July, 2023

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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

Educators feel the pressure all around them. As a principal, I certainly do as well. Whether it be addressing the learning loss many students experienced from these past few years, the pressures of high stakes testing, or the host of new policies and regulations that have surfaced, new initiatives are competing for limited instructional time. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates.

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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. In order to move the profession forward and cater to student needs, we must constantly assess our curriculum and explore new pedagogies, curricula, and technology. Curriculum mapping offers teachers and schools opportunities to think big picture, explore best practices, and improve the learning process for students.

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The Primary Physical Education Concept Curriculum

PE Scholar

Building on the success of the Secondary Concept Curriculum which was launched in 2021 and following several requests for a similar approach at Primary

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The Relentless School Nurse: Nurse Holly Shares an Inspired Idea!

Relentless School Nurse

After 25+ years of school nursing experience, Nurse Holly , one of the moderators of the School Nursing Facebook group, created a workable organized digital calendar. According to Nurse Holly, this is a labor of love, 4 years in the making. The compact monthly calendar is ideal for every school nurse with reminders to keep you on track. There are metrics for data analysis and as she describes, it is organized to perfection.

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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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Traditions, not Traditional

Drowning in the Shallow

Traditional PE. “Traditional“ A description of the way we have always done PE against more contemporary approaches. A qualifier that is used as a pejorative. Employed indiscriminately – within the academic literature, on social media and in discourse around PE – as a substitute for practice we don’t like.

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The E-I-O Model: Scoring higher on AO2 in PE exams

The Everlearner

Have you ever noticed that students in PE lessons and exams (and end-of-unit tests and mock exams, etc.) sometimes struggle to take their knowledge and apply that knowledge to real-world performances, movement and health (often the AO2 skill)? I have. A lot! If you have too, what conclusions have you come to about the cause of this?

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Primary PE and Sport Premium Update 2022 to 2023

Association for Physical Education

04/07/2023 This is a reminder that all eligible schools must meet the statutory reporting requirements as outlined within the Primary PE and Sport Premium guidance, and publish on the school’s […] The post Primary PE and Sport Premium Update 2022 to 2023 appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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How a Cystic Fibrosis Drug Given Prenatally Changed the Lives of One Family

Stanford Childrens

Giving a new cystic fibrosis medication to a pregnant woman who carries the gene for the disease was unexpectedly beneficial for her fetus, a Stanford Medicine team found. When a prenatal ultrasound in October of 2021 showed Michaela and Jacob Zalinski that the baby they were expecting was developing the same cystic fibrosis complication as her two brothers had, they were devastated.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating My Blogging Anniversary – Seven Years, and Almost 1000 Blogs Published

Relentless School Nurse

Wow, I can hardly believe it! It’s been 7 years since I started my journey as The Relentless School Nurse, and what an incredible ride it has been. As I reflect on this milestone, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride and gratitude for the accomplishments we have achieved together. First and foremost, I am thrilled to have built a strong and vibrant community through my blog.

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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.

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Remembering Eli Wolff- A Pioneer in Disability Sport

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

Welcome to a unique and special episode of "What's New in APE," where we pay tribute to the remarkable legacy of Eli Wolff, an eminent advocate and leader in the field of disability sports. As a distinguished multiple-time US Paralympian, Eli devoted himself to promoting the inclusion of disabled individuals in sports and physical activities. One of Eli's impactful endeavors was his instrumental role in advocating for provisions concerning sport and recreation within the United Nations Conventio

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A Journey of Transformation: The Incredible Benefits of Asana Yoga

The Sporting

Unlocking the Secrets of Asana Yoga: A Guide to its Enriching Benefits You may have heard the word “asana” a lot- but what does it actually mean in terms of yoga? And what are the key benefits of Asana Yoga? “ Asana ” refers to certain yoga poses that engage your mind and body. Yoga has been around for centuries, and people swear by its therapeutic effects.

