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The Relentless School Nurse: #NursesVote – Let’s Get Out There!

Relentless School Nurse

A final message for Election Day 2024 from one of my fav guest bloggers, Judy Doran. Judy, Maine’s 2023 School Nurse of the Year, is here to share her heartfelt message about the importance of voting. With decades of nursing including 16 years of school nursing, she has a knack for connecting with her community. Judy knows firsthand how crucial this day is for all of us.

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From Premature Twins to Water Polo Pros

Stanford Childrens

During National Prematurity Awareness Month, we’re sharing a story that proves that babies can have a bright future even if they are born too soon Parents who suddenly find themselves with a premature baby —or babies—are often overwhelmed and terrified by the fact that babies born preterm are at risk for more health problems at birth and later in life.

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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. The goal of the club was to educate students on the importance of physical activity and provide them with resources that would empower them to take ownership of their health and physical activity habits.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Run, Hide, Fight – Growing Up Under the Gun

Relentless School Nurse

The documentary “Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun,” produced by PBS News Student Reporting Labs , explores the profound impact of gun violence on young people and their communities. Featuring stories from 14 student journalists across five U.S. cities—Philadelphia, Oakland, Washington D.C., Nashville, and East Lansing, Michigan—the 30-minute documentary highlights the alarming reality that gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children and teens, according

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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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Visualising Social Justice Terminology in PE: Clarifications and Insights

PE Scholar

Written by Shrehan Lynch and Lee Sullivan Understanding and addressing social justice in Physical Education (PE) is essential for creating an inclusive

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Kinesthetic Learning for Children: Boosting Math and Social Skills

Fit and Fun Play

Discover how kinesthetic learning can revolutionize the way children grasp mathematical concepts and develop essential social skills. Move and learn!

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The Relentless School Nurse: PACEs Connection is BACK!

Relentless School Nurse

The journey to revive PACEs Connection has been both challenging and inspiring. Earlier this year, the platform, which serves as a vital resource for communities to connect and raise awareness about adverse and positive childhood experiences, went dormant due to funding challenges. For long-time staff members Carey Sipp and Dana Brown, letting the platform fade away was not an option.

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Gourd Vibes Only: Patients and Staff Enjoy Terror-ific Halloween Fun at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

Stanford Childrens

Doctors, nurses, therapists, hospital staff and volunteers at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford all went the extra mile to give patients the ‘BOOst’ they need to feel better this Halloween. Young patients and hospital staff who were dressed as superheroes, forest creatures, Minions, and Super Mario took to the hospital’s annual Trick-or-Treat Trail.

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An Introduction to Meaningful physical education

PE Scholar

Meaningful PE has become a great framework for practitioners and leaders of our subject to use to consider whether their offer is meeting the needs of all

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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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Spooky Fun and Fitness: Why Halloween Games Are a Treat for PE Lessons

Physical Education Ideas

Halloween is a time for spooks, screams, and lots of candy. But it doesn’t just have to be about sugary treats! If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” to your lessons, incorporating Halloween-themed games is the perfect way to bring some ghoulish excitement while keeping students active and engaged. Forget the trick—this is all about the treat of combining fitness with fun, and trust me, your students will love it!

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How wearable technology is transforming fitness and boosting longevity

My Zone

Wearable technology has become a part of everyday life. A consumer study conducted by Parks Associates reveals almost 50% of US internet households now own and actively use wearable devices.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurse Trends – Tales from the Frontlines

Relentless School Nurse

Tales from the Frontlines , hosted by Dr. Candace Pierce of Elite Learning , is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the vital work of healthcare professionals on the frontlines. The podcast also serves as a continuing education opportunity to earn contact hours. In this special two-part series, School Nurse Trends: Tales from the Frontlines , I was invited to contribute my perspective on the evolving role of school nurses and our essential contributions to student health and well-being.

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2024 Arizona Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Award

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Mark has been in the field of education since 1976. Mark’s journey in education brought him to Arizona in 1982 where he began teaching adapted physical education at the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. While at ASDB, he helped to organize and develop the first ever Adapted Sports Program for sensory impaired, multi-disabled students. The program included opportunities in adapted sport organizations such as the Special Olympics, Disabled Sports USA and USABA.

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Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Do Now Activity (DNA)

PE Scholar

Applying effective teaching techniques to Physical Education (PE) This series of PE pedagogy techniques follows our previous series on key PEdagogical

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Jumping for Joy – Louise Brownsey’s Adventures in Trampoline and Disney

Complete Performance

Hey guys! On today’s PerformHappy podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Louise Brownsey, an elite trampolinist from Great Britain. She’s done some truly incredible things, from competing in World Championships to performing at Disneyland Paris. In this episode, we dive… The post Jumping for Joy – Louise Brownsey’s Adventures in Trampoline and Disney appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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BASKET BUDDIES Points Challenge

Keeping Kids in Motion

Over the last several years, I’ve become obsessed with using laundry baskets in my program. Not only are they useful storage for equipment but also for using as targets or goals for games. Click LAUNDRY BASKET GAMES to access my Youtube channel playlist.

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The Relentless School Nurse: – Red Ribbon Week is Here!

