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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

Considering the age range of these students, it was very important to keep them engaged and involved so I made sure that the first half of each club session was fun and engaging, while still educating students on the importance of physical activity, exercise and proper nutrition habits. The results were promising: 63.2% learned about the U.S.

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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

However, Spooner Middle School — located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin – is finding success by getting students away from their screens and taking them outdoors for fresh air and exercise. Half the students went out for daily exercise (such as biking), while a control group received traditional computer-based interventions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

When you hear “exercise snacks,” you might think of a protein bar or a piece of fruit. In 2023, consider incorporating these short bursts of activity into your daily routine to help achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

For example, we used the play structures for warm-ups (chutes and ladders, follow the leader, partner exercise, upper body workout, climb and jump, etc.). Being inside is a good time to introduce proper technique for exercises/fitness and teach partner skills (how to motivate and correct a partner’s exercise form). No Problem!

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

Relentless School Nurse

The main event, July 24 – 27, 2025, in-person workshops, lectures, and role-playing exercises. The program is structured into three phases : Virtual pre-sessions are held prior to the main event to address initial questions, introduce fundraising strategies, and help attendees prepare to get the most out of the Campaign School.

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Interplay Between Exercise and Gut Health: How to Improve Exercise with a Happy Gut

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How to use exercise to build a happy, healthy gut We are constantly told that to improve our endurance we need to: lift more weight, work out more or have a healthy diet. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Prepared Without Panic – Maryland’s Active Shooter Drill Evolution

Relentless School Nurse

Resources: MARYLAND CENTER for SCHOOL SAFETY BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR ACTIVE ASSAILANT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Exercises and Training “I Love You Guys” Foundation, Standard Response Protocol K-12 (2025), [link].

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