Relentless School Nurse

JULY 30, 2022

. The impact of COVID on school nursing is not yet fully realized, but what we do know is there are many open positions. The fall of 2022 looks rather bleak for some school districts. I have been on the faculty of Rutgers University – Camden School of Nursing for more than a decade. One of my roles is clinical coordinator, placing our students in practicum experiences with certified school nurses across the state.

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Physical Education Update

JULY 25, 2022

As the new school year begins, I thought we’d experiment with a new look for the PE Update blog. And to kick off our new look (which I may change at any minute, by the way) here’s a video demonstrating the latest fitness craze. OK, maybe not a “craze,” but this workout combines walking and dancing and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels.

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Drowning in the Shallow

JULY 31, 2022

How do we improve the quality of teaching in PE and in so doing improve both student learning and the student experience?

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Elementary P.E. Games

JULY 26, 2022

Overview. Minions Yoga Freeze Dance has arrived! Inspired by the new hit movie – The Rise of Gru. It’s the perfect brain break and dancing game for kids! Get ready to dance and party along with your favorite minions. Find the full video and the directions for how to play down below If you’re looking for more Just Dance / Freeze Dance games for kids, then also be sure to check out my entire Yoga Freeze Dance series along with some of my recent games – Rabbits On The Run

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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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Slow Chat PE

JULY 18, 2022

This was a great way of rethinking our curriculum. drowningintheshallow. I dislike the guiding principles of ‘ broad ‘ and ‘ balanced ‘ when it comes to thinking about the PE curriculum and the selection of activities and sports within it. They are vague, they don’t help the design process and they don’t really apply to an individual subject but to a school curriculum (for a nice critical perspective read Colin Richard’s Impact magazine article Broad?

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 16, 2022

My last blog post , has opened up interesting discussions about boundaries and setting them for the upcoming school year. One response was from Judy Doran, a school nurse who writes “Maine Points.” She shares her insightful reflections below: Boundaries by Judy Doran. Things I already do…… NO work emails on personal phone. Literally, shut off the computer at home so that you can’t just walk by and jiggle a mouse or trackpad to check in on things.

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Physical Education Update

JULY 31, 2022

Here’s a video you might discuss in your health classes. From Thailand (with sub-titles), it’s billed as one of the best anti-smoking ads ever. And indeed, it was highly effective in increasing the number of telephone inquires by Thais wanting to quit smoking. The video shows the reaction of young adults (and teens), when approached by a child asking for a light for a cigarette.

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The PE Specialist

JULY 29, 2022

What do you do on your First Week of School? The first day is tough – you want to play some games, have some fun, but you know that you need to establish the procedures and class expectations as well. How do you accomplish all of it and what kinds of activities do you plan? Remember, this […].

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USA Today

JULY 27, 2022

The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards has announced the 2021-22 All-USA TODAY HSSA Boys Rising Stars of the Year! The 51 standouts will represent their state as national Boys Rising Star of the Year nominees. The winner, along with three finalists, will be revealed on July 31 during an on-demand broadcast, which this year will feature top athletes in 29 boys and girls sports awards categories as well as special honors like Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, Team of the Year and Play of the

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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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The Sporting

JULY 27, 2022

A personal account of ACL recovery, day 3 In my mind, after the ACL surgery I imagined myself working out to recover like Rocky training to fight Ivan Drago or like Bo Cruz in Hustle. I’d be running up hills, squatting with weights, doing box jumps… Not even close- not yet anyway. I’m on day 3 post-surgery. My knee is still almost the size of my head, I’ve probably walked a combined 500 steps over the last 4 days and my “exercise” consists of lying on my back and squeezing my glutes or quads.

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Association for Physical Education

JULY 15, 2022

15/07/22 With temperatures continuing to soar in the coming week, please see afPE’s Safe Practice guidance below: 2.15.9 Organisers should also establish a contingency date that is acceptable to all […]. The post Extreme Heat Weather Warning: Guidance for the PESSPA Sector appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 31, 2022

. I appreciate the readers of my blog! They often reach out and send messages or leave public comments on the website. One of my most loyal readers is veteran school nurse Linda Morse, who retired from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) several years ago. She has a deep knowledge of school nursing from her wide-angle lens as one of the few school nurses at the state level.

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Physical Education Update

JULY 23, 2022

Why this video? Simple. It’s a wonderful demonstration of the joy of movement, shared between a boy and his dog. And isn’t the joy of movement what physical educators are trying to impart to their students? (And who knew that you can not only ride skateboards, you can also chew them). ! I can’t think of better images to leave you with as we break for the summer.

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Fit and Fun Play

JULY 28, 2022

Look, we get it. Your schedule’s packed as it is. The last thing you feel like doing in your non-existent free time is writing grants for sensory rooms. Applying for grants is time-consuming (a single application can take months to complete). It’s also tedious. But the thing is, creating sensory rooms in schools is expensive (but worth it). A sensory space often requires extensive renovations or a full-on makeover, especially if it includes equipment for children with autism spectrum disorders,

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USA Today

JULY 31, 2022

The 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards played out to perfection on Sunday night, with the national spotlight shining brightly on the best in high school sports from across the country. Hosted by NFL greats Rob Gronkowski and Vernon Davis, the national awards show honored Players of the Year in 29 sports, plus special awards for Boys and Girls Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year and Play of the Year.

