Research shows that girls’ confidence in physical activities often declines as they enter adolescence. Health and physical educators can empower girls in physical education classes.| SHAPE America Blog
In college, I was a dual major focusing on athletic training and physical education. Teaching PE was my back-up plan. That all changed during my preservice program, which included one adapted PE class. After a day of instruction — and a student with special needs who never left my side — I recognized that teaching was my calling. I developed a soft spot for students who needed a little extra support that would stay with me throughout my 23 years as an educator. Addressing Diverse Learning...| SHAPE America Blog
Physical education teachers need to have equipment ready to address the needs of ALL our students, which includes adapted PE tools. That’s the idea behind the “Adapted PE Bucket.”| SHAPE America Blog
