Thu.Dec 07, 2023

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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. In spring 2021, Jocelyn was practicing ballet when she dislocated her patella, or kneecap, and chipped off a piece of bone, which caused intense pain and swelling.

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FiT Work #4 - Muscle Magic (2023)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT Work #4 - Muscle Magic (2023) Have you ever wondered about superhuman strength? Could you become as strong as The Hulk, or Superman? Or are you destined to be a 90 pound weakling? Muscles play a very important role in our bodies, not only for movement but for the strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary to perform daily activities. But what about emergencies?

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Weight Measurements in School: Setting and Student Comfort

PE Scholar

Body mass index assessments are conducted in schools and whether student comfort with assessments varies by students’ perceived weight status

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England netball, Jamaica rugby, and a life of international sport

My Zone

Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate system.

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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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O’Brien, Coyotes Partner with Mikey’s League for Adaptive Hockey Clinics

Arizona Health and Physical Education

ByPatrick Brown @pbrownhockey Arizona Coyotes December 06, 2023 Arizona Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien is as tough as they come on the ice. Off it, he’s more determined than ever to continue to give back. O’Brien and defenseman Sean Durzi spent Sunday at a Mikey’s League ball hockey clinic, providing an adaptive hockey experience for children and young adults with neurodivergent disabilities.

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