor, s/he immediately thought of PRIDE Industries. Heart Zones, founded by Edwards in 1994, is a pioneer in the field of science-based heart rate training programs and devices. Among these devices is the Blink Armband,…