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8 POWERFUL WORDS for PROCESSING in PE CLASS

Keeping Kids in Motion

Processing is a critical part of Physical Education (PE) because it helps students understand and reflect on their physical, social, and emotional experiences, which leads to better learning and improvement. Processing provides students with a chance to openly discuss their experiencesboth positive and negativeduring and/or after a lesson.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Caring in Crisis

Relentless School Nurse

“Caring in Crisis,” an insightful essay on the current state of school nursing was written by Jill Yacu. Jill is a registered nurse and content creator for MacGill School Nurse Supplies. She is a regular contributor to The Pulse, MacGill’s weekly newsletter for school nurses. Jill’s essay explores the paradoxical nature of school nursing today.

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GCSE PE Cardiovascular System Project

PE Scholar

The Aim of Project: To embed key content related to the Cardiovascular System The task is to create a learning resource for secondary school

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Why You Should ASK More of Your Kids

RC Families

How often do you ask more of your kids instead of jumping to conclusions or making assumptions? When you assume, you usually don’t ask and when you don’t ask, you open the door to false conclusions and misunderstandings. When I say ASK, I’m not advocating that you go into interrogative mode, but that you ask.

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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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Assessment models in examination PE courses - Part 2

The Everlearner

Welcome to the blog. Two weeks ago, I wrote Part 1 of this post and today I will complete it. Well, I say, complete it, but, in reality, there are endless numbers of assessment models that could be applied in PE courses.

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Developing a pedagogical model for health-based Physical Education

PE Scholar

A pedagogical model to support teachers to effectively promote positive physical activity behaviours in young people.

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Competitively engineering better child sport experiences

Learning Through Sport

In the second half of 2004 we worked with a national sport on competitively engineering their junior sport experience. We had a project to work with another national sport to commence at the start of the year to competitively engineer their junior sport pathway, but that project was unfortunately cancelled. However, the positive is national sport interest in this type of work to enhance the sport experience for children in a planned development sequence that has evidence to support the progressi

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The Impact of Overbearing Parenting on Young Athletes: How Pushing Too Hard Can Shape Their Social Lives

Better Coaching

As parents, we all want what's best for our children, especially when it comes to their future. For parents with young athletes, its easy to get caught up in the excitement of their potential. Whether its pushing them to be the best on the field, insisting they practice harder, or setting high expectations, the intention is often good: to help them succeed.

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Sharing Her Experience as a ‘Cancer Mom’ to Help Other Families

Stanford Childrens

Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree knew something was off with her then 3-year-old, Cecilia. For weeks, Cecilia had been lethargic and was growing increasingly pale. Laura never imagined that her daughter would be diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Cecilia was given an 85% chance of surviving ALL. Laura dove into research and quickly realized there was no book or road map for how to parent a child through cancer.

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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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Young voices in sport: please share your story

PE Scholar

Volunteers needed for a study into injury and athlete mental health By Catherine Wheatley The tackle that condemned Ethan, 17, to months on crutches

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8 POWERFUL WORDS for PROCESSING PE CLASS

Keeping Kids in Motion

Processing is a critical part of Physical Education (PE) because it helps students understand and reflect on their physical, social, and emotional experiences, which leads to better learning and improvement. Processing provides students with a chance to openly discuss their experiencesboth positive and negativeduring and/or after a lesson.

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Spring 2025 Pass Partners

Every Kids Sports

Empowering Play: Our Partners Making the Spring 2025 Every Kid Sports Pass Possible At Every Kid Sports, we believe that every kid deserves the chance to play, regardless of financial barriers. Thanks to our incredible partners, the Spring 2025 Every Kid Sports Pass will provide access to thousands of kids across the country, allowing them to experience the joy and benefits of sports.

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Top 10 Summer Camp Themes – Creative & Engaging Activity Ideas

S&S

Planning a themed summer camp is one of the best ways to create an immersive, engaging, and memorable experience for campers. Whether you’re a camp director, counselor, or activity leader, having a strong theme helps shape the schedule, activities, and … Read More The post Top 10 Summer Camp Themes – Creative & Engaging Activity Ideas appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Supercharging PE GCSE exam revision for teachers: Reviewing content

PE Scholar

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

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REGARDING BOREDOM: Yesterday versus Today. We all need a “GO-TO.”

