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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. The results were promising: 63.2% learned about the U.S.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Prepared Without Panic – Maryland’s Active Shooter Drill Evolution

Relentless School Nurse

They recognize that true safety encompasses both physical and emotional well-being. Maryland is setting a powerful precedent with these trauma-informed, research-backed practices. I hope that other states will follow suit, creating a nationwide shift towards emergency preparedness that protects our students’ bodies and minds.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Alcohol Consumption & the Cancer Connection

Relentless School Nurse

By adhering to well-established scientific criteria, the advisory provides a robust foundation for its conclusions. Risk Assessment The advisory emphasizes that cancer risk increases with higher levels of alcohol consumption. For individuals, this information is essential for recognizing the potential consequences of alcohol use.

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Using Ask, Listen, Learn’s Underage Drinking Prevention Curriculum in Your Classroom

SHAPE America

Health-literate students can understand how their decisions affect their health and well-being and the health and well-being of those around them. Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills Interpersonal communication skills promote health and well-being in various contexts (SHAPE America, 2024). Let’s take a look.

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Tips for Teaching Media Literacy in Skills-Based Health Education

SHAPE America

Media literacy is the ability to: Decode media messages and the systems in which they exist; Assess the influence of those messages on your thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and Create media thoughtfully and conscientiously. Graphic courtesy of Media Literacy Now. Consider starting off the school year with a media literacy focus.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Beyond the Ballot: Talking to Kids About Loss and Uncertainty After an Election

Relentless School Nurse

No one knows kids as well as they do; they are the best people to shepherd children through such a confusing time. Among the topics are: self-assessment, compassion for self and others, grieving the loss of patients & colleagues and witnessing trauma in the work place.

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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.