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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

Let me introduce myself. My name is Casey Page and I am a physical education teacher in Shelby County, Kentucky, which is a suburb of Louisville. I also coach golf and am an assistant athletic director at our school, but I have always thought of myself as a teacher first. In March 2024, I was lucky enough to be named the 2024 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

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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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Physical Education (PE) a guilt-trip subject for education systems

Reinventing the Game

The Perfect Physical Education (PE) classroom – What does it look like? Is PE a guilt-trip subject for education systems to ensure there is a balance in their existence? Is it a subject that no one in a typical school takes seriously (as in 100% believe that it has a role to play and its clear on its operations)? The macro education environment seems to believe in its presence and its deserved existence but the worry for me is its micro presence in schools.

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PE as an existential subject

Drowning in the Shallow

Throughout my career there has often been debate whether physical education is a practical subject, an academic subject or a combination of both. Ofsted’s current position is that it should we should focus on both declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge, specifically 1) motor competence 2) rules, strategies and tactics and 3) healthy participation.

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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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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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Active Schools – 2024 Highlights

Active Schools Us

by: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director As 2024 comes to a close, were taking a moment to celebrate an incredible year of accomplishments that would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our Active Schools Champions. Together, weve made meaningful strides in promoting active school cultures, reaching new milestones, and engaging communities nationwide.

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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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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. We explore some of the top physical education electives and how physical education teachers and programs across the country are encouraging lifetime fitness through a physical education electives model. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Ed

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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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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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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 PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before. This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and li

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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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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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Harmful Experiences in Physical Education and Youth Sport

Drowning in the Shallow

In England there has been a growing call to provide positive experiences to children and young people in PE and youth sport. It is one the five big issues of Sport England’s Uniting the Movement strategy. It has informed England’s recent consensus statement on physical literacy.

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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. The goal of the club was to educate students on the importance of physical activity and provide them with resources that would empower them to take ownership of their health and physical activity habits.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Learn How Nurses are Healing Politics!

Relentless School Nurse

Healing Politics , a non-partisan, non-profit organization, is dedicated to empowering nurses and midwives to engage in civic leadership and run for elected office. Their flagship program, the Healing Politics Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives , will take place from July 24th – 27th, 2025 at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy in Durham, NC.

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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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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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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. We explore what student participation in PE means, how school districts can create a lasting impact, and provide actionable strategies to apply in schools. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S Re

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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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Dice Challenges to Boost Fitness and Teamwork

Gopher Sport

In this set of activities, students will race around cones, roll dice, and challenge themselves with quick fitness drills. Along the way, theyll practice good sportsmanship, cheer each other on, and switch up teams so everyone gets a chance to learn from new partners. Its a friendly competition focused on working together, pushing limits, and showing respect for everyone on the field.

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AKA Give to the Max 2024 - AKA in The Family

AKA Sports

This blog post will serve as a reflection on AKASPORT and the impact AKA as an organization has on families around Minnesota. Additionally, we will hear examples from the leadership team as to how AKA has impacted each of us, and looks to change the face of youth sports unilaterally. Marketing Director parker harrington - Sports and Family Sports bring families together in meaningful ways.

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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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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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Planning is a thinking process

Drowning in the Shallow

This blog post is adapted from Teaching about planning in pre-service physical education teacher education: A collaborative self-study and is part of my evolving thoughts about how we teach planning to novice PE teachers. The way we teach novices PE teachers to plan is problematic.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

SHAPE America

The bell rings at 9 a.m. at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., and as students slowly file into the gym, curiosity fills the air. Coach Clark always comes with a twist. Daequan eagerly asks, “Coach, when’s our next trip?” after discovering his love for boxing during last week’s field trip to Rumble. Meanwhile, DeShawn — the class captain for the week — leads the warm-up, and other students complete their daily mental health questionnaire displayed on the projector.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A New Era in School Nursing, the 2025 Version

Relentless School Nurse

Embracing Support Over Resilience in School Nursing I dream of never being called resilient again. Im exhausted by strength. I want ease. I want support. I want softness. I dont want to be patted on the back for how well I take a hit. Or for how many. – Zandashe L’Orelia Brown This powerful quote captures the weariness of those who have spent too long shouldering burdens without reprieve, and it resonates deeply with the role of a school nurse.

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The Process

Player Development Project

What is success in youth development? UEFA A licensed academy coach & PDP Technical Advisor, Dan Wright discusses his philosophy of what success looks like when a coach takes a long term view to their approach. We know the process of learning is complex and each individual’s journey is unique and non-linear. For young people, the process of learning to play football should be very similar to most learning experiences.

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Bass Center Caregiver Wellness Event Fosters Community and Connection

Stanford Childrens

Event helped attendees learn tools and techniques to enhance their wellness while caring for loved ones In late September, a few dozen caregivers of children with cancer or blood or immunological disorders gathered on the Stanford campus to do something critical but often overlooked: carve out time to focus on their own wellness. The event, the inaugural Bass Center Wellness Education Day for Pediatric Caregivers, was designed to help attendees learn valuable tools and techniques to enhance thei

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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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Conversation Cards to Promote Student Group Discussions

S&S

Looking for a fun and engaging way to spark meaningful conversations? Conversation Cards are the perfect tool to promote group discussions, whether in classrooms, afterschpp; events, or in a home settings. These cards offer a variety of thought-provoking prompts that … Read More The post Conversation Cards to Promote Student Group Discussions appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

Gopher Sport

By: Gopher Community Physical Education teacher Heather Burd is not just an educator; she’s an example of resilience, compassion, and empowerment. Heather’s journey is one-of-a-kind. Born with right hemiplegia, a partial paralysis on her right side—a condition as rare as she is unique—Heather has faced physical challenges from day one. Yet, her story is not about limitations; it’s about possibilities.