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Abstract

The preschool years are essential for developing physically active lifestyles and social-emotional well-being. This article introduces the PASS (Physical Activity and Social Skills) physical education program, which identifies specific ways to develop fundamental motor skills, provide physical activity opportunities, and promote social-emotional learning among preschoolers. The program aims to meet the guidelines of SHAPE America’s Active Start (2020) and Head Start’s Program (i.e., perceptual, motor, and physical development and social and emotional development). Teachers must be intentional with the content they prioritize in their curriculum, and the PASS Program activities can be readily used to provide children with quality and meaningful learning opportunities.

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Meghan Phillips

Meghan Phillips is an owner of Kidematics LLC and Young Hearts LLC, Morgantown, WV.

Emi Tsuda

Emi Tsuda ([email protected]) is an assistant professor in College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.

James Wyant

James Wyant is an assistant professor in the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.

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