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Elementary Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

Elementary physical education curriculum plays a vital role in developing students physical literacy, motor skills, and overall well-being. In this blog, we break down the key components of effective PE curriculum planning and execution. As an added bonus, we hear directly from K-5 PE teacher Mike Graham, who shares his expert approach to curriculum design, along with practical strategies and resources to help educators create engaging and adaptable lesson plans.

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Adding Physical Activity During Library Storytime Helps Kids

SHAPE America

Although I have retired from my career as a health and physical educator, I continue to advocate about the importance of physical literacy and physical activity. Recently, Ive been collaborating with Alison Loewen, childrens librarian at the Mead Public Library in Sheboygan, WI, to create events that link reading and physical literacy. So far, weve gotten positive feedback about adding physical activity during several of the librarys storytime events.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Quick Survey, Lasting Impact

Relentless School Nurse

As healthcare professionals, we face a critical juncture in addressing firearm injuries and fatalities. The “This Is Our Lane” initiative is urgently seeking your input to strengthen efforts in gun violence prevention. This Is Our Lane was created with this purpose in minda resource and advocacy initiative aimed at equipping healthcare providers to address gun violence prevention as a public health issue.

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School-based mentor teachers as boundary-crossers in an initial teacher education partnership

PE Scholar

Teacher educators are constantly challenged to collaborate across organizational boundaries between higher education and schools.

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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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Raising Champions with Purpose: Empowering Teens to Thrive in a Complex World

RC Families

Today’s post is by Teen Coach and Many Roads Founder Will Kirsop. Will believes that sempowering teens may be the most pivotal step toward a thriving and fulfilling life. Raising a champion isnt just about academic success or athletic prowessits about nurturing resilience, character, and purpose. In todays fast-paced, ever-changing world, purpose serves as the.

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From Threats to Tactics: Strengthening Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

FACTS Management

Missed cybersecurity Erik Browns webinar on cybersecurity trends? Weve summarized the key points here. Learn how to keep your school safe!

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A-level led PE taster session project

PE Scholar

Students will create and deliver a 20-minute taster presentation on a specific A Level PE topic to existing GCSE PE students.

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Eight facts about the heart that PE and Sport teachers should know - For Valentine's Day!!

The Everlearner

Happy Valentines Day! Im writing this in early February to be released on February 12th and, to be honest, it probably isnt Valentines Day for you when you actually read this post it but Happy Valentines Day! To celebrate this marvellous day for rose growers, chocolatiers and card companies, I thought I would nab the opportunity to write about the heart a little bit.

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How Blue Devils Weiden Optimize Training with Firstbeat Sports

First Beat

Simon Heidenreich is the strength and conditioning coach at Blue Devils Weiden , a professional ice hockey team competing in Germanys DEL 2 league. In this article, Simon talks about how the team are using the Firstbeat Sports solution to ensure training practices meet the required demands, so that players perform at their best on game day. Meet Simon: From Player to Coach Simons journey in ice hockey has taken him from a professional player to an accomplished strength and conditioning coach and

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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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4 Ways FACTS Forms Can Transform Your School’s Approach To Billing

FACTS Management

FACTS' payment software helps business managers streamline operations, boost visibility, and secure payment data.

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Supercharging PE GCSE exam revision for teachers: Active learning and revision

PE Scholar

Welcome to the third instalment in our comprehensive blog series designed to support teachers in guiding their students through PE GCSE exam revision.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Nurses Lead the Way, Opposing RFK Jr’s Nomination for HHS Secretary 

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. Nurses for America (NFA) believe that nurses deserve an approach that honors their values and centers their voices. Advocacy must reflect the compassion, integrity, and courage that define our professionnot compromise them. Rather than being silent to appear neutral, we believe in boldly standing for what matters most to nurses: equitable access to care, safe workplaces, a healthy environment, and a commitment to justice.

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The Journey From Mental Blocks to College Commitment with Gymnast Soraya Rostocil

Complete Performance

On the latest episode of the PerformHappy podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Soraya Rostocil, a gymnast Ive worked with in a mental training capacity for over five years. Watching her journey unfold has been nothing short of extraordinary. Soraya’s story is one The post The Journey From Mental Blocks to College Commitment with Gymnast Soraya Rostocil appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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4-Team QUADRANT PIN KNOCKDOWN

Keeping Kids in Motion

We love this fast-paced indoor soccer game. It includes passing, shooting, defense, ball handling, and endurance creating continuous fun for every student. To begin: Divide the class into four teams. Each team wears a different color jersey and reports to one of the four corners of the gymnasium.

