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Create a Lifelong Impact With Free Water Safety Education

SHAPE America

Helping keep students safe goes beyond the classroom and campus setting. As schools let out for the summer and summer camps begin, there are a few ways to help students stay safer in, on or around the water. Why is water safety so important? The statistics tell the story. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5 to 14 (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

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Dear Edexcel GCSE PE students, this is how to ace your Paper 2 exam in 2024

The Everlearner

Editor's note : This post was originally released in June 2022 and has been updated to make it relevant for teachers supporting their students with their 2024 PE and Sport exams. Dear Edexcel GCSE PE student, Yes, you! The one reading this post. I wanted to ask for a few moments of your time now that your Paper 1 PE exam is behind you in order to share a few ideas about how to really prepare sharply for your Paper 2 exam.

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Robust, Resilient, and Ready – Physical Preparation in High-Performance Football

First Beat

Wednesday, July 03 @ 2pm BST/3pm CET/9am ET Join us for an exclusive webinar with special guest Nick Grantham, Lead First Team Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Premier League , and Firstbeat’s Nigel Stockill. Learn from the Best Discover Nick’s proven strategies and practical approach to creating strong and healthy players capable of withstanding and recovering from the intense demands of training and competition, ensuring they are fully prepared to perform at the weekend.

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Golf (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: LaDonda Porter, Shannon Maly, Stephanie Dickson, Dan Tennessen, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Eliza Kuhn Introducing middle school students to golf brings with it opportunities for both physical and mental growth. As we embark on this exciting journey through the OPEN golf module, students will not only learn the fundamental techniques of putting and chipping, but they will also develop essential life skills such as patience, perseverance, and spor

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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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PE Insights Episode 15: Dr Shane Pill – Mosston and Ashworth’s Spectrum of Teaching Styles

PE Scholar

Introduction In this captivating podcast episode, Dr Shane Pill, an esteemed educator with a remarkable 36-year teaching career, takes listeners on a

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Staying in Love with your Sport (Even through Recruiting) with D1 Collegiate Gymnast Kaitlyn Donovan

Complete Performance

I’m beyond excited to share the latest episode of our podcast with you today, featuring an absolute powerhouse in the world of collegiate gymnastics, Caitlyn Donovan. Caitlyn is not just captain of the Illinois State gymnastics team but a beacon of inspiration for anyone navigating… The post Staying in Love with your Sport (Even through Recruiting) with D1 Collegiate Gymnast Kaitlyn Donovan appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Know the Game: Hurling

The Sporting

What is the Irish Sport of Hurling? Everything You Need to Know It’s tough, rough and extremely cool to watch, but what is hurling and how does it work? We’re here to help fill in the blanks about this quintessentially Irish sport. Read on for everything you need to know… Players must hit the ball with their hurley or boot - a classic Irish game of aggression and perseverance The History of Hurling Hurling is a native game of Ireland - and 14 teams participate in the All-Ireland Hurling Champion

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Narratives From YouTube: Juxtaposing Stories About Physical Education

PE Scholar

Students’ and teachers’ actions in physical education practice in terms of “didactic irritations,” through an analysis of YouTube clips

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Dear AQA GCSE PE students, this is how to ace your Paper 2 exam

The Everlearner

Editor's note : This post was originally released in May 2023 and has been updated to make it relevant for teachers supporting their students with their 2024 PE and Sport exams. Dear AQA GCSE PE student, Yes, you! The one reading this post. I wanted to ask for a few moments of your time in order to share with you a few ideas about how to really prepare sharply for your AQA GCSE PE Paper 2 exam.

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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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Understanding Culture to Address Mental Health in the AANHPI Community

Stanford Childrens

Asian Americans and South Asian populations are understudied in most mental health-related research, ranging from epidemiological reports on youth suicide, risk factors for mental illness to treatment options. Mental health providers are making efforts to change this by better understanding the challenges Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youth face and offering culturally informed interventions.

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Here’s How to Avoid Raising a Spoiled Child

RC Families

No parent plans on raising a spoiled child. And no parent wants their child to become a selfish adult. But in order to avoid raising a spoiled child, parents must parent very intentionally. In other words, have a plan. If your child never takes no for an answer and you end up caving in, if.

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7 Engaging Activities for Parents to Foster Children's Self-Regulation Skills

Fit and Fun Play

Written By Dr. Lynne Kenney, PsyD Self-regulation is a core executive function skill associated with academic achievement, learning, behavior, and successful social relationships in children. Self-regulation is generally defined as the ability to manage one’s thoughts, behaviors, and feelings to achieve goal-directed behaviors. Self-regulation is so important that, for many children, it is a better predictor of early academic success than is IQ.

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Alumni Spotlight – Jenna Taylor

MSU

Jenna Taylor is the Girls Pre Academy Technical Director (U6-U8 Age Groups) at Liverpool International Academy Michigan’s Central site headquartered in Pontiac/Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Her roles include coaching soccer teams, overseeing age groups, mentoring coaches, and empowering young girls in sport through workshops, camps, and role model collaboration with older teams.

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How to Keep Children’s Visits at Your Senior Living Facility More Fun

S&S

Are you tasked with providing independent games and activities for your residents to play with their visiting grandchildren. If so, then not to worry. Simply take a look at the following fun products that you can stock your Activity Room … Read More The post How to Keep Children’s Visits at Your Senior Living Facility More Fun appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Local Gardener Lifts Spirits by Grooming on the Hospital’s Animal Topiaries

Stanford Childrens

Who do you call when your giraffe needs a haircut? At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford , it’s the horticultural technician. At the roundabout greenspace outside of the hospital’s west entrance, people are greeted with a roaring menagerie of meticulously trimmed bushes shaped into charming animal figures sculpted as a lion, giraffe, and an elephant with a bird perched on its back, known as the Circle of Friends.

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Maximizing Remote Training: Strategies for Effective Virtual Learning

FACTS Management

Remote training has evolved from an alternative to a cornerstone in employee development. But how can you strategically craft impactful learning journeys?

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Boccia Student Worksheets

PE Scholar

Introduce your students to the world of Boccia, a precision ball sport designed to be inclusive for participants of all abilities.

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How to Get Male Residents Out of Their Rooms and Back Into Your Activity Room

S&S

Are you finding the men in your senior facility avoiding your activities? If so, then consider starting a new club that will get the men out of their rooms and back into your Activity Room once again… A Puzzle Club. … Read More The post How to Get Male Residents Out of Their Rooms and Back Into Your Activity Room appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Remember and Honor

Arizona Health and Physical Education

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Short-Chain Fatty Acids: What Are They and How Do They Support the Gut-Brain Axis?

Designs for Health

What are short-chain fatty acids? Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are metabolites resulting from the fermentation of dietary fibers and resistant starch by the anaerobic microbiota in the large intestine of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. They are also known as postbiotics. SCFAs are saturated aliphatic organic acids consisting of one to six carbons, with acetate (two carbons), propionate (three carbons), and butyrate (four carbons) being the most abundant.

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May 2024: Educator Diversity

Rennie Center

May 2024: Educator Diversity catherine-rauseo Fri, 05/31/2024 - 10:27 Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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Bill Analysis: The Thrive Act

Rennie Center

Bill Analysis: The Thrive Act catherine-rauseo Fri, 05/31/2024 - 09:49

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