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How Professional Associations Have Made Me a Better Health and Physical Education Teacher and Leader

SHAPE America

When I started teaching, I had heard a little bit about the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD), but at the time had no idea how this association would help me grow personally and professionally, transforming me into the educator I am today.

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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Our team began a journey of ensuring health and wellness is a primary part of our educational program and not an accessory to it.

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5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

SHAPE America

At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. You’ll find a broad network of health and physical education professionals on Twitter. Running the Race.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Fitness and dance videos are great. Get a two-way radio to keep in touch with the main office and health office while you are teaching outside.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Meet the TikTok School Nurse – Mandy Palo is on a Mission to Educate and Entertain

Relentless School Nurse

From there I spent a few years in outpatient mental health and then made the jump to school nursing. They’d be doing TikTok dances, and quoting trending sounds, and it consumed so much of their screen time. Hi, I’m Mandy! On TikTok, I am Mrs. Palo. In 2019, I downloaded TikTok just to see what it was about.

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Active Schools – 2024 Highlights

Active Schools Us

AFHKs dedication to whole-child health aligns seamlessly with our mission, allowing us to work together to promote physical activity as a vital component of student success. Action for Healthy Kids proudly serves as the home of Active Schools. Their unwavering support and commitment have provided us with the foundation to expand our reach.

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Teenager Overcomes Two Injuries to Dance in ‘The Nutcracker’

Stanford Childrens

Jocelyn Garcia is dancing in San Jose Dance Theatre’s performance of The Nutcracker this year after dislocating her patella twice, thanks to her dedication and the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health care team. After completing physical therapy, Jocelyn was ready to dance again.

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