November, 2024

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. We explore what student participation in PE means, how school districts can create a lasting impact, and provide actionable strategies to apply in schools. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S Re

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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

Let me introduce myself. My name is Casey Page and I am a physical education teacher in Shelby County, Kentucky, which is a suburb of Louisville. I also coach golf and am an assistant athletic director at our school, but I have always thought of myself as a teacher first. In March 2024, I was lucky enough to be named the 2024 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Prepared Without Panic – Maryland’s Active Shooter Drill Evolution

Relentless School Nurse

Finally, some positive news in emergency preparedness for schools: Maryland’s new active shooter drill guidelines , set to take effect in the 2025 school year, mark a significant shift towards prioritizing student mental health while maintaining effective emergency readiness. As a school nurse who has long advocated for such changes, I’m heartened to see this growing recognition of the emotional toll that traditional emergency drills can impose on our students.

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Snowman Championships (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Aaron Hart, Nichole Wilder, Eliza Kuhn Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart Get ready to kick off a month of winter-themed excitement and teamwork with the Snowman Championships! This interactive event is designed for both the classroom and physical education. Activities and lessons bring students together through fun, snowman-inspired challenges that build leadership skills, foster community, and strengthen school spirit.

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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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Ask Me Anything About Sports Medicine

Stanford Childrens

Alexandra Abbott, MD (right) reviews an x-ray at the Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Sunnyvale, Calif. Drawing from her experience as a former collegiate athlete at Cal Poly Pomona and with a history of providing care for young athletes and pro teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Alexandra Abbott, MD , pediatric sports medicine specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health , discusses the rise in professionalization of youth sports, consequences of overtraining, risk facto

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Building a Positive School Culture for Student Success

Gopher Sport

A positive school culture creates an environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to take risks in their learning. Establishing Shared Mission and Values We focus on establishing a shared school mission, values, and behaviors geared toward both academic and social-emotional success for every student. This involves building and maintaining meaningful relationships among teachers and staff and creating an environment where all members feel safe, valued, and seen.

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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

In a school era focused on technology and standardized tests, might the key to some students’ success lie not in more academic work on a device, but in the opportunity to move their bodies outdoors? Many schools today have an RTI (Response to Intervention) or WIN (What I Need) class schedule that helps provide intervention, engagement and enrichment activities for students.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Coping with Stress – Embrace Glimmers in Challenging Times

Relentless School Nurse

As school nurses, our days are a whirlwind of responsibilities: addressing student health needs, adapting to ever-changing protocols, and striving to keep everyone safe. Lately, that whirlwind has felt more like a storm—especially after a deeply disappointing presidential election. The combination of professional demands and personal disillusionment left me in a constant state of high alert, overwhelmed by stress and searching for a way to cope.

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. It also aids the coaches and families ‘the rest of the day’ to handle other business. However, as our understanding of nutrition, sleep, and athlete health has evolved, it’s worth reconsidering this practice.

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Preschooler Living Seizure-Free With Leading-Edge Medicine

Stanford Childrens

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Epilepsy Center provides the latest treatments and loads of compassion for kids with epilepsy “It came as a complete shock,” recalls Lorena Castillo. Out of nowhere and without warning, her 20-month-old son, Samuel, had a large, long seizure. She had never seen one, so she wasn’t sure what was happening. “I was getting ready for work and I heard a scream,” says Lorena.

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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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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA). With over 30 years of teaching experience spanning Canada, Singapore, Jakarta, and Dubai, Allison has crafted a Physical Education (PE) program that not only caters to her students’ physical needs but also nurtur

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Why I Love High School Sports

Changing the Game Project

Two weeks ago, my son TJ’s (#9 above with his senior teammates) high school soccer career came to an end in a state playoff game, culminating a week of highs and lows for me, of beginnings and endings, of joy and pain. All of those things come together in high school sports and that’s why I love them. And sometimes hate them, but mostly love them.

