Thu.Nov 02, 2023

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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. For 18 of those years, I did Hoops for Heart through the American Heart Association. In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds. FUNdraiser , and 2022-2023 was our fifth year of participation.

PE 447
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The Relentless School Nurse: Gorp’s Gift – A Lesson in Gun Safety for our Youngest Students

Relentless School Nurse

Gorp’s Gift by Sherri Chessen – Download the open-access book here! Considering the importance of sharing the concept of gun safety, utilizing the children’s book, “Gorp’s Gift” as an educational tool seems promising. This book effectively communicates responsible behavior around guns, using the character Gorp to engage students and emphasize the need for caution and safety first.

Schooling 205
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Making Adventure Accessible for EVERYONE in PE!

Gopher Sport

Rock climbing holds a special place in our hearts. We believe that the thrill of scaling heights and pushing personal boundaries should be accessible to all, including students with special needs and unique adaptations. I have about twenty special needs students. Our adapted students have a wide variety of personal challenges ranging from non-verbal autism, Down Syndrome, Wheelchair-bound, and OHI’s.

PE 111
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Zinc Carnosine for Gastric Mucosal Health

Designs for Health

Zinc-L-carnosine (ZnC) is a chelated compound containing the dipeptide L-carnosine and the essential trace element zinc. Human trials and animal studies have demonstrated the ability of ZnC to promote gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal barrier function through its demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Both zinc and L-carnosine individually promote proper wound healing.

Health 96
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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Examining karate and football perceptions and their links with athlete engagement and quality of life

PE Scholar

Football and karate their sports examined whether these perceptions predicted athletes' engagement and quality of life.

Sports 85