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The Relentless School Nurse: Five Years Beyond Parkland

Relentless School Nurse

“For decades, we’ve treated gun violence as a battle to be won rather than a problem to be solved.” – Nicholas Kristof And so here we are, five years beyond Parkland, the afternoon that brought the impact of school shootings from a professional concern to one that impacted my family on a deeply personal level. There are too many families that have received the phone calls and text messages alerting them to an active shooter in their loved ones school.

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Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role?

Reinventing the Game

Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role? As usual recently, my thoughts get built up mainly due to professional life impacting experiences that gets me reflecting on our profession. What came up to a bit of an extent recently is the existence of the perception that spending time on understanding theories, sciences, underpinnings, etc. may be considered as being not align to the reality of school business on the ground.

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PaceTrek Program Gets Students Moving

Physical Education Update

Paul Staso Running Through Alaska If you’re looking for a way to motivate your students to walk or run on a regular basis, check out the PaceTrek.com website. Founder Paul Staso has developed a series of events in which he takes students on a virtual walking or running adventure. As he performs ultra-endurance runs across different countries, states and geographical areas, students are invited to watch his progress on his website, and log enough combined miles so they match the distance he’s run

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The 5 Greatest Serve and Volley Players of All-Time

The Sporting

The Best Serve and Volley Tennis Players Ever In a tennis galaxy far, far away- before the Millennium- there were scintillating matches between serve and volley players on one side of the net, and baseliners on the other. Believe it or not, retro tennis was a rainbow of contrasting styles and characters that animated courts across the globe. Stefan Edberg’s famous serve and volley!

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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 Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and Other Mental Health Professionals in Schools Are Not OK – Part 2 

Relentless School Nurse

Another wonderful contribution from Wendy Lamparelli RN MEd. CSN-NJ! Thank you Wendy Lamparelli RN MEd. CSN-NJ! Thank you School nurses and other mental health professionals in schools are not ok – part 2 Our cups have holes in them. Though we try and do the self care, stay present and fill the cups of others we are drowning the needs are great , they go beyond academics.

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Evolution of Dance – Fun Moves for Your PE Class

Physical Education Update

Are you looking for some dance moves to teach your class…or just something for the dance floor at your niece’s wedding? Check out this funny video as it tracks 5 decades of popular dance moves from the 50’s to the end of the 20th century. And while the video is funny, it does provide a visual illustration of popular music and corresponding dance styles as they have evolved over those 50 years.

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The 5 Greatest PSG Players of All-Time

The Sporting

The Greatest Ever Paris Saint-Germain Players Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, also known as PSG, is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Europe. Founded in 1970, the club has a short but rich history, producing some of the greatest players to ever grace the game. French football icon Kylian Mbappé Over the years, PSG has played host to numerous superstars, who have entertained fans with their mesmerising skills and winning performances.

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Firstbeat Sports Increases Presence in Sweden with New Ice Hockey Clients

First Beat

Firstbeat Sports is expanding its presence in Sweden with the confirmation of two new clients in early 2023, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association (SIHA) and Leksands IF. The Swedish Ice Hockey Association will utilize the Firstbeat Sports solution for the next three years, and Leksands IF has confirmed they will use Firstbeat Sports for the next 12 months with their men’s pro team.

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Win the Complete Volume Collection!

Montessori Physical Education

In honor of the Super Bowl, submit your pick of who you think will win the game between the Chiefs and the Eagles. I will randomly select someone who correctly chooses the Super Bowl winner to receive a free copy of the Complete Volume Collection ! Make sure to get in your pick before the game starts to be eligible to win. Good Luck! Name * First Name Last Name Email * Chiefs or Eagles?

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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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Why Are There No Timeouts in Endurance Sports?

Physical Education Update

I watched a basketball game this weekend, in which play was stopped over and over again for timeouts. There were so many timeouts that the final 30 seconds of the game took five minutes to complete. Typical comments from commentators included: “That was a good timeout. You could see the team needed a breather.” Or… “That timeout was perfectly called.

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The 5 Most Aggressive Chess Openings

The Sporting

The Most Aggressive Ways to Open in Chess! Chess is a fun game with thousands of opening options for players of all abilities. Some players never venture too far from their comfortable positional openings. However, finding a few aggressive openings is a great idea for players at any level to spice up their games. The Sicilian Defense: Godiva Variation In this article, read about the most aggressive chess openings for players who don’t mind giving up some control of the game to get a more fun pos

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Baby With Challenging Tetralogy of Fallot Grows Into Healthy Toddler

Stanford Childrens

If you watched 2-year-old Hayden Stevens throwing balls and climbing on the equipment at his favorite play place, you would never guess that he was born with a serious heart defect that demanded two surgeries and several procedures all before his first birthday. “He’s extremely athletic. He already loves sports—baseball, soccer, and basketball,” says Kelli Jensen, Hayden’s mom.

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LUCKY LEPRECHAUN’S Fitness Challenge is BACK and BETTER than EVER!

Keeping Kids in Motion

Lucky is back and looking better than ever! Lucky Leprechaun’s March Fitness Challenge consists of three different workouts (white, yellow, purple) focusing on endurance, upper body, and lower body strength. As the month progresses, the time and/or number of repetitions for each exercise gradually increases.

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Association for Physical Education: Health Position paper

PE Scholar

The contribution of curriculum physical education to health-enhancing physical activity within the context of European countries.

