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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

Each session was structured so the first half focused on fun educational activities centered around the recommended guidelines for physical activity and nutrition , while the second half allowed for free play, including Spike Ball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton. We met every other week for 30 minutes during advisory time.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

At the booth, they connected to school board members and administrators, spoke about standards and assessments, and handed out printed materials. How can you help us in offering better nutrition for our lunch program? In 2009, WHPE once again connected to both school board members and administrators through exhibit booth interactions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School’s Out For Summer (Almost) – Time to Renew for 2023-2024!

Relentless School Nurse

Assess and prioritize needs : Start by assessing the specific needs and challenges of your students, staff, and families. Develop health promotion campaigns, conduct workshops, and disseminate information on topics like nutrition, exercise, mental health, and hygiene. Here are 10 ideas that you may find helpful!

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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

These immersive, AI-assisted teleconsultations will go beyond today’s video calls, leveraging augmented reality (AR) to allow nurses to guide students or teachers through real-time first-aid treatments, medication administration, or health assessments.

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Beyond Fitness Assessment: The Importance of Relevant Physical Education for Student Well-being

Physed n Health

Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards. The post Beyond Fitness Assessment: The Importance of Relevant Physical Education for Student Well-being first appeared on K12 Physical Education and Health Assessment.

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The Relentless School Nurse: FAACTs Roundtable Podcast – Safely Caring for Students with Food Allergies is a Collaborative Effort

Relentless School Nurse

From conducting health assessments and managing medications to providing first aid and emergency response, their contributions are instrumental in addressing the diverse health needs of students. School nurses hold a pivotal position in the school community, ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students.

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Run for Fun (Grades K-2)

Open Phys Ed

Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements. Nutrition: (K) Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activities. (1) 2) Describes the specific roles that nutrition and physical activity play in overall good health.