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Unlocking the Power of Recess

Gopher Sport

Ask most elementary students what their favorite school activity is, and they will most likely respond “RECESS”! And as Physical Educators, we can, and should, serve in making recess the best possible experience for our students. Why? Because we are the movement experts. We know all about the importance of play, and we can serve our school community by sharing our expertise with everyone.

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

SHAPE America

When a school is celebrating a sports championship, they often go big: rallies, trophies, and loud cheers all around. During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ?

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The Relentless School Nurse: You Have 3 Minutes to Influence Your School Board

Relentless School Nurse

West Virginia school nurse, Sarah Arbogast stood before her school board meeting to explain her concerns as a district school nurse and a parent of a special needs child. BOE hears concerns of nurse, parent. “Taking into consideration the number of nurses we have staffed at this time, meeting the needs of all the students, especially the students with special medical needs, is becoming a daunting task for us to adequately provide enough nursing staff to the schools,” Arbogast told the Board of

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Cooperative Invasion (High School)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Dan Tennessen, Doug Hallberg, LaDonda Porter, Stephanie Dickson, Shannon Maly, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart Cooperative invasion games are team-based activities that promote teamwork, cooperation, communication, and strategy through small-sided games and activities. This module does address development of movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports.

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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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10 Halloween Tag Games to THRILL your Students!

Gopher Sport

1. Spider Web Scooter Tag: Create an intricate “spider web” with black ropes or yarn, intricately weaving a web throughout your gym area. Students ride on scooters and try to avoid touching the web while simultaneously attempting to tag their classmates. This thrilling game encourages strategy, teamwork, and agility as participants navigate the web’s intricate design, making it a perfect fit for physical education classes during the spooky season.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families

Relentless School Nurse

One of the goals I have had for The Relentless School Nurse is to share guest blogs and resources with my readers. Today’s post introduces the important work of Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families. School nurses can share this valuable resource with families in need. This proactive approach can help families navigate the complexities of grief, bolstering their ability to create a nurturing and stable environment for their children as they cope with loss.

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The Role of Observation in Enhancing Pedagogical Practices in Physical Education

PE Scholar

By Lee Sullivan Introduction Observation serves as an essential component of effective teaching, fostering a deeper understanding of students' needs and

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2nd Annual Kendall Auto Soap Box Derby

Every Kids Sports

Kendall Ford choses Every Kid Sports as their nonprofit beneficiary! Kendall Auto hosted their 2 nd annual Soapbox Derby at the River’s Edge Golf Course. 14 teams participated and showcased their creative designs, fun engineering, and team spirit in the form of handcrafted soapbox cars. Each car is handcrafted, custom designed, and thoughtfully engineered then placed on display for the community to admire, takes pictures with, and vote for “Favorite Car.

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World Heart Day Q&A with Stanford Children’s Heart Doctors

Stanford Childrens

Exercise and Heart Disease in Kids Ever wonder if your child with heart disease should exercise? And if so, how much and how intensely? On World Heart Day , we asked four of our pediatric cardiologists to answer these questions and others from parents who wanted to know the guidelines around exercise for their child with heart disease. For our Ask Me Anything event on September 29, pediatric cardiologists Meaghan Beattie, MD , Michelle Kaplinski, MD , Seda Tierney, MD , and Inger Olson, MD , fie

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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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Halloween Activity Break Ideas

Moving Minds Blog

In anticipation of holiday events with your students, it’s always a good idea to plan out some movement ideas to go along with the food and more stationary activities during parties and celebrations. Most schools celebrate Halloween. The day is typically associated with candy and sweets, so it can be a great opportunity to educate [.] The post Halloween Activity Break Ideas appeared first on Moving Minds Blog.

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Guide to your first Spartan race, from start line AROO to fire jump finish

My Zone

Just like any fitness or endurance event, your first Spartan race or OCR event can be daunting. With a little planning and preparation, you can become unbreakable in no time.

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Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Larissa Talamantes, Mesa Public Schools is the Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Larissa!

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Understanding Calorie Needs

PLT4M

There is a lot of misinformation about calorie intake, calorie counting, and body weight. In this article, Rebecca Toutant breaks down the basics of calorie needs for students. Nutrition is a key component of overall health, so let’s make sure people have the basic information about calorie needs to make informed decisions. Understanding Calorie Needs Calories are the energy that our body needs to survive.

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These NICU Grads Are All Grown Up

Stanford Childrens

Nearly 800 children and their families met up for the 38th NICU/ICN grad party at Packard Children’s to reunite with the caregivers who saved them. Over the last five years, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has provided care for more than 6,500 babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and intermediary care nursery (ICN). At this year’s NICU/ICN graduation party, former patients and their families had the heartwarming opportunity to reconnect with their dedicated care teams—nu

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Myzone Founder Dave Wright transitions leadership and appoints David Stalker as Group CEO

My Zone

Myzone, a global leader in fitness technology, is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition as Dave Wright, the company's founder, steps down from his role as Group CEO.

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Future Professional of the Year!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Kelly Richardson, Arizona State University and Liberty Arts Academy is the 2023 Future Professional of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Kelly!

