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How PE Looks in Boulder Schools
How PE Looks in Boulder Schools Home News At Boulder’s Fairview High School, gym class feels a lot like a trip to the rec center. On a Wednesday morning last fall as PE class began, some students snapped up colorful pinnies so they could join the indoor …
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Does a Free Pass Open Doors for Fit Kids?
Does a Free Pass Open Doors for Fit Kids? Home News One of the biggest recent innovations in Colorado health and fitness is the brainchild of a 12-year-old girl. In 2011, Maggie Trout approached Denver Councilman Chris Nevitt and pitched the idea of …
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Jeffco Schools and the Gamification of PE
Jeffco Schools and the Gamification of PE Jeffco schools are among the leaders in using tech to give PE more torque. Does high-tech movement work? Home News Conifer High School physical education instructor Jeanie Boymel told the kids in her morning PE …
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Making Physical Fit
Making Physical Fit Colorado is far behind other states in how kids move at school, making the obesity fight that much harder. Home News This is how physical education gets done in Colorado, but only if you're very motivated. Find a dingy old storage …