SHAPE America

JULY 29, 2025

As the wellness manager for my school district, one of my job responsibilities includes implementing the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) in our schools — essentially, making the school day more active. Like most health and physical educators, I know that physical activity is integral to student success. It supports students’ academic achievement, mental health and overall well-being.

Physical Activity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 31, 2025

Adapted Physical Education Blog, Welcome Back Edition, July 2025 (reposted from July 2023 and updated) Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! Hard to believe that a short 6 or 8 weeks ago, we were counting down to the END of the school year, and now here we are getting ready for another round of “meet the teacher” night! I don’t know about you but summer always provides me with just a taste of what my retirement schedule might look like, and I’m diggin’ it!

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JULY 24, 2025

In many parts of the country, the summer break is nearly over. If you’re an educator, hopefully you’ve taken time to refuel yourself for the 2025–2026 school year! Teaching physical education is uniquely rewarding — and uniquely exhausting. Unlike classroom teachers who may get pockets of planning time throughout the day, our time with students is almost entirely active.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 20, 2025

This was the first sunset from our family vacation in Corolla, North Carolina. We just returned from a much-needed week off. After time away with my family this summer, trading alarms and schedules for slow breakfasts and lots of laughter, I felt space open up in my mind that I didn’t even realize had been closed off. We had unscripted days and memory making moments that made me notice little things I had been missing: the sound of my adult kids joking with each other, how good a simple meal c

Schooling

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.

PE

Rennie Center

JULY 17, 2025

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Conditioning

Drowning in the Shallow

JULY 27, 2025

What are Student-Designed Games? Student-Designed Games (SDG) is a teaching approach in PE where pupils are actively engaged in creating, organising, playing, and refining their own games within boundaries set by the teacher (André & Hastie, 2018).

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Rennie Center

JULY 23, 2025

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Health

FACTS Management

JULY 29, 2025

Discover how analytics and data governance can offer intelligence about your school’s health, performance trends, and areas for improvement.

Government

S&S

JULY 15, 2025

When it comes to student achievement, there are several fundamental factors, and one that is often overlooked is showing up to class. Regular attendance and punctuality form the foundation for academic success, positive relationships, and lifelong habits. Yet many schools across … Read More The post Attendance Matters – Using PBIS to Create a Culture of Showing Up appeared first on S&S Blog.

Academics

SHAPE America

JULY 31, 2025

If someone asked you what a positive and inclusive PE culture looked like, what would be your answer? As a middle school physical education teacher, my goal is for all students to have a place where they feel valued, supported and motivated to participate. If you walked into my gym, I would want you to see students of all backgrounds and ability levels working side by side — encouraging one another, building skills and facing challenges as a team.

PE

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.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 27, 2025

Read another powerful message from the OpEd Nurses, Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills, that was just published in USA Today. It delivers a stark warning: more than 13 million American children are going hungry, and recent political decisions are making the crisis worse. In a nation defined by abundance, it is unconscionable that nearly one in five children faces daily hunger.

Schooling

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

A walking for fitness class is a fun, accessible way to get students moving. It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. In this article, we’ll explore how a walking for fitness class can benefit students of all backgrounds and abilities. In addition, we’ll look at key health benefits, how to structure the class, and share sample lesson ideas and workouts that keep things engaging.

Fitness

FACTS Management

JULY 30, 2025

Find out what excellent customer service looks like in K–12 ed-tech and how to tell if you're getting the support you need.

Schooling

PE Scholar

JULY 15, 2025

Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR): a holistic approach to PE that focuses on the personal and social growth of students.

Teaching

S&S

JULY 14, 2025

When we think about physical education, we often picture students running laps, playing games, or mastering a new sport. But beyond movement and fitness, PE offers something just as powerful: the chance to teach essential life skills that shape how … Read More The post From Gym to Classroom – Using PE to Teach Life Skills That Support Student Success appeared first on S&S Blog.

Gyms

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 30, 2025

Reuters Exclusive: Trump administration slashed federal funding for gun violence prevention Another headline, another gut punch to those of us on the frontlines of community health and school safety: the news that the Trump administration slashed federal funding for gun violence prevention. More than half of all federal funding—$158 million in grants—gone, wiping out vital community violence intervention (CVI) programs in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Baltimore.

Government

PLT4M

JULY 16, 2025

Cooperative games for elementary PE are more than just playful group activities—they foster teamwork, communication, and social-emotional growth among young students. These games help children build trust, solve problems together, and develop a sense of belonging in the PE setting. In this article, we’ll explore how cooperative games align with SHAPE standards, highlight a variety of engaging physical activity game options with descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4M’s K-5 curr

Elementary

FACTS Management

JULY 14, 2025

Streamline government reporting with FACTS School Management. Our all-in-one platform helps Australian schools simplify compliance for census, NAPLAN, NCCD, attendance, and state-specific reports—saving time and improving accuracy every step of the way.

Government

Better Coaching

JULY 25, 2025

Confidence affects how an athlete performs, how they recover from mistakes, how they respond to challenges, and how they view themselves off the field. It’s the quiet engine that fuels resilience, growth, leadership, and success—not just in sports, but in school, careers, and relationships.

