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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

We let students and parents know that we would be going outside in most weather conditions and that they should dress in layers. Fitness and dance videos are great. It’s important to see this as an adventure. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! We stayed outside in light rain.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Class options and names include: Intro To Weightlifting Advanced Weightlifting Athletic Performance Strength Training Strength & Conditioning Let’s take a closer look at MACCRAY High School in Minnesota that grew it’s weightlifting elective course from 6 students to 6 sections.

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Preschooler Living Seizure-Free With Leading-Edge Medicine

Stanford Childrens

The family had learned that Sammy’s epilepsy was related to a very rare genetic condition called Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome, which affects fewer than 300 people worldwide. The challenge was finding the right medicine in light of Sammy’s extremely rare genetic condition. Recently, he danced the night away at a family wedding.

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Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation

SHAPE America

Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate. These are just the kinds of conditions and experiences we want for our students, as they yield rich growth opportunities.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing the “Two Things Can Be True” Mindset!

Relentless School Nurse

The intricate dance of school nursing, where passion intertwines with exhaustion, and fulfillment coexists with frustration. From managing complex health conditions to navigating administrative tasks and paperwork, school nurses face challenges that can drain our energy and spirit.

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Remission Achieved Quickly for Girl With Complex Crohn’s Disease

Stanford Childrens

Stanford Medicine Childrens Health provides the latest expert, research-driven care to children with bowel disease Abigail (Abby) is a high-energy 8-year-old from Visalia, California, who loves to bake sweets, create art, dance around the living room, and do gymnastics in the yard. It is a chronic (long-term) condition.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.