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PE is not Sport

Drowning in the Shallow

“PE is not Sport.” A proclamation that I’ve written on social media and announced to others as a means of educating their ignorance. Those who often talk about the subject, but do not teach it, tend to view sport and physical education as the same.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Secure Storage is a School Safety Issue

Relentless School Nurse

Source: Brady & the Ad Council Secure firearm storage is undeniably a critical school safety issue. As school nurses, we have a unique perspective on the health and safety of our students, and advocating for secure gun storage is an essential part of our role in protecting children. School nurses witness firsthand the devastating impacts of gun violence on students, families, and communities.

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The Relentless School Nurse: What Will School Nursing Look Like in 2050? Here is a Chance to Share Your Vision!

Relentless School Nurse

Croakey Health Media School nurses are invited to participate in a foresight project led by Dr. Terri Hinkley, CEO of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This survey is part of a research project Terri is conducting for a course exploring the future of school nursing in 2050. Foresight projects use a systematic approach to anticipating and preparing for future developments and challenges.

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We Need Quality Physical Education

Active Schools Us

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. Good PE teachers possess the skills to deliver a comprehensive and engaging curriculum and serve as role models, inspiring students to adopt lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living.

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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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FiT Work #13 - Teen Body Image (SY24-25)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

Due Today by the end of the class period. - Read the directions, watch the video, and answer the questions on the Google form. The attached Google slide will guide you through the process. - Don't forget to submit your work.

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MAYHEM – a throwing and catching game with tons of repetitions

Keeping Kids in Motion

Throughout our early throwing and catching unit, we incorporate a number of individual and partner drills and skills with a focus on proper rolling, underhand and overhand throwing, and catching fundamentals. Later we’ll progress to bigger, and more dynamic group games. MAYHEM is game.

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Becoming Unstoppable with OU Alumni Olivia Troutman

Complete Performance

Hey guys! I am so excited about today’s episode of the PerformHappy podcast because I’m sitting down with none other than Olivia Troutman, former University of Oklahoma gymnast, international elite athlete, and a true resilience master. Olivia has achieved so much in her career—she’s a… The post Becoming Unstoppable with OU Alumni Olivia Troutman appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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FiT Work #14 - Breast Cancer Awareness (SY24-25)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT Work #14 - Breast Cancer Awareness (SY24-25) Slide 1 - Title Slide Slide 2 - Read the short paragraph Slide 3 - Website and Video Slide 4 - Link to Google Form - Use the stacked dots above to put the google slideshow in 'Full Screen".

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Who are you talking about? Disability inclusive language in PE, school sport and physical activity

PE Scholar

A reflection on how we support, challenge and celebrate our children with additional needs in PE, school sport and physical activity.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing a Multigenerational Workforce: A School Nursing Perspective

Relentless School Nurse

I’m excited to share a new article, “Embracing a Multigenerational Workforce: A School Nursing Perspective,” published in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN). In this piece, co-authored with dear colleagues Ellen M. McCabe, PhD, PNP-BC, RN, NCSN, FNASN, and Beth Jameson, PhD, RN, CNL, FNASN, we dive into the unique mix of generations working in school nursing today and how this diversity can be both a challenge and an opportunity.

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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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A Touching Reunion: Spontaneous Triplets and Their Lifesaving Stanford Children’s Caregivers

Stanford Childrens

The 39th annual NICU/ICN grad party set the stage for a heartfelt reunion between three premature siblings and their caregivers. “The day we found out we were pregnant was the happiest and craziest day ever! Dad tested positive for COVID … Mom tested positive for something else! Little did we know, there were three of you in there!” In January 2024, Orlando and Abigale Cardona became first-time parents of spontaneous triplets—siblings conceived without fertility treatment.

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Gym member tips to change how you think about habits and consistency

My Zone

For every gym member and fitness convert, what’s been the best way to stay on top of exercise goals? Consistency. But how can we inspire more people to make that first step?

