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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

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The Relentless School Nurse: What Do You Know? You’re Just The Nurse: A School Nurse Story

Relentless School Nurse

Do you know Brandy Bowlen, the school nurse leader from the great State of Texas? She was one of my first Twitter friends, and I am so grateful to have met Brandy many years ago. She is passionate about Action Based Learning. You can read about her innovative work in this 2019 guest blog post: You Will Never Forget Brandy Bowlen’s Initiative “From Seat to Feet.

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Mr. Suarez's Physical Education - Untitled Article

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

If you are at school, but unable to participate fully in P.E. due to illness or injury, you must have your parent or guardian complete this Parent/Guardian Excuse Form. A parent or guardian may only excuse you from P.E. for up to three days. You must be signed into your school Google account in order to download this form. Plan ahead and print several copies so you have them when you need them.

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A School Without Limits: Young Patients Travel Far to Learn Without Leaving Their Bedside

Stanford Childrens

Illness and hospitalization can lead to a loss of school days and education for children, and it can create social and learning challenges due to prolonged or intermittent absences from school. Fortunately, at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford , young patients have been able to stay on track in the Hospital School , where the doors have been open since 1924.

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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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afPE Responds to Recent Government Figures on the Decrease in Hours of PE Taught

Association for Physical Education

22/08/2023 Recent government figures show the number of hours taught for all years in state funded secondary schools for PE have decreased by over 4000 hours in the last year. […] The post afPE Responds to Recent Government Figures on the Decrease in Hours of PE Taught appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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How do you do Fitness Testing in PE

The PE Specialist

One of the questions people ask me a lot is: How do you do fitness testing? So, I decided to write this post as an answer to that question. Just to be up front – this post is DESCRIPTIVE, not PRESCRIPTIVE.

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Gaining Athlete Buy-In – Ideas and Strategies for Successful Monitoring

First Beat

The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Without athlete buy-in, it will likely be difficult to get reliable and valid data. Of course, what an athlete being ‘bought-in’ looks like may vary greatly, from an individual who is simply happy to trust in the process and comply with whatever they are asked to do all the way through to an individual who is fully engaged and involved with the process that acts as a sponge to whatever you can share with

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How to Safeguard Teens’ Well-Being on Social Media

Stanford Childrens

As the new school year begins, parents may be wondering how to help teens protect their mental health as they engage with peers on social media. Young people can benefit from friendships formed online, especially if they feel marginalized because of their racial, gender or sexual identity, and they can hear positive messages about those identities from friends they make on social media, according to a recent U.S. surgeon general’s advisory.

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Exhibitors Take the Leap For Our Members!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Join us October 26-27, 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center West Building for the 2023 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention Interested in becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsoring an event? Email Lynn Preble at preble@azhpe.

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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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Sportsmanship From Day One (with fixed free lesson link)

Montessori Physical Education

When I present at conferences, one of the most common questions is, “How can I teach sportsmanship to my students?” This question is usually followed up by a short anecdote about their student’s arguing, accusations of cheating, and unfair play. This question pops up on Facebook groups all the time. In the Montessori setting, the question of sportsmanship could be restated as, “How do I teach Grace and Courtesy in PE?

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There seems to be an issue with A-level PE NEA

The Everlearner

In this weeks post, James tackles a big issue with the A-Level PE NEA and asks for sector feedback. Use your voice!

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Preteen With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Is Back to Active Life, Thanks to New Drug, Supportive Care Team

Stanford Childrens

The journey for children with severe cystic fibrosis (CF)—a serious genetic disease—is often one of patiently waiting for a lung transplant, trying new medications, and hoping for a cure. That was the case for East Bay resident Damaris Gonzalez. She was awaiting a lung transplant for over a year, but thanks to her innovative Stanford Medicine Children’s Health team going the extra mile, Damaris no longer needed the transplant once she began taking a drug called Trikafta.

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Announcing a National Board STEM Cohort for Arizona educators!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The Arizona K12 Center is partnering with the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project to establish a National Board STEM Cohort. Any educators teaching or interested in STEM-related subjects can pursue National Board Certification alongside others teaching and working in STEM. STEM experts and National Board Certified Teachers Misha Freeman and Mark Paulsen will guide cohort members through the National Board Certification process from pre-candidacy to the submission of the National Board components.

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OCR GCSE PE Components of Fitness Posters

PE Scholar

These 10 components of fitness posters have been created to clearly illustrate the definition, a sporting example, and ways to train and test the major

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Nourishing Bonds: The Power of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Teen Health Mississippi

By Triuna Taylor Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is a timeless act that enhances the natural connection that occurs between mothers/birthing people and babies. It is a unique experience that creates a strong bond between a person and their child. During Breastfeeding Awareness Month, join us as we delve into the wonders of breastfeeding/chestfeeding. The Natural Miracle Breast/chest milk is a living, dynamic substance that adapts to the changing needs of the growing infant.

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Recent Review Explores Relationship Between Berberine and the Gut Microbiome

Designs for Health

Berberine is a botanical extract that has been extensively researched for its potential to support many functions throughout the body including lipid and blood sugar metabolism. It may also play a supportive role in cardiovascular function, gut and immune health, and the inflammatory response. Evidence also indicates that berberine interacts with the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome and may support certain aspects of gut microbial health.