Coaching

Gopher Sport

JULY 16, 2025

At Gopher Sport, our mission is simple! We help PE teachers and coaches make a difference by providing the best equipment to encourage healthy, active lifestyles. But don’t just take our word for it, hear directly from PE teachers across the country about why Gopher is their first choice. Equipment Built to Last Gopher Sport is known for durability, quality, and reliability.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 25, 2025

Photo credit: Diane Copas I had the unique and deeply moving experience of touring the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library with dear school nurse colleagues/friends. We were in Austin for the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) annual conference. What we found wasn’t just a museum—it was a powerful call to action. LBJ believed that government could be a force for good.

Government

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

A strong PE curriculum builds healthy habits that last a lifetime. But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Quality physical education programs adapt and change with their students. Finding a curriculum that fits diverse age ranges, interests, and needs—all in one place—can seem challenging!

Motor Skills

PE Scholar

JULY 25, 2025

Kate Thornton-Bousfield, CEO of the Association for Physical Education discussesher vision for shaping the subject’s future in the UK.

Physical Education

FACTS Management

JULY 23, 2025

Your SIS brings together everyone at your school. Learn why you should invest in an SIS-led infrastructure to keep things running smoothly.

Schooling

S&S

JULY 13, 2025

At S&S Worldwide, we believe that behind every amazing summer camp experience is a team of passionate, dedicated people working hard to make it all happen. That’s why we’re especially honored to shine a light on one of our most … Read More The post Bringing the Magic of Summer Camp to Life – A Success Story with Right At School appeared first on S&S Blog.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 21, 2025

School nurses are used to being on the front lines fielding questions about vaccines, calming fears, and making sure families get the facts, not the Facebook comments. But this week, the misinformation we usually handle in our schools showed up as blatant disinformation in the U.S. Senate—and it was louder and more dangerous than ever. A Platform for Disinformation, Not Science At a Senate hearing called “Voices of the Vaccine Injured” , Senator Ron Johnson handed the microphone to anti-vaccine

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

An engaging and dynamic health class in high school can be a game-changer for students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It’s more than just textbook learning—it’s a chance to build lifelong skills. This article explores five keys to fostering a successful and impactful health class in high school. >>> Get Our FREE E-Book: The Essentials to Health Education The Importance of Health Class in High School High school health class is often the final opportunity to prepare st

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Athletic Director U

JULY 13, 2025

What does a functioning front office look like in the revenue share era of college sports? Most athletic departments are about to find out whether they’re ready or not. AthleticDirectorU brings together The Athlete Group's Jake Rosenberg and St. Bonaventure GM Adrian Wojnarowski to unpack what it actually takes to professionalize a college athletic department.

Sports

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

JULY 28, 2025

“Do you need a minute?” I asked my daughter. I saw she was upset and on the verge of tears. She struggled to articulate her problem and the emotions it evoked. “Yes.” Her shoulders relaxed, and the tears flowed. I put my arm around her and waited quietly. I knew from experience that sitting with her while she cried would help her work through her emotions and communicate more effectively.

Wellness

Stanford Childrens

JULY 30, 2025

Like many parents, Angela has a full schedule between work, keeping up with both her children’s schoolwork, and other family responsibilities. But she always tried to make sure her 12-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter received all their childhood and seasonal vaccines. This all happened according to schedule, except for one year when she was late in getting the flu vaccine.

Conditioning

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 31, 2025

This Is a Health Emergency—Not Just a Policy Debate As school nurses, we see what happens when a child can’t catch their breath—and we’re not speaking in metaphors. We witness the panic in a student’s eyes during an asthma attack. We hear the wheezing that interrupts play, learning, and laughter. We talk with families who are unsure how to manage multiple inhalers that have been prescribed, but not necessarily explained.

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

A high-quality health curriculum is more than a requirement—it’s a powerful tool that equips students with lifelong wellness skills. As student needs evolve, so should the way we teach health. Schools today are looking for resources that are current, relevant, and skills-based. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels.

Health

PE Scholar

JULY 16, 2025

By Sarah Herbert To be displayed in the hall and outside, ideally where pupils line up to return to class.

Assessment

Changing the Game Project

JULY 24, 2025

Nine years ago, on Fathers Day 2016 I published a blog post called “ Life Lessons from my Old School Sports Dad. ” It is one of my most requested articles, and I love to reshare it every Fathers Day because the lessons have become even more important as my own children have grown up. This year, I sent my dad a Fathers Day card, thanking him for all those lessons he taught me, but given a busy life and a slow US Postal Service, sadly it did not arrive on time, for two days after Fathers Day, my d

Coaching

Complete Performance

JULY 22, 2025

This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m sharing one of my favorite topics: the “camp magic” that gives athletes those powerful bursts of confidence, and what you can do when that confidence disappears back at the gym. Whether it’s a breakthrough skill at camp or… The post Why Kids Get Camp Superpowers and How to Keep Them appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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