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PE as an existential subject

Drowning in the Shallow

Throughout my career there has often been debate whether physical education is a practical subject, an academic subject or a combination of both. Ofsted’s current position is that it should we should focus on both declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge, specifically 1) motor competence 2) rules, strategies and tactics and 3) healthy participation.

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The Relentless School Nurse: New Jersey School Nurses – Make the Impossible, Possible!

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) is celebrating the conclusion of our 2024 Spring Conference. Our second in-person since COVID as we continue to rebuild our strength, endurance, and school nurse community. Our intention is always to bring the quality of a national conference to our state. And I can say, based on the feedback from attendees, and the feeling in the space that we delivered!

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Batter Up

Mr. Kirsch

Batter Up State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Mats, Cones, long-handled implements, and balls. Grade: 3-5 (K-2 possibly) Purpose of Event: Striking with a Long-Handled Implement (S1.E25), Fielding/Catching a batted ball (S1.E16) Time: 18-25 minutes Organization: Place mats for boundaries between ‘batting cages’ facing a long wall for more space to use and hit into (dependent on your gym size).

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Emergency Faculty

Slow Chat PE

The dreaded email arrives at night. We are having an emergency faculty meeting before school tomorrow. Your heart immediately sinks. You have already heard the whispers. You know something terrible has happened. You rush to school. The meeting has started. It sucks. Everyone is crying or awkwardly standing around. The proverbial black cloud has arrived and will not leave anytime soon.

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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 Power of Physical Activity Assessment Tools

Active Schools Us

by: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director Active Schools Champions can all agree that physical activity is important in promoting student success. Understanding how to evaluate physical activity programs may not be as clear. That’s where tools like the Youth Activity Profile (YAP) and the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Questionnaire (CSPAP-Q) come into play.

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Being Your Own Best Teammate: How Self-Compassion Can Promote and Improve Body Image and Eating Concerns In Men

AASP

<p>The pressure to achieve the "perfect" body is palpable, affecting individuals from all walks of life. While this issue often gets significant attention among women, it is essential to recognize that men also face body image challenges, especially in contexts where physical size, shape, and appearance play a crucial role, such as athletics.

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PE Insights Episode 10: Rhys Meredith – Student Voice and the Use of Exit Tickets

PE Scholar

Introduction Welcome to another insightful episode review of the PE Insights podcast, where Nathan Walker engages in conversations about physical

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The Power of Physical Activity Assessment Tools

Active Schools Us

by: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director Active Schools Champions can all agree that physical activity is important in promoting student success. The understanding of how to evaluate physical activity programs may not be as clear. That’s where tools like the Youth Activity Profile (YAP) and the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Questionnaire (CSPAP-Q) come into play.

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March Madness! Nominate a Superstar for AzHPE Awards!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education teachers, health teachers and administrators? Let’s shower our deserving teachers & administrators with the recognition they deserve ! We are, after all, searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: the Arizona Health and Physical Education Teachers of the Year and other prestigious Honor &#

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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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Positive Coaching at the Highest Level of Gymnastics with Cleo Washington

Complete Performance

Today’s episode I’m thrilled to share with you a captivating gymnastics coaching journey, featuring none other than the remarkable Cleo Washington. I Cleo shares her experiences and expertise gained over 20 years in the gymnastics coaching world, where she has coached World Champion Morgan Hurd,… The post Positive Coaching at the Highest Level of Gymnastics with Cleo Washington appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in PE

PE Scholar

AI is a hot topic these days. I've been to two conferences recently that were all about machine learning and intelligence.

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How NOT to Clip Your Child’s Wings

RC Families

Every day, parents unknowingly clip their child’s wings. They don’t set out to do it, but inevitably they do it in small ways that they are not even aware of. And the result? Children who don’t have the desire or strength to take on challenges and risks, and venture out on their own. As I.

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Fun At Bat

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Fun At Bat is an entry-level bat and ball program for kids that emphasizes character development, functional movement, active play, and fun. The initiative stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs and is supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals. The Fun At Bat program is FREE for schools and school districts to adopt.

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Dame Laura Kenny Announces Retirement After Golden Career

The Sporting

Dame Laura Kenny Announces Her Retirement: All the Latest from British Cycling Five Olympic Games and seven world titles: Dame Laura Kenny has had an illustrious career. Let’s reflect on her incredible achievements! Dame Laura Kenny announces her retirement from cycling Britain’s most successful female Olympian , Dame Laura Kenny, has today announced her retirement from the Great Britain Cycling Team , bringing down the curtain on an illustrious career spanning five Olympic Games and seven world

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5 Ways to Get Buy-In for EHR Software at Your School

Magnus Health

As a school health professional, you already know the benefits of electronic health records (EHR) for your community. Does your leadership team? Before you can adopt EHR software, you need to get budget approval and buy-in from above. Keep reading for five tips from the Magnus Health community to help you showcase the value of EHR software and get leadership approval.

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The Fast-Growing World of Financial Literacy in K-12 Schools

FACTS Management

In a world with constantly rising costs of living, financial literacy has quickly become a must-have skill for students to master before high school graduation. Ongoing research from the University of Montana highlights the multitude of rewards of offering a financial education to younger learners, stretching from improved credit card management to the broader landscape of practical financial judgment.

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Netted Dreams: Dameon’s lacrosse opportunity

Every Kids Sports

Netted Dreams: Dameon’s opportunity Meet Dameon Tyler, a 12-year-old from Miami, Florida, who is very passionate about sports. As a single parent of four children, his mom, Maurena, has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of sports in Dameon’s life, particularly through his involvement in football, lacrosse, and flag football. For Dameon, sports aren’t just a hobby—they’re a way of life.

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Does Your Child Have Strep Throat?

Stanford Childrens

How to Tell If Your Child Has Strep Throat As winter picks up speed, we often hear a lot about colds and the flu. But there’s another common illness called strep throat that doesn’t get quite as much attention. Bayside Medical Group – Berkeley pediatrician Katya Gerwein, MD , explains how to distinguish strep throat from other similar illnesses. She also discusses this in a HealthTalks podcast.

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Public Health England – Student Mental Wellbeing Resources

PE Scholar

Access a new suite of mental wellbeing lesson plans for primary and secondary school pupils Public Health England has produced a range of free lesson

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Adapting Admissions: Navigating the Gen Z Enrollment Shift

FACTS Management

The admissions process is undergoing a remarkable transformation as Gen Z, with their digital expertise, steps into the role of parents handling enrollment for their children. This shift is challenging schools to revamp their processes to cater to a generation that values direct website communication over phone calls and craves a digital-first approach.

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The Latest on Allergic Response and Gut Microbial Composition

Designs for Health

The body’s response to allergens is a complex process that involves immune and inflammatory pathways. It often manifests as conditions such as allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies, and is estimated to affect more than 20% of the general population. The incidence of pathologies associated with the allergic response is on the rise.

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Developing a pedagogy of teacher education using self-study: A rhizomatic examination of negotiating learning and practice

PE Scholar

This self-study of teacher education practices examines the processes of developing a pedagogy of teacher education.

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