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Why I Love High School Sports

Changing the Game Project

Two weeks ago, my son TJ’s (#9 above with his senior teammates) high school soccer career came to an end in a state playoff game, culminating a week of highs and lows for me, of beginnings and endings, of joy and pain. All of those things come together in high school sports and that’s why I love them. And sometimes hate them, but mostly love them.

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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

In a school era focused on technology and standardized tests, might the key to some students’ success lie not in more academic work on a device, but in the opportunity to move their bodies outdoors? Many schools today have an RTI (Response to Intervention) or WIN (What I Need) class schedule that helps provide intervention, engagement and enrichment activities for students.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Asking For a Friend…Will You Help End “Social InSecurity?”

Relentless School Nurse

The ask comes from Judy Doran , the 2023 Maine School Nurse of the Year, who is advocating for the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions significantly impact the Social Security benefits of public employees in 15 states. For many public servants, including nurses, educators, firefighters, and police officers, Social Security can actually become a source of financial insecurity in retirement.

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Snowman Championships (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Aaron Hart, Nichole Wilder, Eliza Kuhn Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart Get ready to kick off a month of winter-themed excitement and teamwork with the Snowman Championships! This interactive event is designed for both the classroom and physical education. Activities and lessons bring students together through fun, snowman-inspired challenges that build leadership skills, foster community, and strengthen school spirit.

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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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PE Insights Episode 41 Louise Hacking – Periods, sports bras, barriers for girls, and male allyship

PE Scholar

Introduction In this episode, Louise Hacking, a lecturer at Leeds Beckett University and passionate advocate for girls’ participation in physical

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The Relentless School Nurse: Coping with Stress – Embrace Glimmers in Challenging Times

Relentless School Nurse

As school nurses, our days are a whirlwind of responsibilities: addressing student health needs, adapting to ever-changing protocols, and striving to keep everyone safe. Lately, that whirlwind has felt more like a storm—especially after a deeply disappointing presidential election. The combination of professional demands and personal disillusionment left me in a constant state of high alert, overwhelmed by stress and searching for a way to cope.

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Preschooler Living Seizure-Free With Leading-Edge Medicine

Stanford Childrens

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Epilepsy Center provides the latest treatments and loads of compassion for kids with epilepsy “It came as a complete shock,” recalls Lorena Castillo. Out of nowhere and without warning, her 20-month-old son, Samuel, had a large, long seizure. She had never seen one, so she wasn’t sure what was happening. “I was getting ready for work and I heard a scream,” says Lorena.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024 8:00 am Independent Newsmedia Lara Cox wants to get kids moving. The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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How to Inspire a Lifelong Love of Learning in Your Children: Practical Tips for Parents

Keeping Kids in Motion

In today’s rapidly evolving world, a love for learning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. As a parent, you have the unique role of setting the foundation for your child’s curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptability.

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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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Exploring the Notion of Literacy Within Physical Literacy: A Discussion Paper

PE Scholar

Development of the terms literate, illiterate, literacy, and illiteracy identifying their historical origin and contemporary meaning.

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Ask Me Anything About Sports Medicine

Stanford Childrens

Alexandra Abbott, MD (right) reviews an x-ray at the Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Sunnyvale, Calif. Drawing from her experience as a former collegiate athlete at Cal Poly Pomona and with a history of providing care for young athletes and pro teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Alexandra Abbott, MD , pediatric sports medicine specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health , discusses the rise in professionalization of youth sports, consequences of overtraining, risk facto

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

#FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE December 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 7:30-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-8:05 am – WELCOME Overview of Day’s Activities / Presentations from Ben Brandau 8:10-9:10 am – LECTURE Building Foundational Fitness in 7th Grade Sports Academy by Elijah Beamon OVERVIEW: In the 7th grade sports academy, strength and conditioning are integrated to build foundational fitness.

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Be a Role Model: 9 Things Your Kids Need to See You Doing

RC Families

Being a role model and walking the talk before your children is the single biggest thing you can do to influence who they become. I believe most parents know this and even believe it, but when the rubber meets the road, when real life challenges happen, being a role model can be much harder than.

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Polybat Student Worksheets

PE Scholar

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of Polybat, an adaptive table tennis game designed to accommodate players of all abilities.

