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Students Can Save Lives Too: Teaching Youth to Recognize an Overdose and Respond

SHAPE America

Students can be equipped with skills to create healthier, safer communities. Whether it’s taking note of a friend’s concerning behavior or discussing the importance of mental health in the classroom, preparedness is a critical component of protecting the health of those in your school community. When it comes to preventing drug overdoses, being prepared means equipping middle and high school students, teachers, coaches, and community members with the knowledge to identify signs of a drug overdos

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The Schoolyard Podcast S2, Ep2: The Power of Play

School Yard

Transforming Classrooms with Play-based Learning In the second episode of the season, host Nancy Chung sits down with two subject matter experts from School Specialty: Kathy Descamps, an expert in physical education, health, and wellness, and returning guest Jennifer Fernandez in early childhood. Nancy talks to Kathy and Jennifer about the power of play-based learning and its impact on student engagement, social skills, and cognitive development across all age groups.

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Optimizing Team Performance: The Role of HRV in Elite Sports

First Beat

Wednesday, September 25 @ 3pm BST/4pm CET/10am ET/7am PT Join us for an exclusive webinar with special guest Marc Olmos Peñarroja and Firstbeat’s Christoph Rottensteiner. Maximize Your Team’s Potential with HRV Insights In this webinar, we will explore the application of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in team sports, focusing on its role in optimizing athlete performance and recovery.

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7 Game Packs to Boost Social Skills, Build Life Skills, and Reduce Stress

S&S

Who doesn’t love playing games? Beyond just being fun, games play a crucial role in developing important social skills. Through playing games, individuals learn effective communication, cooperation, and even how to read body language, all of which are essential for … Read More The post 7 Game Packs to Boost Social Skills, Build Life Skills, and Reduce Stress appeared first on S&S Blog.

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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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Unlocking the Power of Physical Literacy: A Path to a Healthier, Happier Life

PE Scholar

Introduction In a world increasingly dominated by screens and sedentary lifestyles, the importance of physical literacy cannot be emphasised enough.

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Practical strategies physical educators can use when teaching children with Autism

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Dr. Jennifer Houston – Mesa Public Schools Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope everyone was able to relax and enjoy your summer, maybe travel a bit out of ‘hotzona’ before gearing up for another year. We are starting off our adapted physical education (APE) blogs this year with some information about working with students with Autism.