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F1 and Manufacturers - A Love/Hate Relationship

The Sporting

The Love/Hate Relationship Between Formula 1 and Manufacturers Formula 1 is entering a golden age of manufacturer involvement in the sport. New engine regulations, a renewed focus on sustainability, increased revenues following the sport’s ongoing commercial boom and a cost cap have all enticed several new entrants from 2026. The relationship between Mercedes and F1 The Volkswagen Group have bought the Sauber team in the guise of Audi; Ford has committed to a technical partnership with Red Bull

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Recent Review Investigates Potential Link Between NAD+ and Athletic Performance

Designs for Health

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a molecule required for the chemical reactions that produce cellular energy in the mitochondria. NAD+ is found in every living cell. In addition to aiding in cellular energy production, NAD+ plays a role in more than 500 reactions in the body, including gene expression, stress response, and DNA repair. NAD+ also helps support the tricarboxylic cycle, ꞵ-oxidation, and glycolysis.

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Tips for Helping Your Kids Establish Healthy Eating Habits

RC Families

How will kids learn to eat healthy? They will learn by copying the important people in their lives. A study on imitation and mirroring processes explains that children often use observational learning to attain skills, ideas, and beliefs. This is why as their parents, it is your job to be a good role model and make healthy.

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Teaching Games for Understanding and Situated Learning: Rethinking the Bunker-Thorpe Model

PE Scholar

The purpose of this paper is to present a new version of the TGfU model that draws on a situated learning perspective.

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MRF Cricket Bats: A Guide, History and Famous Players Who've Used Them

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About MRF Cricket Bats Sachin's exquisite straight drives, Lara's seamless pulls and Steve Waugh's powerful sweeps - What do they have in common? Well, it's the MRF bats! MRF cricket bats are considered the pinnacle of excellence in the world of cricket equipment. Iconic MRF cricket bats Cricket bats, gloves, shoes, clothing and accessories are among MRF's offerings.

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‘It’s Listening’: Addressing Maternal Health Disparities

Stanford Childrens

Throughout her career and her life, Irogue Igbinosa, MD , a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and clinical assistant professor at the Stanford School of Medicine, has always noticed disparities in health outcomes for pregnant Black women. This issue has started gaining national media attention only in recent years.

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The Latest on CoQ10: Supporting Heart Health and Beyond

Designs for Health

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone due to its extensive presence within the human body, is an important molecule in cellular health. CoQ10 has many roles in the body; it supports antioxidative stress and cell membrane stability. CoQ10 acts as an electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport chain during oxidative phosphorylation.

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YST TOP Transition

PE Scholar

Are you looking for core tasks to support the holistic teaching and assessment of students in PE and ease primary to secondary school transition?

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A Beginner's Guide to Ssireum: Everything You Need to Know

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About the Korean Art of Ssireum Korean culture is becoming an integral part of our daily lives. It may have started with “K Pop” and Squid Game, but now many people have turned to Ssireum, the ancient Korean art of wrestling. The ancient art of ssireum, a traditional Korean martial art Ssireum is similar to Japanese wrestling, and it has been around for quite a long time.

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afPE/SLQ Suite of Level 2-6 Qualifications

Association for Physical Education

17/02/2023 In partnership with SLQ Sports Leaders, we now offer a full suite of qualifications (from Levels 2-6) to support collegues in the delivery of Physical Education, School Sport and […] The post afPE/SLQ Suite of Level 2-6 Qualifications appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Teaching Rhythm and Dance In Physical Education

The Physical Educator

Dance is a polarizing subject in the world of physical education: some teachers love to teach it, other teachers can’t even imagine themselves teaching it. Regardless of your personal comfort level with the activity, I believe dance should be a part of every student’s physical education experience. Despite it not being a part of every family’s traditions, dance is a part of our collective human experience.

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Strategy in talent systems: Top-down and bottom-up approaches

PE Scholar

Operationalising of strategy in talent and performance systems by considering the integration of top down and bottom-up strategic processes.

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The 5 Greatest NBA Stealers of All-Time

The Sporting

Who Are the Greatest Stealers in the National Basketball Association? Throughout the history of the NBA, the sleight of hand and mobility of some players has made them a threat to steal the ball at any time. Hakeem Olajuwon, NBA stealing legend! While there are lots of skills in basketball, the ability to steal is arguably the most helpful to an elite player taking over a game.

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Water Safety Activity Sheets from Royal Life Saving Society UK

Association for Physical Education

16/02/2023 Looking for fun and educational activities to keep the kids occupied? Look no further than the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s water safety activity sheets! Designed specifically for children […] The post Water Safety Activity Sheets from Royal Life Saving Society UK appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Another busy week of sport!

Delamere Academy

The children have been working so hard to develop their skills their week.

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Learning informally to use the ‘full version’ of teaching games for understanding

PE Scholar

This paper examines an experienced teacher’s employment of the teaching games for understanding (TGfU) model in a UK secondary school

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Billy Bruton: The Ideal Leadoff Man

The Sporting

The Story Behind Billy Bruton’s National League Success: An Interview with Norman L. Macht A speedy outfielder and leadoff man for the Milwaukee Braves (1953-1960) and Detroit Tigers (1961-1964), Billy Bruton led the National League in steals in his first three years and averaged more than one hit per game in his career. World Series champion, Billy Bruton He proudly wore his 1957 World Series ring – rubies for bases and a diamond in the middle --while we visited in the living room of his home,

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Dear A-level PE student, this is how to make your OCR PE exams a breeze!

The Everlearner

If you are an A-level PE student, it is in your interest to read this post. By way of an introduction, I am James Simms. I am a PE teacher and I have managed the biggest and most successful A-level PE programmes in the world. I am also a prolific online teacher and publisher specialising in academic PE. I have created TheEverLearner.com with the specific intent of supporting A-level PE students to perform better in exams.

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