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Building a Positive School Culture for Student Success

Gopher Sport

A positive school culture creates an environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to take risks in their learning. Establishing Shared Mission and Values We focus on establishing a shared school mission, values, and behaviors geared toward both academic and social-emotional success for every student. This involves building and maintaining meaningful relationships among teachers and staff and creating an environment where all members feel safe, valued, and seen.

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9 Crossword Puzzle Activities for All Ages

S&S

National Crossword Puzzle Day is celebrated on December 21st! Crossword puzzles are a fun and engaging way to pass time while sharpening both language and vocabulary skills. We offer a variety of crosswords with varying degrees of difficulty and font … Read More The post 9 Crossword Puzzle Activities for All Ages appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Learning to Love Performing with Coach Michelle Hong

Complete Performance

On today’s PerformHappy podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome figure skating coach Michelle Hong. Michelle’s approach to coaching is a breath of fresh air, bringing forward a healthier, more holistic way to enjoy the sport of figure skating—a direction that so many young athletes need. Her… The post Learning to Love Performing with Coach Michelle Hong appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Understanding the female body for PE teachers: Book Review – The Female Body Bible

PE Scholar

by Dr Emma Ross, Baz Moffat and Dr Bella Smith Are most of the PE refusers in your classes female?

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Digital PE Lesson Plan Templates

PLT4M

Planning effective physical education lessons can be challenging, especially when juggling a packed schedule with various courses. But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. With a library of trusted PE lesson plan templates, PLT4M empowers educators to save time and focus on what matters most: engaging and inspiring their students.

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Balancing Whole Athlete Development with Talent Development

MSU

By Dr. Jennifer Roth Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The youth sport environment can be a great place for youth to learn important life skills that they can transfer to other areas of their lives. However, this doesn’t happen automatically for kids who participate in youth sports, rather the coach needs to be intentional in creating an environment that fosters life skill development.

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Teaching the Principles of Training. It's Time to Get This Right! Part 2/2

The Everlearner

In last week’s post, I went deep into specificity, progression, overload, reversibility and especially the FITT principle.

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Improving School Attendance: Engaging Graphics That Help Kids Love Learning

Fit and Fun Play

Explore how vibrant and engaging visuals such as recess games, sensory paths, and murals can make schools more attractive to students, thereby enhancing school attendance.

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No Cell Phones In Class, No Problem With PLT4M

PLT4M

Cellphone bans in schools are at an all-time high. Many educators and schools have decided to say, “No cell phones in class!” citing their potential for distraction and misuse. However, this doesn’t mean technology needs to be pushed aside completely. In fact, banning phones opens the door for more purposeful and innovative uses of technology to enhance student learning and academic performance.

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How Anytime Fitness Santa Susanna is revolutionising member engagement with Myzone

My Zone

Anytime Fitness Santa Susanna in Catalonia took a bold step towards redefining the fitness experience, creating a dynamic space where technology meets community.

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Announcing the New AZK12.org

Arizona Health and Physical Education

You’ve seen our new look, now take a scroll through our new website: updated to better help serve you. Find what you need — events, podcasts, or other resources — right from our homepage, or learn about our impact, staff, and programs through the top menu. Visit azk12.

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STEM Internships and Work-Based Learning Webinar

Rennie Center

STEM Internships and Work-Based Learning Webinar Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 10:00 AM catherine-rauseo Fri, 11/22/2024 - 10:28 Zoom Register The demand for skilled professionals in STEM fields continues to grow, underscoring the importance of robust STEM education pathways for high school students. In Massachusetts, a range of programs aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.

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Thankful for Tryptophan

Designs for Health

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, many families are planning their holiday meal, including stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and, above all, the turkey. Why is turkey so important on Thanksgiving? It is assumed that this tradition originated in an event commonly referred to as the “first Thanksgiving”. There is evidence of a meal shared by the Pilgrim settlers at the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts and the Wampanoag people in late 1621, as described in a letter writte

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

Gopher Sport

SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE DOM Sports Hockey season is here! Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. When it comes to introducing young players to the game of hockey, safety and performance are top priorities for teachers and coaches.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Trump’s Latest Cabinet Picks – A Circus of Incompetence

Relentless School Nurse

Trump’s Cabinet of Incompetence: A Prelude to Disaster by Tony Davis President-elect Donald Trump has once again proven his penchant for choosing celebrity over competence in a move that can only be described as a slap in the face to qualified professionals everywhere. His latest cabinet picks, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Linda McMahon are nothing short of a national embarrassment.