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My three favourite evaluation activities in PE lessons

The Everlearner

Throughout my PE teaching career I have been using three core mechanisms for developing evaluative skills in students. These activities are simple, sometimes noisy and always fun and challenging, and they are designed with the idea that “evaluating is a behaviour” firmly in mind.

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SWS Student Luna Vujovic won Wimbledon U14, and Maia Burcescu managed to the semi-finals!

Sport World School

Congratulations to our students, Luna Vujovic, on wining Wimbledon U14, and Maia Burcescu, who reached the semi-finals of this prestigious competition. The post SWS Student Luna Vujovic won Wimbledon U14, and Maia Burcescu managed to the semi-finals! appeared first on Sport World School.

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Young Man Receives the Rare Gift of Three Transplants   

Stanford Childrens

You’ve heard of a triple play in baseball. Well, Joseph (Joe Joe) Sanchez-Munoz loves to dance, especially to Karol G and Bruno Mars. After his recent heart transplant at age 18, he asked his social worker if he could borrow the hospital’s helicopter to go to a Bruno Mars concert. He’s quirky and funny. And his doctors, nurses, and providers comment on his big smile, which is almost always spread across his face.

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The Relentless School Nurse: For the Upcoming School Year, Let’s Vow to Create Healthy Boundaries versus Growing Thick Skin!

Relentless School Nurse

Illustration from Healing Meme Therapy As a seasoned school nurse, I’ve often heard the phrase, “You need thick skin for this job,” and while it’s meant to be a badge of honor, it doesn’t sit well with me. While resilience can be helpful in handling challenging situations, it doesn’t shield us from the impact of hurtful words or difficult moments.

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Nominations Open Ahead of UK Coaching Awards 2023

Association for Physical Education

06/07/2023 Participants, clubs, and sports organisations who deliver physical activity and sport are being invited to put forward their outstanding coaches to be celebrated at a national level as the […] The post Nominations Open Ahead of UK Coaching Awards 2023 appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Practical Tips for Personal Trainers: Retaining Clients

The Sporting

How to Keep Your Clients Coming Back for More: 5 Top Tips for Fitness Professionals and Personal Trainers One of the really tough aspects of being a fitness professional is client retention, but we have some suggestions on how to win the long game. Life events such as illness, injury, relocation, new jobs, pregnancy and parenting can all disrupt a persons ability to exercise regularly.

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Struggling with AO2 or making examples? Not anymore!

The Everlearner

Welcome to the Changing Rooms blog. This week (I publish every Wednesday at 19:00), I want to discuss the use of examples in physical education lessons and help to resource teachers and students to make better examples and knowledge application in order to achieve more marks in exams and coursework. These marks normally come in the form of Assessment Objective 2 (AO2) but what follows can also be applied in any PE lesson, whether practical or theoretical.

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All About the FDA-Approved OTC Birth Control Pill

Teen Health Mississippi

Ever since the birth control pill first came onto the market in the 1970s, women and girls have had to get a prescription from their doctor. For those in under-resourced and underfunded communities, this can present a challenge. Women in those areas are less likely to have access to effective birth control methods than those in other communities, and Mississippi has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the U.S.

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Second Opinion Uncovers Chronic GvHD and Gives Teen His Life Back

Stanford Childrens

Years after a stem cell transplant, teen suffering from unconventional symptoms finds answers at Stanford Instead of doing regular teenage things—joking with his friends, playing sports—13-year-old Austin Bolender was going for blood transfusions twice a week, taking a cocktail of medicines that left him worn down, and coping with high fevers and rashes.

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The Relentless School Nurse: MadLibs – Wildlife Adventures in the School Health Office!

Relentless School Nurse

Who remembers MadLibs, those fun stories that tested our grammar skills while creating a silly tale to read out loud? I have one for you dedicated to school nurses and our “wildlife” adventures. They are easy to do, first, fill out the descriptors below to create your own personalized story. Then, share the story with your own kids or if you are working summer school, your students might enjoy the fun too!

