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Skin Cancer Resources for Health Class Teachers

Physical Education Update

Here’s are some excellent skin cancer prevention resources for your health classes. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To check out the PE Update.com website, click here. tags]physical education,skin cancer preve ntion,health class lessons[/tags]. Skin Cancer Contest Poster. Sun Smart U.

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Excellent Anti-Smoking Video to Discuss in Health Class

Physical Education Update

Here’s a video you might discuss in your health classes. It shows children being the role models and also playing a “trick” on adults – but for a good health-related reason. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To check out the PE Update.com website, click here. Physical Education Update.

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

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Have Your Elevator Speech Ready Communication is a big part of promoting Health Literacy Month. Be prepared to talk to parents, teachers, and administrators about why health literacy should be a focus for all students — not just the students in health class.

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Healthy Eating Plate Is a Better Version of MyPlate and the Food Pyramid

Physical Education Update

.” You can download a free printable version of the “Healthy Eating Plate” at the Harvard Health Blog at: [link] If you’re looking for a good printable diagram for the nutrition component of your health classes, this is a great resource. To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here!

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How To Improve Mental Health In Schools

PLT4M

How To Improve Mental Health In Schools: Physical Education & Health While improving mental health services within tier 3 is essential, adopting a holistic approach that integrates physical education and health classes as conduits for change can significantly enhance student mental health.

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Be on the Lookout for Students Who Play “The Choking Game”

Physical Education Update

You can discuss this game and its dangers during health classes. And the T-shirts that students wear in class will expose marks on a student’s neck that is an indicator of game-play. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health , May 1, 2008. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. References: 1.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.