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What are you paying attention to? by @DrBrunsdon

Drowning in the Shallow

The educational aim, relevance, and impact of physical education is, and has always been a messy topic. Although we seem to have weathered much of the philosophical storms that have long plagued the profession, there is emergent interest and appetite for philosophical inquiry across the global profession. In my relatively short tenure as a teacher … Continue reading What are you paying attention to?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Looks Like We Did Again!

Relentless School Nurse

The latest Gallup poll on public trust and ethical perceptions of U.S. professions reveals both stability and shifting attitudes. Nurses once again lead as the most trusted profession, with 76% of Americans rating their honesty and ethical standards as “very high” or “high.” This marks the 23rd consecutive year they have held the top spot, underscoring enduring public confidence in their integrity and dedication to patient care.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A New Era in School Nursing, the 2025 Version

Relentless School Nurse

Embracing Support Over Resilience in School Nursing I dream of never being called resilient again. Im exhausted by strength. I want ease. I want support. I want softness. I dont want to be patted on the back for how well I take a hit. Or for how many. – Zandashe L’Orelia Brown This powerful quote captures the weariness of those who have spent too long shouldering burdens without reprieve, and it resonates deeply with the role of a school nurse.

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Thoughts on youth sport rentention, coaching and coach development

Learning Through Sport

Coaches are prominent in youth sport retention. To prevent youth player attrition coaches require specific knowledge about how to coach for enhanced player experience. This is important for 'present' retention as players who are engaged in a positive sporting culture and climate show increased level of enjoyment, motivation and wellbeing. Consequently, a coach that enhances player experience is more likely to foster with their players a longer term appreciation of involvement in sport.

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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 #16 - Sleep Deprivation (SY24-25)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT Work #16 - Sleep Deprivation (SY24-25) Slide 1 - Title Slide Slide 2 - Paragraph Slide 3 - Link to Videos Slide 4 - Link to Google Form Due at the end of the class period.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Name That Tune!

Relentless School Nurse

The inspiration for integrating music into school health offices came to life during a conversation with Eileen Gavin, President of the New Jersey State School Nurses Association. Eileen shared her innovative approach of playing Disney tunes in her health office, transforming what is often a stressful environment into a joyful and comforting space that students genuinely appreciate.

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Pencil Topper Fidgets to Spark Creativity & Focus in the Classroom

S&S

Pencil toppers are a simple yet creative way to bring fun and functionality to any classroom or afterschool program! Whether youre crafting your own DIY toppers or choosing from a variety of adorable designs, like animals, hearts, or silly yarn … Read More The post Pencil Topper Fidgets to Spark Creativity & Focus in the Classroom appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Creative Approaches for Inclusive and Adapted PE (K-12)

Gopher Sport

Adapted physical education has the power to elevate the quality of instruction across our entire profession. The saying holds true: creating a program that truly meets the needs of every student demands adapted physical education for every student. Join us as we dive into this transformative topic with three exceptional physical educators. Theyll share actionable insights on everything from equipment adaptations and assistive technology to pre-teaching strategies and school-wide integration.

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What Will You Sow In Your Children in 2025?

RC Families

Every single day you are sowing something into your children. Some parents sow anger, comparison, or fear into their kids. Others sow compassion, wisdom and patience into theirs. Some sow both. Whether you want to admit it or not, you ARE sowing daily and what you sow you will reap.

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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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Effective Competency Sequencing

PE Scholar

Effective competency sequencing is crucial when planning a PE curriculum and individual PE lessons.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Reflecting on 2024 – A Year of Growth and Connection

Relentless School Nurse

As we wrap up 2024, Im grateful and amazed at how far we’ve come together through The Relentless School Nurse blog. We are approaching 500,000 visitors since the journey began in July 2017. These numbers represent countless conversations, shared experiences, and moments of connection that have brought us closer as a community. This success isn’t mine alone it is a collective effort, thanks to you, an incredible community of readers and contributors.

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Exciting Must-Have Items Added in 2024

S&S

Every year, we look forward to discovering and adding new items that our customers will enjoy. Whether its craft supplies, games, senior living products, sports equipment, or classroom essentials, exploring fresh, innovative products to meet our customers needs is incredibly … Read More The post Exciting Must-Have Items Added in 2024 appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Reframing educational assumptions in PE and Sport - with clarity!

The Everlearner

Dear readers, Based on the popularity of last weeks post about reframing in qualification PE , I have decided to follow up with a second post about one (or to an extent, two) elements of last weeks post.

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New Year, New Habits

RC Families

Are you ready for change in 2025? If you are ready for something new, then you must take steps to actually make that change. It will not just happen. Decide today to work on these positive parenting habits in the next year and I’m positive that you will notice a difference in your relationship with.