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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

SHAPE America

The Will to Win By Gunnery Sergeant Edwin Paul Omanahernandez Resiliency embodies the physical, mental and moral disciplines of Marine character. It enables them to adapt and push through adversity and overcome any obstacle they face. It’s the iron-clad resolve to rise after every fall, maintain sharp focus, and perform with precision. Resiliency is forged through rigorous training, moral grounding, and a steadfast support system from mental health resources, peers, and strong leadership.

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AKA Give to the Max 2024 - AKA in The Family

AKA Sports

This blog post will serve as a reflection on AKASPORT and the impact AKA as an organization has on families around Minnesota. Additionally, we will hear examples from the leadership team as to how AKA has impacted each of us, and looks to change the face of youth sports unilaterally. Marketing Director parker harrington - Sports and Family Sports bring families together in meaningful ways.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024 8:00 am Independent Newsmedia Lara Cox wants to get kids moving. The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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Bass Center Caregiver Wellness Event Fosters Community and Connection

Stanford Childrens

Event helped attendees learn tools and techniques to enhance their wellness while caring for loved ones In late September, a few dozen caregivers of children with cancer or blood or immunological disorders gathered on the Stanford campus to do something critical but often overlooked: carve out time to focus on their own wellness. The event, the inaugural Bass Center Wellness Education Day for Pediatric Caregivers, was designed to help attendees learn valuable tools and techniques to enhance thei

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

Gopher Sport

SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE DOM Sports Hockey season is here! Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. When it comes to introducing young players to the game of hockey, safety and performance are top priorities for teachers and coaches.

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The Relentless School Nurse: #NursesVote – Let’s Get Out There!

Relentless School Nurse

A final message for Election Day 2024 from one of my fav guest bloggers, Judy Doran. Judy, Maine’s 2023 School Nurse of the Year, is here to share her heartfelt message about the importance of voting. With decades of nursing including 16 years of school nursing, she has a knack for connecting with her community. Judy knows firsthand how crucial this day is for all of us.

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How to Inspire a Lifelong Love of Learning in Your Children: Practical Tips for Parents

Keeping Kids in Motion

In today’s rapidly evolving world, a love for learning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. As a parent, you have the unique role of setting the foundation for your child’s curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptability.

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How Technology Can Support Students with Chronic Health Issues

Magnus Health

In today’s digital age, technology is transforming the way healthcare is delivered — including in school settings. For K-12 school nurses, managing the health of students with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy can be challenging. Electronic health record (EHR) software is revolutionizing this aspect of school healthcare, offering numerous benefits that can enhance the quality of care and streamline administrative tasks.

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

#FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE December 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 7:30-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-8:05 am – WELCOME Overview of Day’s Activities / Presentations from Ben Brandau 8:10-9:10 am – LECTURE Building Foundational Fitness in 7th Grade Sports Academy by Elijah Beamon OVERVIEW: In the 7th grade sports academy, strength and conditioning are integrated to build foundational fitness.

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Q&A: How to Spot a Counterfeit Car Seat

Stanford Childrens

As families prepare for holiday travel, there’s another item check before getting on the road: your child’s car seat. Experts are warning of counterfeit car seats after seeing an alarming rise in the number of such seats purchased by unknowing parents. These seats are being sold at major online retailers that allow third party sellers, tempting parents with a much lower cost.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

Gopher Sport

By: Gopher Community Physical Education teacher Heather Burd is not just an educator; she’s an example of resilience, compassion, and empowerment. Heather’s journey is one-of-a-kind. Born with right hemiplegia, a partial paralysis on her right side—a condition as rare as she is unique—Heather has faced physical challenges from day one. Yet, her story is not about limitations; it’s about possibilities.

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DfE Call for Evidence Summary

PE Scholar

In response to the DfE’s call for evidence, the team here at PE Scholar submitted an extensive reply in relation to PE - here is a shortened summary of

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Digital PE Lesson Plan Templates

PLT4M

Planning effective physical education lessons can be challenging, especially when juggling a packed schedule with various courses. But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. With a library of trusted PE lesson plan templates, PLT4M empowers educators to save time and focus on what matters most: engaging and inspiring their students.

