Nurturing Inner Strength: Teaching Self-Compassion in Physical Education

By Nirja Shah

According to SHAPE America, the integration of self-compassion in high school physical education has the potential to enhance students’ physical, mental and emotional well-being. This article from the October issue of JOPERD aims to provide physical education teachers with strategies and examples for incorporating self-compassion into their curricula. The six-lesson unit aligns with the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. Read more here!