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.

Though the positive link between exercise and learning is clear, PE can instill a feeling of dread in many students. If movement is essential to learning, how can we shake off the negative reputation of gym class and encourage kids to take full advantage of the brain benefits that come with physical activity? Explore four ways to reimagine PE and get kids moving and engaged—from giving more choice in kinds of activities to offering non-competitive and competitive options.

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