SHAPE America

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The bell rings at 9 a.m. at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., and as students slowly file into the gym, curiosity fills the air. Coach Clark always comes with a twist. Daequan eagerly asks, “Coach, when’s our next trip?” after discovering his love for boxing during last week’s field trip to Rumble. Meanwhile, DeShawn — the class captain for the week — leads the warm-up, and other students complete their daily mental health questionnaire displayed on the projector.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Embracing Support Over Resilience in School Nursing I dream of never being called resilient again. Im exhausted by strength. I want ease. I want support. I want softness. I dont want to be patted on the back for how well I take a hit. Or for how many. – Zandashe L’Orelia Brown This powerful quote captures the weariness of those who have spent too long shouldering burdens without reprieve, and it resonates deeply with the role of a school nurse.

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Active Schools Us

DECEMBER 17, 2024

by: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director As 2024 comes to a close, were taking a moment to celebrate an incredible year of accomplishments that would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our Active Schools Champions. Together, weve made meaningful strides in promoting active school cultures, reaching new milestones, and engaging communities nationwide.

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Drowning in the Shallow

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In England there has been a growing call to provide positive experiences to children and young people in PE and youth sport. It is one the five big issues of Sport England’s Uniting the Movement strategy. It has informed England’s recent consensus statement on physical literacy.

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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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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before. This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and li

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Keeping Kids in Motion

DECEMBER 11, 2024

HEAD to HEAD SNOWMAN was inspired by Coach Gelardi’sROLL A SNOWMANgame. Setup: On each sideline, place enough cones for teams of two or three. Teams directly across from each other will compete head to head. Place three hula hoops and around each cone along with one ball (fleece, gator, tennis).

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Healing Politics , a non-partisan, non-profit organization, is dedicated to empowering nurses and midwives to engage in civic leadership and run for elected office. Their flagship program, the Healing Politics Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives , will take place from July 24th – 27th, 2025 at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy in Durham, NC.

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Content Warning This episode discusses sensitive topics, including bereavement, loss, and mental health. Please listen with care.

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Drowning in the Shallow

DECEMBER 22, 2024

This blog post is adapted from Teaching about planning in pre-service physical education teacher education: A collaborative self-study and is part of my evolving thoughts about how we teach planning to novice PE teachers. The way we teach novices PE teachers to plan is problematic.

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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.

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S&S

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As the countdown to midnight begins, youll want your New Years Eve celebration to shine brighter than ever! The right decorations can set the mood for a night of excitement, joy, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re hosting a glamorous bash … Read More The post 18 Decorations You Need for Your New Year’s Eve Celebration appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Winter is a festive time of year because so many holidays are celebrated by people from different religions, cultures and races. We spend time with family and friends, connect with our faith or culture, give and receive gifts and enjoy special foods and treats. However, this time of yearespecially in schools and whether it’s in-person, online or hybridcan be a time where some children can feel uncomfortable, excluded, insulted or margin

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Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Stanford Medicine Life Flight crew makes a special trip to the North Pole, bringing Santa to the hospital In a heartwarming holiday tale, Santa Claus made a special visit to Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford just before his global journey. Thanks to the incredible crew of Stanford Medicine Life Flight , a dedicated team of nurses traveled to the North Pole to bring Santa, ensuring that he could share joy with young patients, their families, and the hardworking staff at Stanford Medicine

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Are you a school nurse with a story to tell? Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics has extended the deadline for school nurses to share personal experiences navigating the ethical dilemmas that arise in our vital role. Our insights can illuminate our unique challenges and impact on student health and well-being. Our practice is unique, often misunderstood, and minimized.

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Safety in Sport Perception Survey 2024 Key findings and discussion Joseph* is in Year 11 at a comprehensive school in the East of England.

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Teen Health Mississippi

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to fostering leadership and team building among young advocates, few people understand the process better than Iesha Hayes, Youth Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator at THMS. What makes her story unique? Iesha isnt just a staff membershes a former youth partner herself. Rising from a participant in the Mind Elevation Project in 2019 to a leadership role today, Ieshas journey exemplifies the power of mentorship and community engagement.

