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Distance Runner Charging Forward After Crawling Across Finish Line

Stanford Childrens

Medha’s Stanford care team has helped her bounce back stronger after multiple injuries The gun goes off. Distance runner Medha Gowda is on the line, ready to win and considered the top contender for California’s North Coast Section Championship. She takes one step and falls. “I felt a pain from my Achilles to my calf, and I face-planted. Adrenaline got me back up, and I led the first two miles,” she says.

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Your last week of GCSE PE revision in 5 simple steps

The Everlearner

Editor's note: This post was originally released in May 2023 and has been updated to make it relevant for students preparing for Paper 1 exams in 2024. Dear PE student, Firstly, thank you for visiting this page. I expect your teacher has suggested you read it or, perhaps, you have found it in a scramble to prepare yourself for your GCSE PE Paper 1 exam.

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The Relentless School Nurse: I’m a School Nurse, of course I…”

Relentless School Nurse

Lynne Signore BSN, RN, NCSN, is a Maine high school nurse who created this clever TikTok “Of Course” video to share lighthearted stereotypes and common misperceptions of school nursing. The trend follows a simple formula: “I’m a , of course, I _.” Lynne’s final line, says it all! Happy Nurses Week 2024, friends! I’m a School Nurse from Lynne Signore on Vimeo.

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Models-based Practice

Drowning in the Shallow

I’m unconvinced that there is one best way to organise and teach physical education. Supporting children to value and find a place for movement in their lives is a complex and dynamic task.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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OPEN National Field Day

Open Phys Ed

In celebration of the Summer Olympic Games, we created 10 stations you can use for an Olympic themed Field Day. Each station highlights a sport included in the Summer Olympic Games and includes an activity plan and a station card. In addition, we included a passport that you can use to help classes rotate through the stations with some fun facts about each sport and country that is included for that station.

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Tween Misses Old Heart but Grateful for New One After Transplant

Stanford Childrens

A multispecialty Stanford heart team takes heroic measures to ensure a good outcome for a complex heart transplant Last fall, Zoë Roesler started feeling faint, dizzy, and sweaty during school golf tournaments. She and her family knew she had a heart issue, but up until then it was controlled and didn’t cause her problems. “We came in for a routine checkup and were told her heart function was declining rapidly.

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Gymnastics Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Gymnastics lesson plans offer an introduction to the basic components of gymnastics skills. Students can practice and develop body control, balance, mobility, strength, and more through the fun and exciting sport of gymnastics. We break down the what, why, and how of introducing gymnastics lesson plans to students. Gymnastic Lesson Plans Don’t Need To Be Complicated!

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Project ACES – A Program to Help Motivate Students to Get Active

S&S

Submitted by Len Saunders, founder of Project ACES Looking to join the world’s largest exercise class? Look no further, as Project ACES is coming up in a few weeks. Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) is a program of the … Read More The post Project ACES – A Program to Help Motivate Students to Get Active appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Mr. Suarez's Physical Education - Untitled Article

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

SHOT PUT 101 Use these 3 key tips.

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Saying Goodbye to My #1 Fan

Changing the Game Project

On April 19, 2024, I said goodbye to my #1 fan. I said goodbye to the person who always told me “I love watching you play.” To the person who believed in me no matter what, and always encouraged me to dream big, and to jump off the cliff and grow my wings on the way down. On April 19, my beautiful mom Kathleen O’Sullivan, known by all of us as Granny O, passed away.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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2024 Update: All About the FDA-Approved Birth Control Pill

Teen Health Mississippi

Opill is now available at stores across the country and doesn’t require a doctor’s prescription! Ever since the birth control pill first came onto the market in the 1970s, women and girls have had to get a prescription from their doctor. For those in under-resourced and underfunded communities, this can present a challenge. Women in those areas are less likely to have access to effective birth control methods than those in other communities, and Mississippi has the highest rate of te

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Rookie of the Year

Arizona Health and Physical Education

A rookie is a person new to our profession. In contrast with a veteran who has experience and expertise, a rookie is usually inexperienced and prone to making mistakes, however, if you know of a Rookie Health and Physical Education Teacher that has proven exceptional skills, please consider nominating them. The process is easy! Once you nominate someone, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and how we will help.

