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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. 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

WHPE leaders and representatives of several other local/state organizations related to health and wellness engaged citizens and state legislators as they stopped at various booths arranged in the Capitol Rotunda with the goal of educating and influencing attendees. How can you help us in offering better nutrition for our lunch program?

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

Physed n Health

Physical education is an important subject that plays a crucial role in promoting physical activity, health, and overall well-being of students. Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards.

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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. Many states are affiliates of NASN which means membership to NASN includes state membership as well. Explore the use of telehealth platforms for virtual consultations, follow-ups, and health assessments.

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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

School nurses hold a pivotal position in the school community, ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students. 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.

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Creating A Personal Wellness Roadmap

The Physical Educator

This is something that I continue to struggle with at times, despite the progress that I’ve made (and the improvements in health and wellness that I’ve experienced over the past two years). For 2023, I’m going to focus on “Strong” The Personal Wellness Roadmap. Self-Assessment.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. STATE GOAL 24: Promote and enhance health and well-being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.​​ Does PLT4M Align To Shape Standards? PLT4M offers a wide range of PE lesson plans.

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