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Considering healthy adaptation in and through your PE Curriculum: enabling pupils to thrive 

PE Scholar

by Kat Jones, Podium Analytics Healthy adaptation is a core pillar of growth and development for young people.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Prescription for America – Choose Community

Relentless School Nurse

Today, we are faced with a profound choice: do we continue with the status quo, marked by pain, disconnection, and division? Or do we choose a different pathone of joy, health, and fulfillment, where we turn toward each other instead of away from each other; where we choose love over fear; where we recognize community as the irreplaceable foundation for our well-being?

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Pediatric Pulmonologist Carol Conrad Dies at 63

Stanford Childrens

Carol Conrad, MD, former director of the Pulmonary Function Lab and of the lung and heart-lung transplant program at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health, passed away Nov. 28 at her home in Menlo Park, California. She was 63. Carol Conrad was an excellent and multitalented pediatric pulmonologist, said Lloyd Minor , MD, the dean of the school of medicine and vice president of medical affairs for Stanford University.

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Ten predictions for classroom-based PE and Sport in 2025

The Everlearner

Happy New Year!! In early 2024, I wrote a blog post predicting what might happen in 2024 in relation to classroom-based PE teaching and learning - you can read this blog here: "Ten predictions for classroom-based PE in 2024". In response to that post, exactly 12 months later, I want to review my predictions and make 10 further ones for 2025.

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How to Raise Courageous Kids

RC Families

There is a very simple, yet profound secret to raising courageous kids and that secret is based on this fact: Inward character creates courage. When you focus on growing your kids’ character to be strong, a natural by-product is that they will be courageous too.

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Ultimate Frisbee Student Worksheets

PE Scholar

These UltimateFrisbee Skills Worksheets provide 5 student tasks for each skill.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Alcohol Consumption & the Cancer Connection

Relentless School Nurse

Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity. – U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, MD A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a powerful and authoritative public health communication tool designed to address urgent health issues facing the American people. These statements serve multiple crucial purposes: they raise immediate awareness about critical public health challenges, provide actionable recommendations for i

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Understanding Why Children Fidget: Causes and Solutions

Fit and Fun Play

Discover the underlying causes of children's fidgeting and explore effective strategies to help them focus better in educational settings.

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How to Use Picture Books With Residents With Dementia

S&S

When working with residents with dementia, consider using these picture books to help your residents remember and relate better to the activity. Here are four fun picture book games that you can play with your residents who have dementia: Whats … Read More The post How to Use Picture Books With Residents With Dementia appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Fitness Tests Simplified: Why This App Is a Must-Have

The PE Geek

Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. While debates around its role in education will likely continue, one thing remains certain: fitness testing is an invaluable tool in many contexts, from designing and analyzing training programs to tracking individual progress over time. At ConnectedPE , weve seen firsthand the demand for accessible and reliable fitness testing solutions.

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Badminton analysis worksheet

PE Scholar

A useful worksheet for students to observe and analyse the performance of a peer against key technical aspects to the game.

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Turning Consultation Into Opportunity

FACTS Management

Discover how private schools can best navigate ESSA consultation season, plan with LEAs, and secure federal funds for students and teachers.

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How to Play Chess

Fit and Fun Play

Unlock the captivating world of chess and master the game of kings. Learn how to set-up, learn the basic moves, and get tips on chess strategies.

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New Year, New Habits

RC Families

Are you ready for change in 2025? If you are ready for something new, then you must take steps to actually make that change. It will not just happen. Decide today to work on these positive parenting habits in the next year and I’m positive that you will notice a difference in your relationship with.

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Methodological reflections on artistically illustrating ethnographic text from a study of sport pedagogy in youth detention: Ethics, affect, and description

PE Scholar

Based on an illustrated ethnography, this paper explores what artistic illustrations can do for representations of ethnographic texts.

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The Relentless School Nurse: 2025 Could Be Your Year to Become a Nationally Certified School Nurse

Relentless School Nurse

Calling all dedicated school nurses committed to serving historically marginalized communities! The National Board of Certification for School Nurses (NBCSN) has an incredible opportunity that could transform your professional journey in 2025. The NBCSN 2025 Scholarship Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to support diverse school nursing professionals or those who serve marginalized school communities and are committed to excellence and representation in healthcare education.

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Building Workforce Skills with Compliance Training Technology

FACTS Management

Compliance training goes hand-in-hand with building your teams workforce skills. Learn how and what you can do to modernize compliance training on our blog.

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How To Play Checkers

Fit and Fun Play

Dive into the captivating world of checkers. Learn how to set-up, learn the basic moves, and get tips on checkers strategies.

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