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S&S

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Playing Monopoly benefits children by teaching financial literacy, mathematical skills, and strategic thinking. It also promotes social skills like negotiation and communication, and helps kids develop patience and resilience through competition and setbacks. Overall, it offers a fun way to … Read More The post 6 Monopoly Variations to Play With Your Group appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Happy Holidays to you, your family and friends. May the season be filled with good health, joy and laughter.

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Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 16, 2024

No Peas, Please: Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater From preschoolers refusing to eat anything green to older kids who only want chicken nuggets and chips, navigating mealtime can be challenging. Tara Tanaka, MD , a pediatrician at Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group Burlingame , part of Stanford Medicine Childrens Health , weighs in to help you understand more about picky eating and what you can do about it.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The arguments against routine vaccination are escalating. Just last week, a prominent lawyer associated with the RFK Jr. transition team publicly questioned the safety of the polio vaccine. Simultaneously, the long-debunked myth linking the measles vaccine to autism is resurging online due to high-profile interviews with known conspiracy theorists and leaders in the anti-vax movement.

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Starting a Physical Education (PE) PGCE can be a rewarding yet demanding journey. Here are some top tips to help you thrive.

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RC Families

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Are you ready for change in 2025? If you are ready for something new, then you must take steps to actually make that change. It will not just happen. Decide today to work on these positive parenting habits in the next year and I’m positive that you will notice a difference in your relationship with.

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S&S

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Looking for a fun and engaging way to spark meaningful conversations? Conversation Cards are the perfect tool to promote group discussions, whether in classrooms, afterschpp; events, or in a home settings. These cards offer a variety of thought-provoking prompts that … Read More The post Conversation Cards to Promote Student Group Discussions appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Kindness is one of those special things in life that is free to give out while bringing so many benefits to yourself and others. Being kind is shown to have positive effects on both people and the world around us. Encouraging and modeling kindness is one of the easiest ways parents, school staff, and other caring adults can help create a positive school environment that prevents bullying.

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Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Teamwork and cooperation are important skills that can be developed through engaging and interactive activities. In this blog, we explore three exciting partner-based instant activities that not only get students moving but also encourage a spirit of collaboration and mutual support. Using simple equipment like reaction balls, hacky sacks, and beach balls, these activities are designed to challenge partners to work together, communicate effectively, and encourage each other to reach new goals.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Power of Numbers: Why 143 Matters The number 143 represents a simple yet profound message of love, first popularized by Fred Rogers, the beloved host of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. For Fred Rogers, 143 symbolized “I love you”—one letter in “I,” four in “love,” and three in “you.” Mr. Rogers even maintained a consistent weight of 143 pounds for decades, viewing it as a symbol of love, stability, and care, values that resonate deeply with our work in schools.

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Bringing our scholars to cross-country meets on weekends has become a highlight, not only for them but for us as teachers as well.

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The Everlearner

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Happy New Year!! In early 2024, I wrote a blog post predicting what might happen in 2024 in relation to classroom-based PE teaching and learning - you can read this blog here: "Ten predictions for classroom-based PE in 2024". In response to that post, exactly 12 months later, I want to review my predictions and make 10 further ones for 2025.

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RC Families

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Do you hesitate to say No to your kids? Do you fear that saying No will make you a negative parent? Are you so into the positive parenting movement that No has become a dirty word in your house? Apparently there are young parents who feel that the inability or unwillingness to say No is.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members and teachers, I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break, spending precious time with family and friends. Coming back to school after such a break is tough, but we only have a short few weeks before the end of the fall semester. Hard to believe it is almost 2025! A big thank you to all of you who attended our most recent state convention held at the Mesa Convention Center.

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Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Stanford Medicine Childrens Health provides the latest expert, research-driven care to children with bowel disease Abigail (Abby) is a high-energy 8-year-old from Visalia, California, who loves to bake sweets, create art, dance around the living room, and do gymnastics in the yard. Yet, she wasnt always this carefree. She lived with undiagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for close to two years.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 21, 2024

“The Senate finally corrects a 50-year mistake,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer It happened, the Social Security Fairness Act was finally passed in a nail-biting, 11th-hour vote in the Senate late last night! It is a huge win for millions of public service workersand its especially meaningful for school nurses who have been fighting for this change for fifty years.

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 11, 2024

You say, we do! Following the popularity of the HHH Report Writer, a new suite of tools has been created to meet the needs of departments.

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