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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

During that year, I had a well-meaning principal who told our staff, “If it’s not related to math or reading, it’s potentially on the chopping block.” You’ve got to coordinate, sense, process, integrate, inhibit, and continually make decisions.” At the same time, we had started our first after-school mountain bike club.

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Health and Physical Education Leaders Seek Election to SHAPE America Board

SHAPE America

SHAPE America serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States, and the organization is committed to diverse leadership on its Board. She also coordinates the Physical Education Master’s Certification Program at the University of Maryland College Park. She has an Ed.D. He has a Ph.D.

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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

A Different Type of PE Class This is my 13th year of teaching physical education, but I have also taught other subjects along the way, such as health, wellness and weightlifting. That leads to more enjoyment of the sports, and the students start asking questions to get even more technical.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! Coordinate apparel to look professional and represent state association.

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What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year

SHAPE America

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. Each day of Kindness Across the Commonwealth week has a different theme based on health.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

Relentless School Nurse

The recipient of the joint gift is the School-Based Health Alliance , the national voice for school-based healthcare. What an outstanding opportunity for this organization to create a training center for school-based health center expansion.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

Relentless School Nurse

The devastating impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on our students’ physical and mental health is happening in real-time. Support networks, schools, and mental health services offer hope, but comprehensive reforms are essential. Keep an eye out for stress-related health issues and provide appropriate care.

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