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An Introduction to Meaningful physical education

PE Scholar

Meaningful PE has become a great framework for practitioners and leaders of our subject to use to consider whether their offer is meeting the needs of all

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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. The goal of the club was to educate students on the importance of physical activity and provide them with resources that would empower them to take ownership of their health and physical activity habits.

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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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The Process

Player Development Project

What is success in youth development? UEFA A licensed academy coach & PDP Technical Advisor, Dan Wright discusses his philosophy of what success looks like when a coach takes a long term view to their approach. We know the process of learning is complex and each individual’s journey is unique and non-linear. For young people, the process of learning to play football should be very similar to most learning experiences.

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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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Visualising Social Justice Terminology in PE: Clarifications and Insights

PE Scholar

Written by Shrehan Lynch and Lee Sullivan Understanding and addressing social justice in Physical Education (PE) is essential for creating an inclusive

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Gourd Vibes Only: Patients and Staff Enjoy Terror-ific Halloween Fun at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

Stanford Childrens

Doctors, nurses, therapists, hospital staff and volunteers at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford all went the extra mile to give patients the ‘BOOst’ they need to feel better this Halloween. Young patients and hospital staff who were dressed as superheroes, forest creatures, Minions, and Super Mario took to the hospital’s annual Trick-or-Treat Trail.

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The Art of Effective Coach Communication

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Webinar replay, we host Psychologist and Motivational Interviewing Pioneer, Prof. Stephen Rollnick. Stephen is a world leader in psychology and recently co-authored the book, Coaching Athletes to be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sport. Alongside him is UEFA Pro Licensed Coach and Assistant Coach at Crawley Town, Edu Rubio.

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Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Do Now Activity (DNA)

PE Scholar

Applying effective teaching techniques to Physical Education (PE) This series of PE pedagogy techniques follows our previous series on key PEdagogical

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6 Simple Origami Tutorials to Celebrate Origami Day

S&S

Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, where a single sheet of paper is intricately folded into various shapes and designs without cutting, gluing, or marking the paper. Origami Day is November 11th, a fun way to celebrate … Read More The post 6 Simple Origami Tutorials to Celebrate Origami Day appeared first on S&S 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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Preview of Exhibitors

Arizona Health and Physical Education

We are going to have some amazing exhibitors at our convention this year! We don’t want to spoil all of them, so here is just a few to expect at the convention this year!

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Raising Happy Athletes – The Parent’s Playbook with Asia Mape

Complete Performance

On today’s PerformHappy podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of sport parenting with a truly special guest, Asia Mape. Asia is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and sports TV producer who has worked for all the major sports networks, covering some of the biggest… The post Raising Happy Athletes – The Parent’s Playbook with Asia Mape appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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PE Insights Episode 38 Dr Will Platz – The affective domain and curriculum design

PE Scholar

Introduction In this episode of PE Insights, Nathan Walker chats with guest Dr Will Platz. Will is head of Early Years and Lower School (DUCKS) PE.

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Hormones: The Alchemists of Skin and Hair Health

Designs for Health

The role of hormones in skin and hair health When thinking about radiant skin and hair, often the first associations that come to mind have to do with topical applications, such as moisturizers, sunscreens, shampoos, and conditioners. However, healthy hormonal balance can also play an important role in achieving a healthy glow from the inside out — including supporting the physiology of clear, radiant skin and strong, luxurious hair.

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Dove Self Esteem Program

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Dear Educator, Who wants a $50 dollar gift card to Amazon??? If you are like me, you are looking for free lesson plans and group curriculum! Dove Self Esteem Project now has tons of no prep/no cost resources for educators that you can use right away or plug into your plan for the 2024-25 school year! Use the form below to sign up for these free resources, and you will have a chance to win an Amazon gift card or even an all expenses paid trip to a national conference of your choosing!

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5 Ideas for Quality Family Time

RC Families

Quality family time is important for families to be healthy and happy. I think that most parents get this. We KNOW that quality family time is important for the kids, but when it comes down to actually following through on that idea, parents may struggle with specifics. What exactly is QUALITY time? What activities does.

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Five myths about PE and sport you might need to deal with

The Everlearner

This post is written for PE teachers or those teaching or coaching young people in an educational setting. Within the post, I want to present five myths to you and then write what I would typically say or discuss with a student in response to their use of the myth or even, delicately, in response to these myths being displayed by other colleagues or parents of the students.

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How can I engage my players more quickly at the start of training?

Player Development Project

The question this week comes from Rupert: “I’m always in a rush before training due to working in a shared facility. Do you have any ideas that could help me get organised quicker and engage the players?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with? We would love to hear from you! Here’s what you can do: 1.

