Wed.May 01, 2024

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Five opinions on PE in five paragraphs

The Everlearner

Good day, PE and Sport teachers. For this week's blog post, I would like to take five commonly discussed topics amongst PE teachers and give my opinion on them.

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Break the Stigma

Arizona Health and Physical Education

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It is time to launch your Mental Health Awareness Projects at your school. Utilize the Beyond Lesson 3 Kit to help plan and promote your project throughout May. Submit your projects to our Legacy Banner Submission Form to win a free banner for your school.

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The Sweet Taste of Victory: 4 Underdogs That Surprised the World

The Sporting

Rewriting Sports History: 4 Underdogs That Surprised the World Every fan or sports enthusiast loves a good story - and few moments rival the sheer exhilaration of witnessing an underdog rise to claim victory. We take a look at 4 unforgettable instances where underdogs defied the odds and etched their names in sporting lore. The incredible Miracle on Ice - the US beats the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympic Games From the historic Miracle on Ice to Leicester City's fairytale Premier League triumph,

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School Lunch Hero Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Stop by any cafeteria to watch school nutrition professionals prepare healthy meals for students—all the while adhering to nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile. These are the reasons we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day every year on the first Friday in May (May 3rd, 2024). This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria!

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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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National School Sports Week 2024

The PE Hub

Educating children about the importance of physical activity and encouraging participation is absolutely crucial, as it helps to develop healthy habits that can be kept throughout a lifetime. We all know and understand the physical benefits of exercise; however, this year’s National School Sports Week 2024 also focuses on empowering young people and the all-around, positive impacts PE has on wellbeing.

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My Journey With Depression

Teen Health Mississippi

by Amber Helsel This Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to have a candid moment about dealing with depression in the hope of helping others who may be struggling. I also want to share the power of therapy in helping me cope. This is part 1 of a 2-part series focused on mental health and the power of therapy. Near the end of my first year of college at the University of Mississippi, I experienced my first bout of major depression.

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Physically active learning: Sharpening young minds through movement

Aspire-Ed

What if pupils could achieve higher academic attainment while ticking off their daily movement and exercise targets? With physically active learning (PAL), they can. Boosting results with physically active learning Physically active learning challenges traditional, desk-based teaching methods by injecting movement into lessons. PAL uses the brain-boosting power of physical activity to directly involve and engage pupils in education – with remarkable results.

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Teacher – Physical Education (2024-2025 School Year) Half-time

Arizona Health and Physical Education

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NCPEID Collaborative April 2024: Concerns & Considerations for the Field of APE

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

This episode featured a discussion between three emeritus professors in the APE space on the past, present, and future of APE. Dr. Garth Tyme son worked as a professor of APE at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse , and more information about his career can be found here : Garth Tymeson. Dr. Dale Ulrich is a retired professor from the University of Michigan that created the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD) that evaluates the gross motor function of children, and more information can b

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.