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If I were you. 2023/24

The Everlearner

Today, Wednesday 4th October 2023, I am going to publish the first annual article (I’ll be publishing a new one each October) written for PE teachers with responsibility or management roles in their department. I am going to aim to give a series of insights into how I might, potentially, approach my role if I were in similar shoes to yours but –crucially– specifically in 2023/24.

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Psychological Determinants of Physical Activity and Development in Early Childhood Among Children With Developmental Delays: The Role of Parent Beliefs Regarding the Benefits of Physical Activity

PE Scholar

Parental beliefs in the benefits of Physical activity as a potential psychological determinant of PA and associated health outcomes.

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The 11 Greatest Female Olympians of All-Time

The Sporting

The Greatest Female Olympians in History In 1900, the Olympics woke up to the fact that women also deserved to be celebrated for their sporting prowess. But who are the greatest female athletes in Olympic history? Read on to find out! Legendary tennis Olympian Naomi Osaka Today, 49.5% of Olympic athletes are women, reaching an all-time high of female participation in the Olympic Games.

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Withholding Recess and Physical Activity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! It’s so hard to believe that we’ve already made it through the first quarter and it’s time for fall break! I say bring it on!! Not to mention it is almost time for CONVENTION! Remember our state convention and the APE conference are combining this year for two days of awesome sessions at the Phoenix Convention Center, October 26-27, 2023.

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Why is My Child’s Behavior Not the Same at Home as it is at School?

RC Families

My child’s behavior at school always mystified me. I’d get glowing reports of how great a kid they were, and wanted to laugh and say, “Are we talking about the same person?” That same sweet, agreeable child at school was often quite the opposite at home. Do you ever ask yourself that same question? Why.

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Pickleball or Four Square - What's best for you?

Fit and Fun Play

Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing recreation activities in the history of sport. Older adults and seniors have led the charge, driven by their passion for competitive game play, social interaction, and desire to remain active and fit.

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BMX Legends: The Top 5 Greatest BMX Riders of All-Time

The Sporting

The 5 Greatest BMX Riders in History If you rode a BMX as a kid, you’re in good company. But BMX isn’t just a bike, it’s a high-energy, highly competeive cycling sport. Read The Sporting Blog’s ultimate top 5 list of the greatest BMX riders of all time! Great BMX legend Garrett Renolds Starting between 1960 and 1970, Bicycle Motocross, or BMX for short, is one of the most extreme sports in the world , and several legendary riders have claimed international fame for their exceptional stunts and c

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Confidence Kits helps our communities!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

We are excited to continue our partnership with Confidence Kits! We will have a drop box for you to place items again at the registration booth. Confidence Kits does fantastic work with schools so they are a perfect partner for us. Teachers are some of the most generous people and we know you will fill the box. Below is more information about Confidence Kits and how they are making a difference in our communities.

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Edexcel/ Pearson GCSE PE Components of Fitness Posters

PE Scholar

These Edexcel/ Pearson GCSE PE Components of Fitness Posters identify the definition, sporting example, ways to train & test 11 components of fitness.

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9 OCR tips from a Spartan race pro

My Zone

Spartan racing and the world of OCR in general is made all the better by the people involved. Sharing racing tips and advice from experience is what brings the community together and gets everyone pushing for their best.

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Give it Some Stick: The 10 Greatest Field Hockey Players of All-Time

The Sporting

The 10 Best Field Hockey Players in History Over the years, there have been some incredible field hockey players. But who are the greatest hockey players of all-time? Read on for The Sporting Blog’s ultimate top 10 list! Field hockey legend Moritz Fürste Hockey has been around since about 1,000 BC, with the Ancient Egyptians first playing a rudimentary version of the game.

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New game: Dotball360 Coming to Arizona State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Not just a game… DotBall360° has merged the best aspects of our favorite sports to create an exciting and competitive revolution. Imagine the team work of Volleyball, mixed with the action of Pickleball, joined with the portability of Roundnet! DotBall360° is fun for all ages, and the rules can be easily modified for any skill set. Join us at the Arizona State Convention.

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Bridging the Gap: Challenges and Solutions in Family Engagement

S&S

Family engagement is a cornerstone of a child’s education, fostering collaboration between schools, communities, and parents. It’s a vital ingredient in a child’s success, yet it’s no secret that getting parents to attend or participate in school events can be … Read More The post Bridging the Gap: Challenges and Solutions in Family Engagement appeared first on S&S Blog.

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“I See” Kindy PE Activity to work on Open Space

The PE Specialist

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In this post I wanted to share a fun Locomotor Open Space movement activity we play with our Kindergarten and First Grade students. It’s called “I See” and it’s an awesome activity to get students moving in different ways and finding open space.

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#027 How to create a culture of connection

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ As the winter season comes to a close down-under, I have been reflecting on a highly enjoyable and challenging season with a group of young men I have coached in 2023. ​Like most kids, when I asked them their goals in February, their answer was pretty simple, and predictable. “We want to win everything!” This was a group of young men, operating in a culture where winning is highly valued, (possibly too much), they are highly competitive and many of them are already playing senior.

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Pickleball–one of the fastest growing recreation activities in the history of sport

Fit and Fun Play

Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing recreation activities in the history of sport. Older adults and seniors have led the charge, driven by their passion for competitive game play, social interaction, and desire to remain active and fit.