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Pin the Nose on the Snowman Game for the Winter Season

S&S

Looking for a fun and engaging group activity that can be enjoyed by all ages? Our new Pin the Nose on the Snowman Game is such a fun choice! Whether you are working with seniors in a living facility, managing … Read More The post Pin the Nose on the Snowman Game for the Winter Season appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Taking Coconuts: A Fun Instant Activity

The PE Specialist

Hey Everyone! Hope all is well! In this post we wanted to share a fun activity called Taking Coconuts. This is a great activity to do with large groups and no setup (other than asking students to come grab a spot and a beanbag).

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Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone

Lampe

By: Rachel R and Rosie K We both came to the Meaningful PE approach through colleagues who recognized that many of the features of Meaningful PE were already embedded in our programs prior to us learning about the approach specifically.

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A Scoping Review Exploring Whether a Free “Offer” Devalues or Widens Sport and Physical Activity Participation Amongst Children and Young Adults Aged 0–25?

PE Scholar

Investigating whether “a free “offer” devalues or widens sport and physical activity participation amongst children and young adults.

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Funding Model May be Next Pressure Point in Early Ed

Rennie Center

Funding Model May be Next Pressure Point in Early Ed Sam Drysdale catherine-rauseo Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:06 Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:00 State House News Service As Gov. Maura Healey's administration rolled out $402 million this week for new early education and care program contracts, a Boston-based education research group is urging the state to rethink its funding model in a new era where early childhood education is more flush with cash.

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Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice: An Interview with Brad Weiner

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

We’re excited to launch a brand-new season of What’s New in Adapted Physical Education (APE) with a fresh, research-to-practice focus. Starting with this season, we’ll be releasing episodes every two weeks, each centered on in-depth topics that spotlight how research can directly support and enhance practical teaching strategies in the field. In our latest episode, host Scott McNamara welcomes Brad Wiener, an experienced APE supervisor in Fairfax County, Virginia, to discuss the exciting changes

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Bring One Take One

Arizona Health and Physical Education

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10 Fun, Flexible Ways to Energize PE with NowNets

Gopher Sport

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Report Emphasizes Flexibility, Tech In Education

Rennie Center

Report Emphasizes Flexibility, Tech In Education Sam Drysdale catherine-rauseo Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:10 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:00 State House News Service Following a presentation on reforming education to embrace artificial intelligence, build more flexibility into the school day, and fundamentally rethink how and where students learn, the state’s K-12 education commissioner agreed that Massachusetts “needs to be willing to embrace change.

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Hoop Ball (Grades 3-8)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Valerie Nagy, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn If you are familiar with Harry Potter, you will have heard of the game Quidditch. This module introduces students to Hoop Ball, which was inspired by the game of Quidditch. It focuses on fundamental skills and teamwork, and activities combine skill development and communication skills through a dynamic and supportive environment where all students can thrive.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Woman’s Vote

Relentless School Nurse

This morning, I was delighted to read this moving message from my dear friend and colleague, Donna Gaffney: Honor in, Like you, Michelle Obama’s speech in Kalamazoo really moved me. I began To think about the women in my life who came before me, personally and professionally, paved the way for us today. I also thought about my daughter and granddaughters, I know you did too!

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Learning to love school: A blueprint for student engagement

Rennie Center

Learning to love school: A blueprint for student engagement Op-ed by Gerald Chan and Steve Zrike catherine-rauseo Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:12 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:00 The Boston Globe A new report from the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy describes the condition of education in Massachusetts and highlights the need for innovations to address chronic absenteeism, lagging academic growth, and other troubling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which have hit historically marginalized group

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Ed Report Recommends Thinking Outside Classroom Walls

Rennie Center

Ed Report Recommends Thinking Outside Classroom Walls Jennifer Smith catherine-rauseo Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:13 Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:00 Commonwealth Beacon The world and the workplace are changing, and education reformers say the state’s education model needs to change with it. A new action plan released by the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy on Tuesday pushes adopting more flexible teaching models and enthusiastically incorporating new technologies to expand school systems and r

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New approach to early literacy taking shape

Rennie Center

New approach to early literacy taking shape Sam Drysdale catherine-rauseo Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:15 Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:00 State House News Service State education officials are praising Gov. Maura Healey's new proposal to invest in early education literacy, as students here and across the country continue to struggle behind reading expectations. On last year's state testing , just 41 percent of third through eighth graders scored in the "meeting or exceeding expectations" range for English Lang

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Symposium addresses student learning challenges in Holyoke

Rennie Center

Symposium addresses student learning challenges in Holyoke Melissa Torres catherine-rauseo Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:18 Sat, 11/04/2023 - 12:00 Channel 22 News Dozens of education officials and business leaders from across the state were in Holyoke Thursday morning for the 2023 Condition of Education symposium. Right now many students are still recovering from pandemic learning loss, and educators are trying their best re- engage students.