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5 Products to Help Ease the Anxiety of Your Residents With Dementia

S&S

If you have residents with dementia who fidget quite a bit, then try implementing one of these products to help ease your residents’ anxiety. 1. Chewable Necklaces Provide your residents with chewable rainbow pendant necklaces or chewable dog tag pendant … Read More The post 5 Products to Help Ease the Anxiety of Your Residents With Dementia appeared first on S&S Blog.

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SRP Announces Classroom Grants of Up to $5,000 for Educators

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Salt River Project (SRP) invites Arizona teachers to apply for Classroom Grants of up to $5,000 beginning October 1, 2024. The grants are available for teachers looking to incorporate creative ways to keep their students engaged in STEM and social science projects. Every year, the SRP Classroom Grants Program offers two types of grants: STEM Grants provide up to $5,000 for school projects that incorporate innovative teaching strategies in mathematics and science.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Unpacking the Emotional Toll of Caregiving in “How Do You Feel? – One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine”

Relentless School Nurse

Dr. Jessi Gold’s much-anticipated book, How Do You Feel?: One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine is a guide for anyone working in healthcare or navigating the complexities of mental health. Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold opens up in an honest and heartfelt way, sharing not only her own experiences but also the stories of four patients who, while caring for others, are struggling with their mental health.

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Following Their Calling to Help Young Cancer Patients and Beyond

Stanford Childrens

Jessica Brown sits during her peripheral blood stem cell donation. Lindsay Parkinson gets ready for her bone marrow donation procedure. Stem cell donors may be a young cancer or blood disease patient’s only hope of a cure. Two Stanford Medicine Children’s Health nurses answered that call. Jessica Brown and Lindsay Parkinson have a lot in common. They spend their days taking care of young patients as Stanford Children’s clinical nurses in the Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases.

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Questions to improve your app experience with every move

My Zone

You may have noticed that we’ve added two quick questions to the workout upload process in your Myzone app. Don’t worry this won’t affect your data or delay your uploads.

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Crafting with Kids: Top Crafts for Developing Fine Motor Skills

S&S

Crafting with kids is more than just a fun activity – it’s an excellent way to support their development. Engaging in creative projects helps children build essential fine motor skills, which are crucial for tasks like writing, buttoning clothes, and … Read More The post Crafting with Kids: Top Crafts for Developing Fine Motor Skills appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Insight Series: Physical Literacy Enriched Physical Education Part 1

PE Scholar

Many physical educators hold the concept of physical literacy close to their hearts, and are aware of its potential to transform lives.

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The Relentless School Nurse: There Are 7 School Nurses for 8300 Students at 17 Locations in Moses Lake, WA

Relentless School Nurse

In this poignant blog post, Liz Pray, a dedicated school nurse in Washington State, reflects on a recent emergency involving a kindergarten student with epilepsy that underscores the critical importance of adequate nursing staff in schools. The “math is not mathing” in Moses Lake, Washington, where 7 school nurses care for 8300 students in 17 locations.

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From Chemo to 5K: Teen Beats Lymphoma and Runs Full Speed Ahead

Stanford Childrens

Max navigated type 1 diabetes and Burkitt lymphoma with help from his family and Stanford care team This year, 13-year-old Max Cook is looking forward to something many kids take for granted: attending school for an entire year, start to finish, with no interruptions. Between two major health events and the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been five years since Max has gotten to attend a whole year of school.

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The Pivot, Pass, Catch Relay

Keeping Kids in Motion

I introduce the Pivot, Pass, Catch relay as another throwing and catching game with the First Grade. The video below shows a bare-bones version of the game. The same setup can be used in more complicated versions using basketball and soccer skills. I like.

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Seasonal Gratitude Garland Activity for Self-Awareness & Mindfulness

S&S

We’ve come up with a festive twist on our Gratitude Garland Activity Pack. Make it seasonal! Celebrate the seasons in your program this year by encouraging your group to reflect on what they are most grateful for. Your students can … Read More The post Seasonal Gratitude Garland Activity for Self-Awareness & Mindfulness appeared first on S&S Blog.