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PE Insights Episode 47 Keira Wylie and Teign School PE Ambassadors: Using pupil voice to shape PE experiences and the benefits of leadership

PE Scholar

Introduction This episode is a special live recording from Teign School, where host, Nathan Walker, was invited by Head of Physical Education, Keira

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Health is Right! Sometimes Music is the BEST Medicine!

Relentless School Nurse

Check out this fun music-inspired giveaway from our great friends at School Health! Five school nurses will win a JBL Clip 4 Speaker (a $74 value)! Plus, everyone who enters will receive access to four specially created feel-good playlists and $20 off their next order over $100!** There will be at least five winners , but I heard from a reliable source that there may be more!

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How to Celebrate Wellderly Day With Your Senior Residents

S&S

Help your residents celebrate Wellderly Day on March 17th by showing them that they can enjoy life at any age. In fact, make Wellderly Day a special day each year where you introduce residents to new hobbies and activities, showing … Read More The post How to Celebrate Wellderly Day With Your Senior Residents appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Atlanta United FC and Firstbeat Confirm New Multi-Year Deal

First Beat

Firstbeat is excited to announce a new agreement with Atlanta United FC that will see the mens professional soccer team use the Firstbeat Sports Premium Plus solution for the next three years until 2028. The first team players and staff will have access to Firstbeats comprehensive physiological analytics and the Firstbeat Sports app and sensor to help optimize player performance and recovery.

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The Lineup – Volume 10, February 2025

Every Kids Sports

Vol. 10, February 2025 Hi , welcome to the February 2025 issue of the Lineup! In this month’s issue, we’re going to explore: Empowering Girls in Sports From US Sports Camps Girls are the Future of Sports campaign to Dove & Sports Illustrateds Sports re-Illustrated magazine, were celebrating initiatives that boost confidence and opportunities for young female athletes.

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Can Parents Really Find Time for Self-Care?

Stanford Childrens

Caring for children is arguably the hardest job in the world, and while it comes with a lot of joy, it unfortunately doesnt offer much in the way of vacation days. Which leaves many people wondering how they can find time for self-care. Stanford Medicine Childrens Health pediatrician Joelle McConlogue, MD , who practices at our Bayside Medical Group Pleasanton location, shares practical tips for finding ways to care for your own well-being amid the chaos of parenting, also in a HealthTalks podc

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Unbearable Choice – Self-Deportation

Relentless School Nurse

A family from my school comm unity is maki ng the heart-wrenching deci sion to self-deport back to their home country, driv en by the fear of being torn apart under the current admi nistration’s immi gration policies. This choice, born out of a desp erate desire to keep their fami ly intact, will uproot the chil dren from the school community they ‘ve grown to love , leaving an inde lible mark on their lives and the fabric of our school.

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Serum Bovine Immunoglobulin: A Dairy-Free Alternative to Colostrum for Gut Integrity and Immune Support

Designs for Health

What are immunoglobulins? Immunoglobulins are glycoproteins produced by plasma cells as part of the bodys humoral immune system. They are also known as antibodies and they circulate in the bloodstream binding to antigens such as bacteria, toxins, fungi, viruses, and microbial metabolites. Immunoglobulins constitute about 20% of plasma proteins and facilitate the elimination of antigens within the gut lumen to be excreted through the stool.

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SK Sturm Graz and Firstbeat Confirm New Partnership

First Beat

Firstbeat Technologies is thrilled to announce a partnership with SK Sturm Graz for the current and upcoming season. Founded in 2002, Firstbeat specializes in utilizing physiological data in sports, by converting heart rate based data into personalized insights on training, stress, and recovery. Over the past 20+ years, Firstbeat has worked with thousands of sports teams worldwide.

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SK Sturm Graz and Firstbeat Continue Partnership

First Beat

Firstbeat Technologies is thrilled to announce a partnership with SK Sturm Graz for the current and upcoming season. Founded in 2002, Firstbeat specializes in utilizing physiological data in sports, by converting heart rate based data into personalized insights on training, stress, and recovery. Over the past 20+ years, Firstbeat has worked with thousands of sports teams worldwide.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Firearms First, Public Safety Last

Relentless School Nurse

President Trump’s recent executive order on Second Amendment rights is a reckless and dangerous move that prioritizes gun ownership over public safety. Signed on February 7, 2025, this order blatantly disregards the ongoing epidemic of gun violence in America, particularly its devastating impact on our youth. The timing of this order is appalling.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The War on Words – Trump’s Administration and the Censorship of Inclusion

Relentless School Nurse

Graphic credit: ACLU website In a move that has left the scientific and academic communities reeling, President Trump has issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These orders have led agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a list of banned words, which has sent shockwaves through the halls of research and education.