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Early Diagnosis Is Key for Children With Autism

Stanford Childrens

Olivia Tang was just 2 years old when she was diagnosed with autism. With the support of a Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician, she has blossomed into a thriving preschooler. Her mother, Helen Feng, shares their journey. The Tang family had noticed that Olivia was not talking much by the time she turned 2. Olivia’s diagnosis came during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was challenging to find services.

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PE Insights Episode 13: Liz Durden-Myers – Physical literacy and the ‘combination lock’

PE Scholar

Introduction In this enlightening conversation, Dr Liz Durden-Myers, CEO of PE Scholar and passionate advocate for physical literacy, we explore the

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Five opinions on PE in five paragraphs

The Everlearner

Good day, PE and Sport teachers. For this week's blog post, I would like to take five commonly discussed topics amongst PE teachers and give my opinion on them.

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Setting Kids Up for Collegiate Success with Gymnastics Coach Karen Medellin

Complete Performance

Welcome to another episode of the PerformHappy Podcast! Today, I’m excited to share a conversation I had with Gymnastic Coach and Owner of 360 Elite Gymnastics, Karen Medellin. We dive into how to balance the pursuit of athletic achievement with personal happiness, especially when aiming… The post Setting Kids Up for Collegiate Success with Gymnastics Coach Karen Medellin appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Teacher Attitudes toward Curriculum in Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

You are being invited to participate in a research study titled Teacher Attitudes toward Curriculum in Physical Education. This study is being done by Steve Palmer from Northern Arizona University. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether an online version of a survey that uses a “forced choice” answer format effectively captures teacher attitudes toward four physical education curricular approaches: physical activity & fitness, motor skill, social development, and individu

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Q&A: Answering the ‘Why’ Behind Liver Transplant Inequity

Stanford Childrens

Pediatric liver transplant candidates are a very vulnerable population. Despite the increasing numbers of pediatric liver transplants over the last several years, there are still children who die every year waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Unfortunately, Black and Hispanic children who are awaiting liver transplantation may face disparities during the pediatric transplant process.

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Newly Promoted Bournemouth Bears Win Their First National Baseball League Game

The Sporting

Bournemouth Bears Win Their First National Baseball League Game: All the Latest Sunday 5 May 2024: Newly promoted Bournemouth Bears won their first-ever National Baseball League game in a split series against BC Vetra at Saltford Sports Club. Bournemouth Bears recorded their first victory in the NBL following their AAA championship performance in 2023 After losing the first game of the series, the Bears scored an amazing seven runs in three innings to blow away the Saltford-based club in an even

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Unpacking the physical literacy concept for K-12 physical education: What should we expect the learner to master?

PE Scholar

The concept of physical literacy and highlights the foundational work in this area, particularly that of Margaret Whitehead.

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A word of wisdom for revising PE and Sport students

The Everlearner

Dear PE/Sport student, I am writing this post to you and I am assuming that, at some point in the coming weeks, you will be sitting down to complete a PE or Sport exam for your GCSE, A-level, BTEC, Cambridge National or NCFE course. If this is the case, I want to draw your attention to one unifying theme of PE exams that can help all of you.

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2024 Teachers Institute and Leading Change

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Registration is selling fast! You won’t want to miss out on this exciting event for Arizona educators and leaders hosted by the Academic Standards team – created by teachers, for teachers. ESSER Funds may be used for Conference Registration. Remember: If you don’t use it you lose it! CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LINK Registration includes access to: – Over 100 Sessions – Keynote Speakers and Keynote Sessions – Over 60 Exhibitors – Access to WiFi –

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Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Draws Attention to Sustainability Through Recycled Art

Stanford Childrens

Integrating sustainable artwork in a hospital setting can have numerous benefits, from enhancing environment’s aesthetics to promoting well-being among patients, staff, and visitors. There are over 4,000 whimsical art pieces at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford , which is the center of the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health network. Among the vast collection of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, 2% of the artwork are made from recycled materials.