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The Everlearner

JULY 27, 2022

This post is part 3 in a series of 5 (minimum) posts on questioning techniques in the PE classroom. If you have not yet read Part 1 and Part 2 covering three different methodologies in each post, I encourage you to do so. Q&A is one of the fundamental skills of a classroom-based PE teacher. As previously stated , I believe that asking questions should have the following, and only the following purposes: to cause the maximum new learning possible; to encourage the maximum adaptation of previo

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Association for Physical Education

JULY 27, 2022

26/07/2022 All schools across the UK can be part of the world’s biggest marathon – sign up for free to the 2022 TCS Mini London Marathon in schools today. The […]. The post TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 27, 2022

A big thank you to the University of Tennessee Nursing profession, Dr. Carole Myers for inviting me back to her podcast, HeathConnections. This time, I was in conversation with Dr. Allyson Neal about childhood trauma. Tune in by clicking on the link below to listen to our discussion: . HealthConnections: People, Health and Policy. Childhood trauma refers to a frightening, dangerous, threatening, or violent event that a child finds overwhelmingly distressing or emotionally painful and which often

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Physical Education Update

JULY 21, 2022

With the school year winding down and the World Cup about to start this week, here’s a video that’s extremely timely. It’s a soccer version of the Kyrie Irving Uncle Drew basketball video we posted in a past blog. I. In this version, soccer freestyle champion, Sean Garnier pretends he’s an old man and surprises a group of young men player street soccer in a park.

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S&S

JULY 26, 2022

Tie-dye shirts are a timeless activity, and this version of it contains a special twist! How2PlayToday has shared a step-by-step guide on how to make a neon tie dye shirt which can look amazing in the sunlight, or even in … Read More. The post DIY Neon Tie Dye Tutorial appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Player Development Project

JULY 19, 2022

The power of storytelling in human evolution and development is often overlooked in sport. PDP Editor and UEFA A licensed coach, Dave Wright discusses how the stories we share and our ability to change the narrative can shape the future of player development. At the time of writing, Player Development Project is almost four-years-old. During our time as a team and an ever-growing network of contributors, we have been fortunate enough to interview and connect with hundreds of experts in a variety

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The Sporting

JULY 18, 2022

Read a personal account of the lead-up to ACL surgery As someone going into ACL surgery in a few hours, I had the urge to write about my post-surgery goals to keep myself honest. My journey will be updated every week or two over the next 12 months, helping others who are currently waiting for ACL surgery or experiencing post-surgery recovery. 36 Hours to Go Until Surgery All I can think about is what I want to be able to do once I’ve recovered from my surgery.

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The Everlearner

JULY 20, 2022

This post is part 2 in a series of five (minimum) posts on questioning techniques in the PE classroom. If you have not yet read Part 1 covering three different methodologies, I encourage you to do so here. Q&A is one of the most fundamental skills of a classroom-based PE teacher. As previously stated , I believe that asking questions should have the following, and only the following purposes: to cause the maximum new learning possible; to encourage the maximum adaptation of previously learne

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 28, 2022

Thank you to the wonderful group at FAACT’s – Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connections Team for inviting me to discuss what parents, students, and school nurses can do to prepare for a safe school year. We had a frank discussion about the importance of civil communication and collaboration to ensure safety for your children and teens. . .

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Physical Education Update

JULY 19, 2022

Here’s a video that has gone viral – it’s based on the true story of a group of boys who lived on a floating village off the coast of Thailand. The boys wanted to play soccer, but had no place to play. So, they built a playing field on a floating dock. The boys played barefoot on the hard boards of the dock and spent a lot of time fetching their ball from the water.

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S&S

JULY 25, 2022

In an age of technology, creative outdoor activities are getting played less and becoming harder to come by. Here are some lesser-known games that are great for a group of friends, a P.E. class, or even a summer camp, any … Read More. The post 5 Great Outdoor Games For Groups Of Kids appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Human Kinetics

JULY 18, 2022

From Joncie Albright, PGMT , Physical Education Teacher at Locus Grove Primary School in Orange County, Virginia. . Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, Fourth Edition , is the one must-have book for all new and veteran elementary physical education teachers! The clean, straightforward organization makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.

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USA Today

JULY 27, 2022

Bergen Catholic’s football program has created a tradition of success for multiple seasons, with the New Jersey high school power consistently mentioned among the best in the nation. And to echo USA TODAY High School Sports Awards ‘ Randy Buffington, behind every great team is a solid head coach. That’s certainly true of the Crusaders’ Vito Campanile, who has been nominated for USA Today High School Sports Awards Coach of the Year.

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PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

PLT4M is excited to be celebrating our 10 year company anniversary! Over the last 10 years, PLT4M has set out to change the game of physical education, athletics, and wellness for school districts all across the country. What started as a passion project for our two co-founders while they were teaching and coaching has since grown into a nationwide fitness and health movement.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 25, 2022

The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) is inviting all healthcare providers to join the call to declare gun violence a health emergency for U.S. children. You can sign this important letter to be delivered to Secretary Xavier Becerra, JD of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, of the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

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Physical Education Update

JULY 17, 2022

This video provides a great reminder for PE teachers and coaches. We should always remember that younger/smaller students live in a very different world than the one adults inhabit. While this video highlights a hockey rink, the concept applies to soccer fields and nets, basketball courts, gymnasiums, gym equipment, running tracks, swimming pools and more.

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S&S

JULY 20, 2022

The “Dog Days” of summer are here, and everyone needs to find their own way to get out of the house but also to stay cool! Whether it’s fun swimming activities in the pool, staying cool in the shade, or … Read More. The post 8 Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer appeared first on S&S Blog.

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