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afPE Webinar Recording – Sharing the findings of the Sport England Secondary Teacher Training programme (SETT)

Association for Physical Education

03/07/23 On Monday 3rd June, Jan Hickman and Lesley Doughty presented a webinar on the key findings from the port England Secondary Teacher Training programme (SETT) programme and showcased ideas […] The post afPE Webinar Recording – Sharing the findings of the Sport England Secondary Teacher Training programme (SETT) appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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The 5 Greatest Scottish Footballers of all-time

The Sporting

Scottish Football’s Greatest Players As their first World Cup appearance came in 1954, Scotland's presence in international football is evidently not a recent occurrence. However, in terms of success, the Tartan Terriers have unfortunately fallen short so far. Regardless, the Scots always put in battling performances whenever called to represent their country, both as a team and as individuals.

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Integrating Technology In The Classroom For Physical Education

PLT4M

As technology advances, it is becoming increasingly important for physical education teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. Technology can provide various benefits to physical education classes, including improved engagement, increased access to resources, and better assessment of student progress. In this article, we will explore the different ways physical education teachers can go about integrating technology in the classroom.

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Free Lessons for the New School Year!

Montessori Physical Education

With August right around the corner, I bet you’re trying to get as much out of the remainder of the summer as possible. However, if you’re like me, you can’t help but already start thinking about the upcoming school year. To help alleviate some of the new school year anxiety and replace it with excitement, I have three free lessons and a video to get your creative juices flowing.

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Robotic Puppies Bring Joy and Therapy to Patients at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

Stanford Childrens

Move over Rover, Otis-AI is taking lead. These cheery animatronic puppies strutted, fetched, and played with young patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Students from Stanford University School of Engineering robotics team designed the robotic puppies, known as ‘The Pupper Robots,’ as part of their Hands-On college course in developing AI-enabled robot dogs.

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The Relentless School Nurse: “My Mother Was a Shooter!”

Relentless School Nurse

After stepping off the stage at the NASN conference, where I had just concluded my 90-minute presentation on the impact of gun violence in schools, I was hopeful that my message had resonated with the audience. Little did I know that an unforgettable encounter awaited me. As I made my way back to my seat, a school nurse approached me with a determined look on her face.

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2023 Arizona State Convention at a Glance.

Arizona Health and Physical Education

This is a first look at the 2023 Arizona State Convention schedule at a Glance. Details and more information will soon follow. There are still a few openings available for presentation. If you are interested, please click on the link below. Thank you.

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Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor : The Greatest Darts Player of All Time

The Sporting

Phil Taylor - The best Darts player that ever lived. Phil Taylor is, without doubt, the greatest darts player of all time and has a real claim to being one of the greatest sportsmen who ever lived. ‘The Power’ retired after the PDC World Championship in 2018, after threatening to for a few years, and we take a look at just what made his career so special.

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Tracking Student Progress In Physical Education

PLT4M

This article explores all things tracking student progress in physical education. First, we discuss the benefits aka the why. Next, we break down the what, when, and how of tracking student progress in physical education. In addition, we provide examples and strategies that can be applied to your classroom setting. Benefits of Tracking Student Progress – The Why Tracking student progress benefits students, teachers, administrators, and families.

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Is it time to ditch changing during PE lessons?

PE Scholar

By Paul Sammon & Lee Sullivan Our inspiration for writing this bog stems from a shared concern and frustration at the significant amount of timetabled

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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: How You Can Help

Teen Health Mississippi

“Man up! Boys don’t cry!” “Wipe your face. You’re a strong black woman. You’ll be fine.” “Stop acting bipolar.” “There’s nothing wrong with you. You just want attention.” “People are gonna think you’re loco/crazy if you keep acting like that.” Have you ever found yourself saying or hearing any of the above phrases or something similar? These are all phrases that cause stigma around mental health.

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