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Creative actions in team sports

Learning Through Sport

I recall the interview with Ernie Merrick after the game where Riley McGree used the scorpion kick to get the goal, and he said the Riley had been practicing that kick at training for weeks. This reminded me of an interview I once heard with Peter Daikos, decribed often as a 'freakish' Collingwood AFL goal kicking star of the 1980s and early 1990s, where he discussed that his talent came from hard work, preparation and practice - his 'freakishness' was a practiced ability.

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Coaching From Your Heart with Olympic Coach Baz Collie

Complete Performance

In the latest episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I had the privilege of delving into the coaching philosophy of Baz Collie, the esteemed senior coach of the British men’s gymnastics national team. Collie’s approach, rooted in genuine connection and unwavering belief. Collie’s coaching ethos has… The post Coaching From Your Heart with Olympic Coach Baz Collie appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Castore and Burnley FC Announce Multi-Year Partnership

The Sporting

Castore x Burnley FC: A Multi-Year Partnership British sportswear brand Castore teams up with Burnley FC to support the club in its strive for excellence - all the latest on The Sporting Blog! Castore and Burnley FC’s partnership marks a joint effort to help the club achieve its full potential Burnley Football Club and Castore have announced their official partnership ahead of the 2024-2025 season.

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Break the Stigma

Arizona Health and Physical Education

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It is time to launch your Mental Health Awareness Projects at your school. Utilize the Beyond Lesson 3 Kit to help plan and promote your project throughout May. Submit your projects to our Legacy Banner Submission Form to win a free banner for your school.

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Motivational processes in physical education and objectively measured physical activity among adolescents

PE Scholar

Physical education teachers predicts objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of adolescents.

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What Parenting Probems Do You Face Right Now?

RC Families

What parenting problems are you facing right now? And what are you doing to fix those problems? According to VeryWellFamily.com, one of the top common parenting mistakes is neglecting to fix problems. Many parents instead ignore issues, delay responding to issues, or minimize issues. Sometimes parents think that a problem is not fixable and that.

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Kangaroo Care for Premature Babies in the NICU

Stanford Childrens

Innovative i-Rainbow guide helps parents and caregivers know when the time is right for vital skin-to-skin care Kangaroo Care Awareness Day is May 15, so it’s a great time to celebrate the positive health benefits that kangaroo care has for newborns. Several studies show that kangaroo care —skin-to-skin time between a baby and a parent—lowers the risk of newborn health problems, promotes breastfeeding, and helps establish a bond between parents and babies.

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The 5 Best Drivers for Beginners or High Handicappers

The Sporting

The Best Golf Drivers For Beginners or High Handicappers There are few greater joys in life than getting a brand-new driver - second only to using that driver for the very first time on the golf course. Sports writer Tyler Philips takes a look at the 5 best drivers for beginners - which one will you choose? Tiger Woods’ famous swing - everyone’s got to start somewhere!

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Teacher Appreciation Week deals 2024

Arizona Health and Physical Education

18 Degrees : Teachers with a valid ID can get 20% off their check from May 6-10. Four Peaks : Teachers can get $3 pints at the Four Peaks Pub in Tempe every Tuesday from May 6 through July 30. They must present a valid ID to obtain the deal. Golden Corral : Get 20% off one adult buffet purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week with identification or proof of employment at participating locations.

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The expectancy-value theory: A meta-analysis of its application in physical education

PE Scholar

This meta-analysis review aimed to reveal the determinants and functions of EVT by evaluating the evidence in physical education research.

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How Do You Respond When Parenting Throws You a Curve Ball?

RC Families

Do you have a game plan for handling the unexpected with your kids? For facing an unexpected curve ball that your children can sometimes throw at you? No matter how much you’d like to, there are things in life that you simply cannot control. Whether it’s kids who get sick, don’t make the cut on.

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Helping Your Child Cope With Anxiety and Depression

Stanford Childrens

Watching your child struggle with anxiety or depression is one of the hardest things a parent can experience. Fellow parent and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician Nivedita More, MD , of Bayside Medical Group – Fremont , offers ways to support your kids when they are dealing with mental health concerns. Mental health struggles are common in children Mental health disorders in children are very common, and according to the National Institutes of Health, the number is increasing.

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