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Balancing Whole Athlete Development with Talent Development

MSU

By Dr. Jennifer Roth Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The youth sport environment can be a great place for youth to learn important life skills that they can transfer to other areas of their lives. However, this doesn’t happen automatically for kids who participate in youth sports, rather the coach needs to be intentional in creating an environment that fosters life skill development.

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2024 Arizona Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Award

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Mark has been in the field of education since 1976. Mark’s journey in education brought him to Arizona in 1982 where he began teaching adapted physical education at the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. While at ASDB, he helped to organize and develop the first ever Adapted Sports Program for sensory impaired, multi-disabled students. The program included opportunities in adapted sport organizations such as the Special Olympics, Disabled Sports USA and USABA.

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A New Era of Mental Health Care for NICU Parents

Stanford Childrens

Traditionally, neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are laser-focused on helping the smallest and most critically ill babies recover. While that’s always the primary goal, a handful of forward-thinking hospitals have embraced a family-focused approach to care that also includes the parents’ mental health and well-being. When a baby is critically ill and in the NICU, the stress on parents can be unrelenting and can last for months.

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New Exam Question Resources for IB SEHS

The Everlearner

Dear PE colleagues. My team and I write a huge volume of exam questions and mark schemes for all kinds of purposes. We write ExamSimulator content for all PE courses as well as National Mock Exams for pretty much every PE course out there. In recent weeks, the team (Andy Tolley, Hannah Curtis, Kim Nkonde and myself) have been analysing and writing ExamSimulator content for the brand-new International Baccalaureate Sports, exercise and health science course (IB SEHS), which is being taught and st

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PE Insights Episode 41 Louise Hacking – Periods, sports bras, barriers for girls, and male allyship

PE Scholar

Introduction In this episode, Louise Hacking, a lecturer at Leeds Beckett University and passionate advocate for girls’ participation in physical

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No Cell Phones In Class, No Problem With PLT4M

PLT4M

Cellphone bans in schools are at an all-time high. Many educators and schools have decided to say, “No cell phones in class!” citing their potential for distraction and misuse. However, this doesn’t mean technology needs to be pushed aside completely. In fact, banning phones opens the door for more purposeful and innovative uses of technology to enhance student learning and academic performance.

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Creating Assistive Technology in APE with Nicole McCoy

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

Welcome back to What's New in Adapted Physical Education , where we shine a light on trailblazers in the field of adapted physical education (APE). In this episode, we interview Nicole McCoy (@ ), an APE teacher in Lancaster, Pennsylvania about how she has transformed her teaching by integrating innovative assistive technologies. Her work exemplifies the power of creativity, collaboration, and determination in breaking barriers to participation and fostering independence for her students.

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The ABCs of Me

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Check out the FREE multimedia resource collection for educators from Hip Hop Public Health that teaches kids in grade K-5 about the “ABCs” of healthy relationships with friends and family: Autonomy, Boundaries, and Consent! Their collection includes original videos, songs, standards-aligned lesson plans, take-home materials, and more!

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Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Patient Designs for a Cause

Stanford Childrens

Ellen Washington holds up her completed design for Christian McCaffrey’s cleats. Ellen Washington, 19, can’t contain her excitement. A lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan, she is going to a game on Dec. 8 to watch her favorite player, Christian McCaffrey, and team take on the Chicago Bears. “CMC is a powerhouse for the Niners,” Ellen says. “Me and my brother always cheer for him when he’s on the field.

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Current Student Spotlight – Mariah Dunham

MSU

My native name is “Geezhebowahsay” which means “Circling in the Sky.” My family comes from Sault Ste. Marie, MI on the Sault Ste. Marie reservation, Band of Chippewa Indians. I am 36 and married for 10 years to my wife Brigitte who is also an MSU graduate. We adopted our daughter Amya last November. She is 7 years old and attends the same K-12 school that I teach at.