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2025 Student Health Trend Predictions

Magnus Health

The end of a calendar year is the perfect time to look ahead and assess whats coming next. As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. This blog will explore a few student health trends were predicting for 2025 and how they will shape the future of K-12 student health. 1.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Deadline Extended in Call for Stories About Ethical Dilemmas in School Nursing

Relentless School Nurse

Are you a school nurse with a story to tell? Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics has extended the deadline for school nurses to share personal experiences navigating the ethical dilemmas that arise in our vital role. Our insights can illuminate our unique challenges and impact on student health and well-being. Our practice is unique, often misunderstood, and minimized.

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HEAD to HEAD SNOWMAN – a holiday PE game

Keeping Kids in Motion

HEAD to HEAD SNOWMAN was inspired by Coach Gelardi’sROLL A SNOWMANgame. Setup: On each sideline, place enough cones for teams of two or three. Teams directly across from each other will compete head to head. Place three hula hoops and around each cone along with one ball (fleece, gator, tennis).

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Breaking Boundaries: Taking Our Scholars to Weekend Cross-Country Meets

PE Scholar

Bringing our scholars to cross-country meets on weekends has become a highlight, not only for them but for us as teachers as well.

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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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6 Monopoly Variations to Play With Your Group

S&S

Playing Monopoly benefits children by teaching financial literacy, mathematical skills, and strategic thinking. It also promotes social skills like negotiation and communication, and helps kids develop patience and resilience through competition and setbacks. Overall, it offers a fun way to … Read More The post 6 Monopoly Variations to Play With Your Group appeared first on S&S Blog.

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THMS Youth Leader Shares Team-Building and Leadership Tips

Teen Health Mississippi

When it comes to fostering leadership and team building among young advocates, few people understand the process better than Iesha Hayes, Youth Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator at THMS. What makes her story unique? Iesha isnt just a staff membershes a former youth partner herself. Rising from a participant in the Mind Elevation Project in 2019 to a leadership role today, Ieshas journey exemplifies the power of mentorship and community engagement.

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Personal injury experience highlights the importance of continuing to stay active

PE Scholar

Safety in Sport Perception Survey 2024 Key findings and discussion Joseph* is in Year 11 at a comprehensive school in the East of England.

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Three Partner Instant Activities to Develop Cooperation and Teamwork

Gopher Sport

Teamwork and cooperation are important skills that can be developed through engaging and interactive activities. In this blog, we explore three exciting partner-based instant activities that not only get students moving but also encourage a spirit of collaboration and mutual support. Using simple equipment like reaction balls, hacky sacks, and beach balls, these activities are designed to challenge partners to work together, communicate effectively, and encourage each other to reach new goals.

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Winter Holidays: December Dilemma or Teaching Opportunity?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Winter is a festive time of year because so many holidays are celebrated by people from different religions, cultures and races. We spend time with family and friends, connect with our faith or culture, give and receive gifts and enjoy special foods and treats. However, this time of yearespecially in schools and whether it’s in-person, online or hybridcan be a time where some children can feel uncomfortable, excluded, insulted or margin

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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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Can A-level PE lead to a degree in medicine? Part 3

The Everlearner

Dear readers, Two of my most popular blog posts ever were "Can A-Level PE Lead to a Degree in Medicine? Part 1" and "Can A-level PE Lead to a Degree in Medicine? Part 2" - my writing on whether A-level PE was a good subject choice for going on to study medicine. These two posts were extremely popular with my core audience who tend to be PE teachers and students but, interestingly, we also got a significant response from other groups including parents and even educational forums.

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PE Insights Episode 44 Simon Scarborough and Dan Hine – Physical Education for ALL

PE Scholar

Introduction In the latest episode of the PE Insights Podcast, host Nathan Walker is joined by two insightful guests, Simon Scarborough and Dan Hine.

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Protective Parenting: How Far Should You Go?

RC Families

Protective parenting has a good and a not-so-good reputation. On one hand, parents love their children and will do everything they can to keep them safe, emotionally and physically. And on the other hand, parents go to the extreme and smother their children because they have a need to control. Where’s the balance? How far.

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The Easiest and Most Fun Way to Fundraise

Arizona Health and Physical Education

health. moves. minds., powered by Booster is an exciting multi-week celebration ending with an epic event day your students will not soon forget! Through our new partnership with Booster, the program now comes with even more great resources, dedicated coaching and a streamlined timeline, making it easier and more fun than ever to exceed your schools fundraising goals and directly support your health and wellness programs.

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Recover Stronger and Prevent Injuries with The Gymnastics PT, Brittany Lapinski

Complete Performance

Today on the PerformHappy podcast, Im joined by Dr. Brittany Lapinski, better known as The Gymnastics PT, to talk about something every gymnast, coach, and parent needs to hear: how to prevent injuries and recover stronger when setbacks happen. Dr. Lapinski shares her expert insights The post Recover Stronger and Prevent Injuries with The Gymnastics PT, Brittany Lapinski appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Consquences of Poor Leadership – Nurses Warn Against RFK Jr.’s HHS Appointment

Relentless School Nurse

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sparking widespread concern among healthcare professionals. This controversial decision has prompted a powerful response from the nursing community, which forms the backbone of our nation’s healthcare system. With 5.2 million nurses nationwide, the voice of this essential workforce carries significant weight.

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Gifting and Playing With Toys Safely During the Holidays

Stanford Childrens

Gifting and receiving gifts are an exciting part of the holiday season. But it is critical to remember the importance of safety, especially when it comes to young children. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 155,000 children age 12 years or younger were treated in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries in 2023.

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President’s Message – Dr. Jennifer Houston

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members and teachers, I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break, spending precious time with family and friends. Coming back to school after such a break is tough, but we only have a short few weeks before the end of the fall semester. Hard to believe it is almost 2025! A big thank you to all of you who attended our most recent state convention held at the Mesa Convention Center.

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DIY Felt Mittens Craft for the Winter Season – Printable Templates

S&S

Bring a cozy touch to your program during the winter season with this DIY felt mittens craft! This simple and customizable craft is ideal for decorating bulletin boards, enhancing storytelling activities, or as a fun project for the classroom or … Read More The post DIY Felt Mittens Craft for the Winter Season – Printable Templates appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Relentless School Nurse: On My Mind – Trump’s Undoing of Gun Safety Efforts

Relentless School Nurse

Trump’s intention to overturn recent advancements in gun policy has been on my mind since the election. The 2024 election results present a significant challenge for the gun violence prevention movement. With Donald Trump returning to the presidency, federal priorities are shifting dramatically. He has vowed to dismantle the initiatives established during the Biden administration, signaling a major reversal of efforts aimed at reducing gun violence.

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