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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: Beyond the Ballot: Talking to Kids About Loss and Uncertainty After an Election

Relentless School Nurse

Together, we can turn this challenging moment into a powerful lesson in democracy, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. In addition to academic publications, she is the author of The Seasons of Grief, Helping Children Grow Through Loss. Click to view slideshow.

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5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

SHAPE America

As the clock ticks toward graduation, those innocent, every-once-in-a-while thoughts gain strength. From an academic standpoint, it’s interesting to watch the metamorphosis of rather carefree students to individuals sprinting toward the finish line. We don’t become the best versions of our. change — for the better.

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Leading Your Team: 3 Keys to Success

SHAPE America

Creating a supportive space that enables the team to thrive despite external distractions — whether they be personal struggles, academic pressures, or unforeseen weather challenges — is significant. Leaders in any setting face a myriad of outside influences that can impact team dynamics.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Rather, this article advocates for an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate approach that aligns with guidelines championed by experts such as the Aspen Institute, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and academic researchers. A lack of understanding of the developmental stages leads to the professionalization of youth sports.

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Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role?

Reinventing the Game

Taking the fitness testing precision example above where we consider expecting a fully extended elbows in a push-up for the push phase for testing, how much does that last bit of range of motion for the elbows and shoulders in a prone push-up position contribute to this proxy indicator of upper body elastic strength.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

These skills include core strength, balance, weight shift, motor rhythm, motor timing, visual-spatial, and object-perceptual skills. The rhythmic patterns present in music, for example, can help improve a child’s ability to process and remember academic information (See Bonacina et al., 2019 ; Hardy et al., 2018 ; Fernandes, et al.,