Relentless School Nurse

Red Ribbon Week, observed annually from October 23-31, is a powerful reminder of the importance of a drug-free life. As school nurses, we play a vital role in supporting our students and families, encouraging healthy choices, and preventing substance abuse. The Significance of Red Ribbon Week Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 to honor DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who drug traffickers tragically killed.

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2024 Arizona Convention Schedule at a glance

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Here is the schedule at a glance for the Arizona State Convention. The Convention Schedule is being finalized and will be ready to send out to all of you soon! We can’t wait to see you there! Please visit www.azhpe.org/state to view all 2024 Arizona State Convention information and to register.

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The Evolution of Primary Physical Education: A Journey of Growth and Recognition

PE Scholar

Primary PE Resource Directory by Dr Vicky Randall If I were writing this blog before 2010, the resources and texts I could share on Primary Physical

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Teen Overcomes Injury to Compete in MLB Pitch Hit & Run at World Series

Stanford Childrens

A Bay Area teen takes the national stage at the MLB-sponsored Pitch Hit & Run youth event. Kendall Hom of at the San Francisco Pitch Hit & Run competition at Oracle Park Meet Kendall Hom, a remarkable 13-year-old returning to the World Series stage for the second year in a row. Competing in the Pitch Hit & Run event, the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball (MLB), Kendall rose through the ranks from over 46,000 young athletes to secure her spot among the best.

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The Art of Effective Coach Communication

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Webinar replay, we host Psychologist and Motivational Interviewing Pioneer, Prof. Stephen Rollnick. Stephen is a world leader in psychology and recently co-authored the book, Coaching Athletes to be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sport. Alongside him is UEFA Pro Licensed Coach and Assistant Coach at Crawley Town, Edu Rubio.

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2024 Arizona Future Professional of the Year

Arizona Health and Physical Education

We’re thrilled to announce that Ashley Hicks is our Future Professional Award winner! Ashley is just beginning her teaching career at Westar Elementary. Her supervising teacher stated that Ashley has a natural ability to create engaging activities that meet her students’ needs while helping them achieve mastery. She has a passion for inspiring young minds to embrace movement and creates a fun and engaging learning environment where every child feels motivated to be active.

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PE Insights Episode 37 Aaminah Hussain – Challenging Stereotypes and Unconscious Bias

PE Scholar

Introduction In Episode 37 of the PE Insights podcast, Nathan Walker's guest, Aaminah Hussain, Head of Physical Education in Sheffield, shares her

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Hormones: The Alchemists of Skin and Hair Health

Designs for Health

The role of hormones in skin and hair health When thinking about radiant skin and hair, often the first associations that come to mind have to do with topical applications, such as moisturizers, sunscreens, shampoos, and conditioners. However, healthy hormonal balance can also play an important role in achieving a healthy glow from the inside out — including supporting the physiology of clear, radiant skin and strong, luxurious hair.

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Raising Happy Athletes – The Parent’s Playbook with Asia Mape

Complete Performance

On today’s PerformHappy podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of sport parenting with a truly special guest, Asia Mape. Asia is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and sports TV producer who has worked for all the major sports networks, covering some of the biggest… The post Raising Happy Athletes – The Parent’s Playbook with Asia Mape appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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5 Ideas for Quality Family Time

RC Families

Quality family time is important for families to be healthy and happy. I think that most parents get this. We KNOW that quality family time is important for the kids, but when it comes down to actually following through on that idea, parents may struggle with specifics. What exactly is QUALITY time? What activities does.

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We want your shoes!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

We want your shoes! No seriously, we do! At the convention, please bring your gently used shoes that you are planning to get rid of and donate them to us! We have teamed up with Sneakers4Good to help minimize shoes in our landfill and into the feet that need them! Clean out those closets, find those shoes you haven’t worn in years, and bring them to the convention on November 6th!

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PE Insights Episode 38 Dr Will Platz – The affective domain and curriculum design

PE Scholar

Introduction In this episode of PE Insights, Nathan Walker chats with guest Dr Will Platz. Will is head of Early Years and Lower School (DUCKS) PE.

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Five myths about PE and sport you might need to deal with

The Everlearner

This post is written for PE teachers or those teaching or coaching young people in an educational setting. Within the post, I want to present five myths to you and then write what I would typically say or discuss with a student in response to their use of the myth or even, delicately, in response to these myths being displayed by other colleagues or parents of the students.

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Magnesium L-Threonate: Champion of Cognitive Health

Designs for Health

Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body which is naturally present in many foods, such as nuts and seeds, leafy greens, whole grains, and legumes. It is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body that support protein synthesis, muscle health and function, cellular energy generation, bone health, blood glucose regulation, cardiovascular health, and brain function and cognitive health.

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Teach Your Children These 4 Boundaries

RC Families

Contrary to what your kids may think, boundaries are a good thing. They are not meant to suffocate your child or even to have total control; but rather to help them learn self-control and how to eventually set up their own boundaries. It’s hard for some parents to set rules or boundaries. Of course, when.

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State Convention Swag Shop Now Open!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Get incredible discounts on Health and Physical Education Swag. Order online now and pick-up at the state convention, or visit the Swag Shop at the State Convention in Mesa on November 6th and 7th. Please click on the link below.