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: Beyond the Ballot: Talking to Kids About Loss and Uncertainty After an Election

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. More than twenty-four hours have passed since the election results were confirmed. I have spent the time trying to wrap my head around the outcome. But in the wee hours of that morning, 2:00 am, processing the news was incomprehensible. Amid my panic, Donna Gaffney , a brilliant and compassionate nurse psychotherapist sent me a lifeline at that early hour.

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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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From Premature Twins to Water Polo Pros

Stanford Childrens

During National Prematurity Awareness Month, we’re sharing a story that proves that babies can have a bright future even if they are born too soon Parents who suddenly find themselves with a premature baby —or babies—are often overwhelmed and terrified by the fact that babies born preterm are at risk for more health problems at birth and later in life.

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Teaching the Principles of Training. It's Time to Get This Right! Part 1/2

The Everlearner

Specificity! Progression! Overload! Reversibility! FITT! This is the hitting zone for PE teachers and highly influential subject knowledge for us all whether teaching Key stages 1-5 or teaching a PE qualification such as GCSE or A-level or BTEC. Every PE teacher knows the principles of training and there is zero confusion about what the principles mean and how to teach them, right?

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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: Nurses Demand Ethical Leadership – RFK Jr. Is Not the Answer

Relentless School Nurse

In their Letter to the Editor, Oregon nurses Teri Mills and Savannah Powell present a principled stand against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Drawing on their professional expertise and ethical responsibility, they argue that Kennedy’s controversial positions fundamentally undermine public health principles.

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Building Champions for Life with Valorie Kondos Field 

Complete Performance

Hi guys! On today’s PerformHappy podcast, I’m absolutely thrilled to bring you a conversation with none other than Miss Val—yes, the Valorie Kondos Field, legendary former head coach of UCLA gymnastics. Miss Val led her team to seven national championships and was even named Coach… The post Building Champions for Life with Valorie Kondos Field appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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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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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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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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11 Themed Paint By Sticker Books – Peel and Stick Interactive Activity

S&S

Move over, coloring books! Paint by Sticker® is here with a fresh, fun craft for kids and adults. Paint by Sticker offers a fun, mess-free alternative to the traditional paint by numbers. It simplifies the process with its innovative sticker … Read More The post 11 Themed Paint By Sticker Books – Peel and Stick Interactive Activity appeared first on S&S Blog.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: A Shot of Truth – Why “SHOT IN THE ARM” Matters Now More Than Ever

Relentless School Nurse

SHOT IN THE ARM should be seen by all 8 billion people on Earth! We need to rethink our collective behavior as a society facing the consequences of misinformation and a denial of objective truths that are the foundation of civilization. – Neil deGrasse Tyson (Exec Producer) The open access to the documentary SHOT IN THE ARM , now streaming on PBS , is particularly significant in today’s polarized political climate, especially with Robert F.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. We explore some of the top physical education electives and how physical education teachers and programs across the country are encouraging lifetime fitness through a physical education electives model. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Ed

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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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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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9 Crossword Puzzle Activities for All Ages

S&S

National Crossword Puzzle Day is celebrated on December 21st! Crossword puzzles are a fun and engaging way to pass time while sharpening both language and vocabulary skills. We offer a variety of crosswords with varying degrees of difficulty and font … Read More The post 9 Crossword Puzzle Activities for All Ages appeared first on S&S Blog.

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HOLIDAY BINGO

Keeping Kids in Motion

“Reading is to the brain what exercise is to the body.” -Joseph Addison HOLIDAY BINGO is another exciting holiday game for all ages. It consists of 25 challenges alternating between reading and exercise. The goal is the complete as many BINGOs as possible throughout the holiday season.

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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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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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Serving Our Nation and Patients

Stanford Childrens

Every year, Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. We are recognizing some members of the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health team who reflect on their time in the military and how it applies to their roles in health care today. Abigail Amedia, RN, CPN, Clinical Nurse “I separated from the Air Force as a Captain.

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Student Voice Survey Pack

PE Scholar

This downloadable pack includes a suggested annual student voice survey and a shorter ‘snapshot’ survey that could be used after you have tried something

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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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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Double Your Impact – Donate to Brady This Giving Tuesday!

Relentless School Nurse

This Giving Tuesday, your donation can go twice as far. Brady , one of the leading organizations fighting against gun violence, is offering a 200% match on all early donations – meaning your gift will be doubled to help protect our communities. For decades, Brady has been on the frontlines, working to pass common-sense gun safety laws and take on the NRA.

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Learning to Love Performing with Coach Michelle Hong

Complete Performance

On today’s PerformHappy podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome figure skating coach Michelle Hong. Michelle’s approach to coaching is a breath of fresh air, bringing forward a healthier, more holistic way to enjoy the sport of figure skating—a direction that so many young athletes need. Her… The post Learning to Love Performing with Coach Michelle Hong appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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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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Physical Literacy and Teacher Professional Development

PE Scholar

Professional development for generalist classroom teachers and specialist physical education teachers in nurturing physical literacy.

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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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Thankful for Tryptophan

Designs for Health

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, many families are planning their holiday meal, including stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and, above all, the turkey. Why is turkey so important on Thanksgiving? It is assumed that this tradition originated in an event commonly referred to as the “first Thanksgiving”. There is evidence of a meal shared by the Pilgrim settlers at the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts and the Wampanoag people in late 1621, as described in a letter writte

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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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