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We need to talk about PE mark schemes

The Everlearner

Addressing the inadequacies of PE exam mark schemes and proposing improvements for better educational standards in physical education assessments.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Next Time You Need Stamps, Ask for These!

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. As a school nurse, I appreciate the USPS’s decision to honor healthcare workers with the “Thank You, Healthcare Community” Forever stamp , released on October 1st. It’s a meaningful recognition of our dedication, especially given our challenges in recent years. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the USPS is honoring healthcare workers who dedicate our lives to protecting the health, safety, and well-being, ofte

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Parents Express Gratitude in a Heartbeat for the Strength of Stanford’s Pediatric Network

Stanford Childrens

Ellie, 9, doing great after a ventricular septal defect repair at 2 months old. Ellie Lim, 9, joyfully celebrated another heart-aversary last spring. Like they would for a birthday celebration, complete with a cake, Egan and Elaine Lim marked the ninth anniversary of the open-heart surgery that saved their daughter’s life at only 2 months old. “We celebrate it every year,” said Elaine.

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The ROLLERAMA HUSTLE – A rolling and throwing game for all ages

Keeping Kids in Motion

Rolling and throwing are skills I try to hone in with First Grade. Through a variety of individual and partner throwing activities students work on stepping toward the target with their opposite foot as they swing their arm back then follow through as they.

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Easy Watercolor Craft Kit Activity – Nature Silhouette Designs

S&S

If you’re looking to dive into watercolor painting in your program, our Nature Silhousettes Watercolor Craft Kit makes it easy! With our special “resist” art design, your group will be able to create stunning nature silhouettes. Our kit comes with … Read More The post Easy Watercolor Craft Kit Activity – Nature Silhouette Designs appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Special Olympics Arizona kicking off fall games in Mesa this week

Arizona Health and Physical Education

BY AARON DECKER KTAR.com PHOENIX – Over 1,000 athletes from across Arizona will come to Mesa to kick off the fall games for Special Olympics Arizona this week. On Friday and Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., competitors will face off in swimming and bocce at Skyline High School. The Skyline Aquatic Center will host the swimming competition while the bocce events will be at the high school.

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PE Insights Episode 33 Marcus Down – Universal Design for Learning as a framework for physical education

PE Scholar

In Episode 33, Nathan Walker talks to PE educator, consultant and Vice Principal, Marcus Down about his journey from playing sports to teaching, including

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Beat the Heat: Keep Kids Safe in the Autumn Sun

Stanford Childrens

As the Bay Area’s autumn heat wave continues, ensuring children stay cool and safe is crucial—especially for kids under 4 who can’t regulate their body temperature as well as adults. Alok Patel, MD , a pediatric hospitalist at Stanford Children’s Health, highlights the dangers of heat stroke and dehydration in young children. “Parents should be aware of the signs of heat stroke such as fever, redness, headache, confusion, nausea, or changes in breathing.

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When the Kids are Driving You CRAZY: 4 Steps to Managing Your Anger

RC Families

When the kids push your buttons, how good are you at managing your anger? Do you get frustrated when you see them react in negative, angry ways? Do they lash out to hurt you, siblings, family members, friends, coaches, and teachers? If you are a parent of a child who has anger issues, I’m sure.

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Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers

Designs for Health

Why Muscle Strength is Important in Aging Strong muscles are key to living independently and comfortably as we age. That is why taking care of our muscles is essential for healthy aging. Some estimates place muscle mass loss around 10% each decade after 30 years, and this rate of muscle loss increases after the age of 60. Strength training – from using body weight, machines, or free weights – is an effective way muscle mass may be preserved during aging.

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Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

To celebrate world Mental Health Day Varsity University is launching our first Proactive Mental Health professional development experience featuring Breathe – a Believe In You 5 Day Journal and curriculum. Get 1 Hour of Professional Development with a certificate of completion endorsed by Sterling College. Learn and teach: Purposeful Breathing Practices Breathing Learning Activities Group Discussion Prompts Mindful Breathing Journey Use code: WMHD24 to “purchase” the course for

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Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Retrieval practice

PE Scholar

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