Adding the Physical to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Adding the Physical to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) PEL, Physical and Emotional Learning A New Construct for Physical Education Sal Edwards, Heart Zones CEO and Founder Social and emotional learning, or SEL, is a concept that provides valuable ways to learn cooperative and interdependent relationships with others. PEL, physical and emotional learning is an…

A Student’s Physical Education Class Experience

How Could a Negative Experience Impact Their Lifestyle? Simply put, if you enjoy doing something, chances are that you’ll do it again. That’s why it’s so important to create a positive PE class experience for your students. As physical educators, it’s our job to inspire youth to pursue healthy, active lifestyles—and that starts in our…

The Importance of Physical Education In Schools

Our communities, schools, students, and teachers are facing unprecedented challenges including social distancing, sanitization protocols, shifting instructional formats (i.e., hybrid models, virtual programming) and fiscal responsibilities. As the COVID crisis continues, Heart Zones remains dedicated to stressing the importance of physical education. Two clear results of the current constraints in education are the spike in…

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Physical Educators Get Tech Savvy – The Smart PE Movement

Wearable fitness technology offers solutions to educators and motivates students. SACRAMENTO, CA March 15 2016 – Physical education and health teachers are faced with a challenge to engage digitally savvy elementary, middle and high school kids in a 19th century classroom environment that hasn’t changed for 40 years. The Healthy People Initiative 2010 tasked these…