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Aiming for as much participation in PE as possible

Drowning in the Shallow

When we talk about participation in PE, we usually mean physical activity; how many minutes pupils are physically active, how engaged they are in movement, how much effort they put into practising what we want them to learn. These are important considerations.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Autism Isn’t Rising—Awareness & Acceptance Is

Relentless School Nurse

Why does it seem like so many more kids are being diagnosed with autism today than in the past? Is there really an explosion in casesor is something else going on? This question has sparked countless headlines, debates, and, unfortunately, a fair amount of misinformation. But understanding the real story behind the numbers is essentialnot just for accuracy, but for compassion.

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Hosting a Unified Field Day for High School Students

Gopher Sport

Hosting a Unified Field Day for High School Students Have you heard of Unified Field Day? Hosting a field day event for adapted physical education students in their communities is an initiative that fosters inclusivity, promotes physical activity, and builds strong connections. Events like these provide students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in fun, engaging activities tailored to their unique needs, ensuring they experience the joy and benefits of movement in a supportive env

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7 Common Signs of Stress in Children

Magnus Health

Stress is a natural part of life, where the body identifies something that needs attention and prepares to engage. It serves a special purpose, helping to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and rise to the occasion. Stress may encourage a student to practice for an audition, where their hard works pays off by getting the part in the school musical.

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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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A new way to revise for PE and Sport exams in 2025

The Everlearner

Dear PE colleagues, As most of you know, my team and I have been providing revision experiences for PE and Sport courses for well over a decade. During that time, we have tried many different models and always left the experience with an annual sense of it could be better it could be better Hopefully, this is a healthy sentiment and one that suggests reflection and candidness on our part.

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How to Motivate Staff to Lead Physical Activity in Your Program (Even if They’re Not Fitness Pros)

Skillastics

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. The wonderful people running these programs are often educators, childcare professionals, or part-time, young adults who wear many hats, and leading physical activity might not be their comfort zone. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners.

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2025 Recognition Awards Nominations

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The countdown is on the school year is almost over! Were on the hunt for our 2025 Award-Winning Teachers , and we need YOUR help! Know a teacher whos gone above and beyond this year? Nominate them today and let their excellence shine!

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ENGAGE: A Coach’s Guide to Creating Positive Experiences for Kids in Sports

PE Scholar

What makes a good coaching environment? The ENGAGE framework - a set of simple but powerful principles designed to support youth coaches.

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The Science of Bravery with Jill Schulman

Complete Performance

If youve ever wondered how to help your child (or yourself) face fear and rise to the occasion, this episode is for you. This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jill Shulmana former U.S. Marine Corps officer, positive The post The Science of Bravery with Jill Schulman appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Top Tips for Early Elementary Parents

RC Families

Early elementary parents take on new challenges as their kids move into the grades K-3. The top tips I list here have some similarities to the Top Tips for Toddler Parents that I listed last week. Keep Routines. Early elementary children still need routines, although they may vary from the toddler routines. Regular bedtimes (10-12.

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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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24 Hour Fitness and Action for Healthy Kids Launch New Nationwide Partnership

PE for Parents

The post 24 Hour Fitness and Action for Healthy Kids Launch New Nationwide Partnership appeared first on Action for Healthy Kids.

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Protective and Educational Effects of Physical Activity Practice on Mental Health in Young Age during COVID-19 Lockdown

PE Scholar

Differences in fear of COVID-19, anxiety, neuroticism, and general self-efficacy between university students during the second lockdown.

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March 2025: Reimagining Graduation

Rennie Center

March 2025: Reimagining Graduation catherine-rauseo Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:53 Mon, 03/31/2025 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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The Relentless School Nurse: They Severed Our Public Health Lifeline

Relentless School Nurse

This month, in a devastating blow to public health, sweeping federal layoffs gutted the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control a vital arm of the agency responsible for tracking and preventing some of the most common and deadly events in American life: car crashes, drownings, falls, child maltreatment, and traumatic brain injuries.

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What makes an Iconic Football Shirt?

The Sporting

Iconic Football Shirts: What Makes a Great Fotball Kit? Football shirts are a treasured part of the sports culture. Speak to any avid football fan and they will tell you that you can never have too many in your collection. They are not only fashionable to wear, but have become an influence and created a whole genre of football fashion There is something intangible about the way a good football shirt can make you feel.

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Athletics – Unit planning with a difference

PE Scholar

An editable unit planning proforma which includes key vocabulary, core tasks, an assessment rubric, and activity prompt cards.

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Feb 2025: Curriculum Matters

Rennie Center

Feb 2025: Curriculum Matters catherine-rauseo Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:55 Mon, 02/24/2025 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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Stars Align to Bring Kidney Donor and Recipient Together

Stanford Childrens

Celebrating National Donate Life Month at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health In one day, Aubrey Brazier, age 15, went from perfectly healthy to suddenly needing a kidney transplant. She was living her best life as a sophomore in high school when she underwent a sports physical for the bowling team. During the exam, the doctor discovered extremely high blood pressure.

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Risking the Agony of Defeat

Changing the Game Project

Parents ask me all the time if I think their child has what it takes to play at the college or professional level. They are asking if I think their kid has enough talent. My reply: How much are your kids willing to suffer? In mid March, I had the privilege of attending the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four, which is the final four for NCAA ice hockey, as a guest of the Missouri Youth Hockey Association.

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Neurodiversity series part five: Understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or dyspraxia for PE teachers

PE Scholar

Understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or dyspraxia for PE teachers and adaptive teaching strategies.

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Four Unique Probiotic Strains That Help Promote a Healthy Vaginal Microbiome

Designs for Health

The vaginal microbiome represents one of the primary locations for microbiota within the female body, and is predominantly populated by Lactobacillus species, which include Lactobacillus crispatus ( L. crispatus ), Lactobacillus gasseri ( L. gasseri ), Lactobacillus jensenii ( L. jensenii ), and Lactobacillus iners ( L. iners ). Vaginal microbiota plays a crucial role in safeguarding the vaginal ecosystem and significantly affects various aspects of health, including immune function and human de

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The Relentless School Nurse: Redefining “Harm” – What the Trump Administration’s Rollback of the Endangered Species Act Means for Wildlife—and Us

Relentless School Nurse

The Trump administration is unleashing a torrent of executive orders and announcements, many of which roll back long-standing public health safeguards and pose serious risks to the health of our nation. It is hard to put them in rank order, but among the most concerning is a proposed redefinition of the term harm under the 1973 Endangered Species Act (ESA) a subtle legal tweak with far-reaching implications.

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Can Short-Chain Fatty Acids Elevate Your Exercise Routine?

Designs for Health

When thinking about athletic performance, the spotlight might usually fall on macronutrients and ingredients designed to enhance muscle tone, endurance, and recovery. However, we may also want to consider the connection between exercise and gut health. More specifically, recent research suggests that short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), produced in the gastrointestinal tract, may play an important role in athletic performance.