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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

In a school era focused on technology and standardized tests, might the key to some students’ success lie not in more academic work on a device, but in the opportunity to move their bodies outdoors? In this article, I share how daily outdoor physical education can be used as an academic and behavioral intervention.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Thank you NASN & the 64 Organizations of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition!

Relentless School Nurse

Medicaid plays a vital role in supporting the health and educational success of vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities and those living in poverty. These services are not only essential for improving health outcomes but also critical for enhancing educational opportunities. It provides over $7.5

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Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum

SHAPE America

No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! SHAPE America and USA Lacrosse recently collaborated on an updated, comprehensive physical education lacrosse curriculum. To Native Americans, lacrosse is more than a game and is held in high regard.

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Healthy Choices, Healthy Lives: Educators Can Empower Youth to Live Vape-Free

SHAPE America

middle and high school students use e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”). These effects can make it harder for students to focus on their academics, athletics, and other extracurricular activities. The campaign also provides resources for educators to help students avoid or quit vaping. million U.S.

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Physical Education Training Produces Better Academic Teachers

Physical Education Update

One thing about physical educators is that they realize the value of making lessons fun. This often applies for those physical educators who teach academic subjects. It’s a great example of the physical education attitude and training applied to academic teaching. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

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Cooperative Invasion (High School)

Open Phys Ed

This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education. The post Cooperative Invasion (High School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.