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Pickleball student worksheets

PE Scholar

Introduce your students to the exciting game of Pickleball, a fast-paced paddle sport thats accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Standing Together – Protecting Our Students in Uncertain Times

Relentless School Nurse

I was struggling this morning friends, feeling so depleted and concerned about what is about to happen today, January 20, 2025, as the new administration takes hold with unparalleled power. The painful irony of this Inauguration Day coinciding with MLK Day 2025 serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial and social justice. The landscape of education and community support is changing rapidly, and my school district, along with many others, finds itself at a critical intersectio

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Feed The Alligators

Mr. Kirsch

Feed The Alligators State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Mats, Cones, Baskets, and Scooters Grade: K-2 Purpose of Event: Moving in General Space, Manipulative Skills, and Throwing Time: 18-25 minutes Organization: Scatter ball pit balls all over the gym floor. Set six color-coded baskets in the middle of the gym on top of the four mats. The mats represent the lagoon, the baskets are the alligators, and the ball pit balls are the food.

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Consistency: One of the Hardest Parenting Jobs

RC Families

Consistency in parenting is one of–if not THE–most difficult pieces to effective parenting. But it is a requirement for long-term parenting success. You see, the old saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day” applies to all things parenting.

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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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The Transformative Power of Physical Education: A Personal Reflection

PE Scholar

By Dr Liz Durden-Myers Why is PE important to me? In a PE Insights Podcast, I was asked why Physical Education is important to me.

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Chain Reaction

Mr. Kirsch

Chain Reaction State Standard: 1, 4 Equipment: Hula-hoops (at least one per student + extras for play), Beanbags (one per team), Timer or stopwatch, Cones to designate team zones Grade: K-5 Purpose of Event: Overhand Throwing (football), Teamwork, and Catching Time: 20-25 minutes Organization : S pread hula-hoops around the playing area with ample space between them.

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Assessment models in examination PE courses - Part 1

The Everlearner

This post is written for any PE teacher or course manager working in an examination PE course. The focus of the six assessment models is on exam assessment rather than written, oral or performed NEA. If this is of interest to you, please read on.

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Embracing the Grey: Why the World Isn’t Just Black and White

PE Scholar

Today, as we celebrate the International Day of Education, there is so much positive progress to reflect upon.

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How To Celebrate the Changing of Seasons with Your Senior Residents

S&S

Recognize the changing of the seasons with your residents by providing fun activities that highlight the upcoming season either on the eve or on the day of the solstice. Include these seasonal activities in your residents favorite types of activities, … Read More The post How To Celebrate the Changing of Seasons with Your Senior Residents 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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Unifix Cube Warm-up

Mr. Kirsch

Unifix Cube Warm-up State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Unifix Cubs, Buckets, and Cones Grade: K-2 Purpose of Event: Moving in General Space, Manipulative Skills, and Throwing Time: 18-25 minutes Organization: Set up teams of 3-4 with 1 empty bucket in front of them and 3 buckets on the lines in front of them, as if you were running lines in basketball.

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Why Personalization is Critical: How FACTS Learning Platform is Redefining Corporate Training

FACTS Management

FACTS Learning Platform redefines corporate training with AI-driven personalization, gamification, and tools to boost engagement and streamline efficiency.

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Assessing the learning of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in mainstream school physical education

PE Scholar

Mainstream secondary school PE teachers views and experiences of assessing the learning of pupils with SEND.

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Diabetes and exercise: Alejandro shows how to manage health challenges

My Zone

Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate system.

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A College Gymnast’s Guide to Turning Pressure Into Power with Kyrstin Johnson

Complete Performance

In this week’s PerformHappy Podcast episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Kyrstin Johnson, whose gymnastics journey is nothing short of inspiring. From starting gymnastics later than most to thriving at an HBCU, Kyrstin’s story is a testament to resilience, passion, and mental toughness. The post A College Gymnasts Guide to Turning Pressure Into Power with Kyrstin Johnson appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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7 Ways FACTS Simplifies School Payments for Families

FACTS Management

Discover how FACTS Tuition Management simplifies financial planning for families while helping schools thrive. Download our infographic to explore top benefits!

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DIY Sensory Magnet Project to Promote Kindness

S&S

At S&S Worldwide, we believe crafting can be both a creative outlet and an enriching sensory experience too. Were excited to share this sensory magnet craft activity using our Color Me Be Kind Magnet.Your group can decorate the magnet with … Read More The post DIY Sensory Magnet Project to Promote Kindness appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Myzone assembles stellar leadership team to drive growth

My Zone

Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate system.

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Pits & Alleys

Mr. Kirsch

Pits & Alleys State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Several Items (listed below) Grade: K-5 Purpose of Event: Teamwork & Strategy Time: 18-25 minutes Description: Pits and Alleys Tag game involves strategy where taggers try to tag players and players try to avoid taggers by using the alleys and pits to their advantage. The POLY SPOTS are land minesstep on them, and you are out.

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Get to Know Melissa Walton!

AKA Sports

Happy Friday everyone! Hope all of you are staying warm out there! I'm Melissa Walton, the Chief Operating Officer for AKA SPORT! I was fortunate to have met many of the AKA families over last summer after starting my role in the spring last year. What an incredible experience to come on board during our 20th Anniversary year! For those who I have not yet had an opportunity to meet, here is a little bit about myself and the journey here!

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

First Beat

Managing athletes demands precision and insight. Strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, and team managers must balance training loads, track recovery, monitor injuries, and analyze performance dataall to ensure athletes deliver their best results. Athlete Management Systems (AMS) combine all performance components, helping coaches better understand the complexity of human performance.

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Breaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports, with Rebecca Smith

I Love to Watch You Play

Breaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports, with Rebecca Smith. Why do some kids freeze in sports while others thrive under pressure? Breaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports. In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Smith, founder of Complete Performance Coaching and Perform Happy, to discuss the hidden mental struggles of young athletes.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Dismantled, Not Defeated – The Legacy of America’s First White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Relentless School Nurse

The dismantling of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention marks a seismic shift in America’s approach to addressing gun violence, threatening to unravel years of hard-won progress and leaving a gaping void in federal leadership on this critical issue. This unwelcome, but expected closure, ended the office’s brief but impactful tenure as a central hub for coordinating gun violence prevention efforts across the federal government.