Keeping Kids in Motion

Im bored. Then go be bored. my mom would reply. Im bored. Well hello, Bored. Im Edward. Nice to meet you, my dad would say, before turning around to continue whatever he was doing. My wife recalls her mom giving her a list of chores when she whines about boredom. Im bored. Great! I need … Continue reading REGARDING BOREDOM: Yesterday versus Today.

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Energizing Rhythms and Dance with Jump Bands!

Gopher Sport

One tool that has captured the attention of music teachers is the use of jump bands. This innovative approach not only brings a new level of excitement to music classes but also enhances students’ understanding of rhythm and coordination. Kristin Lukow, a music teacher of over 40 years, is redefining music education by incorporating jump bands and other physical activities to make learning more engaging and dynamic. “For me, it’s natural.

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Firstbeat Sports Team Attending 2025 PFPCA Vendor Trade Show

First Beat

John Lally and Veli-Pekka Kurunmki will attend the PFPCA Vendor Trade Show on April 2 in Orlando, Florida on behalf of Firstbeat Sports. They will meet with participants to talk about the role Firstbeat Sports can play in optimizing training, performance, and recovery for NFL teams. The Professional Football Performance Coaches Association (PFPCA) represents the NFLs performance coaches, whose purpose is to provide the highest quality of training to maximize player performance and improve player

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Goalball Student Worksheets

PE Scholar

Delve into the world of Goalball, a unique team sport designed specifically for athletes with visual impairments.

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Building Unshakable Self-Trust, with OU Gymnast Hannah Scheible 

Complete Performance

This week on the PerformHappy podcast, I had the privilege of talking with the incredible Hannah Scheible, one of Oklahoma State Universitys standout gymnasts. Hannahs reputation for consistency and success is undeniable, but what truly fascinated me was uncovering the mindset that drives her achievements. The post Building Unshakable Self-Trust, with OU Gymnast Hannah Scheible appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Choices

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

Choices. We make them all day long. Should I have cereal or eggs for breakfast? Should I wear the black shoes or the navy? Should I brush my teeth today or not? Wait! You dont stop to think about that last one? Come to think of it, neither do I. I automatically brush my teeth each and every morning. Thats a decision I made in middle school. A done deal.

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Who Benefits from N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG)? Exploring Its Role in Supporting Gut Health and Barrier Integrity

Designs for Health

The lumen of the gastrointestinaltract is lined with a mucus layer produced primarily by specialized epithelial cells called goblet cells. This mucus layer plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health and function. It also hosts various gut microbiota species, immune system cells, and mucus components. Some microbiota species can break down mucins, one of the main glycoproteins in the mucus layer, liberating sugars such as N-acetyl-D-glucosamine.

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Your Words, Your World: How Self-Talk Shapes Your Reality

AASP

As you listen to the thought, you feel a conscious presence your deeper self behind or underneath the thought, as it were. The thought then loses its power over you and quickly subsides because you are no longer energizing the mind through identification with it. This is the beginning of the end of involuntary and compulsive thinking. Eckhart Tolle Have you ever caught yourself speaking out loud when no one is around?

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Adapted Health Education: A discussion with Dr. Maria Lepore-Stevens

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

In this episode, Dr. Maria Lepore-Stevens, from Rowan University, shares how shes expanding health education within the realm of disability. In this discussion, we explore the concept of "adapted" health education in relation to teaching health education and students with disabilities. Dr. Lepore-Stevens points out the lack of guidance in health education around teaching children with disabilities and the importance of this curriculum for children with disabilities.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Voices Silenced, Futures Threatened – The Crisis at the U.S. Department of Education

Relentless School Nurse

I am sounding the alarm on a deeply troubling development within our nation’s Department of Education. In a move that strikes at the heart of our public education system, dozens of dedicated civil servants have been abruptly placed on administrative leave, their access to work emails suddenly cut off. This isn’t just another policy shift – it’s a direct assault on the very people who work tirelessly to ensure our children receive quality education.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Take Action to STOP the Dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education

Relentless School Nurse

The dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education is facing a two-pronged assault from both the Executive and Legislative branches of government. President Trump’s campaign promise to close the Department is now being echoed in Congress, with Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie’s reintroduction of H.R. 899, a one-sentence bill proposing to abolish the federal Department of Education by December 31, 2026.

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