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Stronger Together – 5 Keys To Growing Honesdale’s S&C Program

PLT4M

Five years ago, when Paul Russick took over as head football coach at Honesdale High School in Pennsylvania, he had aspirations for success on and off the football field. And like many football coaches, he looked at the weight room as an opportunity to help build the program. But rather than just thinking about the football team, he envisioned a place where all student-athletes could develop and improve.

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Utilizing Incentivized Economic Experiments to Test for Social Skills Acquisition Through Physical Education: Study Protocol of the Movigen Project

PE Scholar

Utilizing a novel methodological approach various incentivized economic experiments to test effects of the intervention on social skills.

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Firstbeat Sports Team Attending 12th International Conference on Strength Training

First Beat

The conference will take place on September 26-29, 2023 at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. This international scientific conference aims to present and discuss the latest research in strength training. The multidisciplinary approach of the conference makes it suitable for researchers, coaches, trainers, instructors, educators, and therapists interested in the research and practice of strength training.

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Grant & Aid Tips: Getting Ready for the Financial Aid Application Year

FACTS Management

For some of you, the 2024-2025 year has already started. For others, it’s coming up in just a few short months! To help set yourself up for a successful year, we recommend reviewing your Grant & Aid setup before the business of admissions season really hits. Here’s how to get started. Update Deadlines Be sure our Grant & Aid landing page, your website, and communications all accurately reflect deadlines and any process changes.

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How to be a positive role model for your family through exercise

My Zone

Leading by example as a role model for your family, children, and anyone around you is key to influencing positive behaviour changes. Exercise is an essential way on instilling these values.

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Trauma-Informed PE Series 2/3: What is Trauma Informed PE?

PE Scholar

We had an incredible response from last weeks blog on Trauma Informed PE: Relationships at the heart of Physical Education We wanted to follow up by

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#021 Why should I use small sided games at training?

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ Small-sided games (SSGs) are one of the best tools at our disposal when it comes to putting on engaging, effective training sessions for players of all ages.​But how do we go about ensuring they are both enjoyable and challenging for the players? ​For me, the biggest value SSGs provide is motivation. Players want to play the game. SSGs involve goals, attack, defence and transition.

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5 Ways to Elevate Your School Communication

FACTS Management

Whether you’re trying to keep parents up to date on everything happening on campus, attract prospective families, or engage your school community, good communication is crucial for any school looking to reach new goals. With 347.3 billion emails sent and received every day, cutting through the noise and getting the right message to the right people at the right time can be challenging.

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Individual Sports: A List of Solo Sports and Games

The Sporting

Individual Sports: Examples of Sports Played One Vs One Examples of individual sports and variations of those games, from Archery to Tennis to Escrima. Within the relentless schedule of global sports, individual athletes emerge as solitary beacons, weaving narratives of dedication, resilience, triumph and failure. Compared to their compatriots competing in team sports, the line between success and failure can often determine happiness and positive mental health.

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How to Create a Snoezelen Room (Sensory Area) at Your Senior Living Facility

S&S

A Snoezelen room is a multi-sensory room that uses gentle lights, relaxing smells, and soothing sounds that can calm your senior residents with dementia. It allows you to take a resident who is agitated or frustrated and immediately provide them … Read More The post How to Create a Snoezelen Room (Sensory Area) at Your Senior Living Facility appeared first on S&S Blog.

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When Do Grandparents Need Boundaries?

RC Families

Do grandparents need boundaries? I’ve worked with parents who’ve struggled with this very issue and now that I’m a Nana I am thinking about what kind of a mom and grandma I want to be. If you are a parent or even a grandparent, these are some boundaries to consider implementing so that relationships stay.

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Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) – Guidance for Schools

Association for Physical Education

21/08/2023 The Department for Education (DfE) is providing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs or ‘defibrillators’) to state-funded schools in England where existing provision is not in place. By the end of […] The post Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) – Guidance for Schools appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Mastering the Blade: The 10 Greatest Fencers in History

The Sporting

The Top 10 Greatest Fencers of All-Time Fencing is a fascinating sport - but who are the greatest fencers of all-time? The Sporting Blog looks at the top 10 greatest athletes throughout the years. Read on to find out more! Ruben Limardo: a modern fencing icon to watch Fencing is a popular combat sport, and it’s also been glamorised by history novels - and it’s one of the most unique Olympic sports out there.

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First Day, First Week, First Month… of Being a PE Teacher

PE Scholar

Starting life as a PE teacher in a new school can be a daunting experience.

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What is the power of play for adults and seniors?

Fit and Fun Play

Play is a concept and action most connected to young children, but we tend to forget adults need to have fun too!

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Taurine: Promoting Healthy Aging and Menopausal Comfort

Designs for Health

Taurine, a sulfur-containing amino acid , has come to the forefront for its potential support of menopausal women by promoting menopausal comfort and healthy aging. Taurine is one of the most abundant free amino acids in the brain, skeletal, and cardiac muscles. In nature, it is found exclusively in animal-based foods , such as meat, seafood, fish, and milk.