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Physical Education Waivers Make No Economic Sense

Physical Education Update

Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide. Statistics show that almost 2/3 of Ohio adults are overweight or obese and only 47% of Ohio adults get a sufficient amount of physical activity. Ohio’s Physical Activity Plan, 2009. billion per year!!!

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Middle School Health Curriculum

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The Nutrition Education Example Let’s take a look at nutrition from a health literacy lens. Within many middle school health curriculum plans, schools cover the basic elements of nutrition. For example, a popular nutrition project within the middle school health curriculum is to dissect and explore food labels.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

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One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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How To Improve Mental Health In Schools

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Tiered Systems Of Support For Mental Health In Schools A comprehensive school mental health system is designed to support all students and teachers with a coordinated, tiered approach. All of the different elements of tier 1 mental health support can be delivered and adapted for the physical education and health classroom.

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Online Learning Institute: Supporting Physical Education and Physical Activity with Native American Students During COVID-19 and Beyond

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Hosted by the Center for Wellness and Nutrition (CWN) in partnership with the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center (CIMCC) and Springboard to Active Schools. Presenters: Katherine Hawksworth , Program Manager, Public Health Institute/Center for Wellness and Nutrition ( katherine.hawksworth@wellness.phi.org ).

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Grants For Physical Education

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“The SPARK Grant Finder Tool helps you locate funding for your Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, Classroom Activity, or Coordinated School Health program. Student uses technology to access nutrition curriculum. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment.”

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

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By addressing sleep education within the context of physical education and health, students not only learn about the physiological benefits of sleep but also understand its relevance to their athletic performance, mood regulation, and overall lifestyle. Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson.