SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

SHAPE America serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States, and the organization is committed to diverse leadership on its Board. degree in health and physical education. He has a Ph.D. in kinesiology (sport pedagogy) and an M.S.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 27, 2024

Whether it’s taking note of a friend’s concerning behavior or discussing the importance of mental health in the classroom, preparedness is a critical component of protecting the health of those in your school community. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. One of the best outdoor activities I have found to teach these skills is sledding down a hill.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

middle and high school students use e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”). As an educator and a trusted source of information, you can help your students understand the risks of vaping, teach them how to build healthy coping skills, and ultimately empower them to live vape-free. million U.S. Practice self-care.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. One important concern is the threat that vaping nicotine poses to middle and high school students. Vaping puts youth at risk for serious and lasting health consequences.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I never ever thought of becoming a school nurse at any point in my nursing career. My career has spanned from pediatric acute and subacute care to home care to utilization management to management to community health and beyond. Here I am, a School Nurse. I subbed in my children’s Catholic elementary school several times.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. The percentage of high school students who attend physical education on one or more school days drops dramatically each year of high school: Grade 9: 71.1% Grade 10: 53.3%

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day. We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness. Now, the school has 8 to 10 course sections per year.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. And with that, the demand for yoga in high school is also on the rise.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. An example of this is to run, then add kicking a ball, or skip and then lunge.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. Share Facts About Black Health and Wellness. What are ways we can eat healthier that improve our heart health?

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 22, 2024

Do you know of an outstanding High School Physical Education Teacher? A “teacher” is an individual whose primary teaching responsibility is in Health, Physical Education or Dance. Minimum of five years teaching experience in their field. If so, please consider nominating them for this award. NOMINATION FORM »

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

A tribute to an amazing high school art teacher and her social justice-minded students who wanted to express their feelings about the impact of gun violence on them and their school communities. We must include the voice of the community, including our youth, in solving the public health emergency of gun violence.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Town/neighborhood: I have lived in San Tan Valley for over 12 years, but I teach at Faith Mather Sossaman in the Queen Creek Unified School District. What I do: I’m one of the physical education teachers at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, currently in my 18th year teaching in Arizona.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN, did her school nurse practicum in my office in 2003. She was an experienced nurse who had returned to school for her school nurse certification. She landed in my health office, beginning a friendship of two decades. Nurses never really retire, especially school nurses.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

While some maintain that standards can be too prescriptive and restrict teaching, we believe they provide a stable support structure. Educational standards are always evolving in order to reflect our changing world, current research, and the needs of the students we teach. The Structure Supports Success. Standards are no different.

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SHAPE America

MAY 24, 2022

In high school, any girl could be part of a “play day” team where we had mixed girls teams from different schools. Thus, the thrill and pride of playing for our school was missing. Girls now have prominent high school, college, professional, and Olympics female athletes to inspire them. Positive Changes.

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). S chool sport in Australia and elsewhere has historically played a contributing factor in the likelihood of an individual being physically active beyond their school years (Curtis et al.,

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Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

We have witnessed the pendulum swing towards a more just and inclusive health and physical education field. Notably, we observe positive shifts in areas such as elementary school fitness testing, the reconsideration of dodgeball, and the adoption of skills-based health education. It really is a “grown up” decision.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Desperate to avert a public health crisis, city officials summoned Black southern nurses, luring them with promises of good pay, a career, and an escape from the strictures of Jim Crow. In 2007, she left Boston and moved back to New York City to teach at an all-girls high school. The Black Angels is her first book.”

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 6, 2023

Over the last eleven years, I’ve had the honor of teaching the next generation of school nurses in the Rutgers-Camden School Nurse Certification Program. I guide adult learners, skilled nurses who are eager to step into the unfamiliar realm of school nursing.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incorporating high school athlete mental training into your athletic program can take your team to the next level. This article explores how high school athlete mental training is more than just one-off conversations about mental toughness. Mental preparation is a crucial component for athletic success.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 8, 2023

Weight room rules for high school students and athletes can create a set of clear expectations and guidelines. In addition, high school weight room rules help create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to succeed in fitness and strength training. Below are 14 different weight room rules for high schools.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Nutrition for high school athletes is complicated! As coaches, we can take an educational approach when it comes to nutrition for high school athletes. As coaches, we can take an educational approach when it comes to nutrition for high school athletes.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2025

We love our teachers in Arizona and we know a lot of them teach High School! Here is an opportunity to attend a clinic in Tempe, AZ at Corona Del Sol High School on May 3rd from 8 am to 3 pm with the National High School Strength & Conditioning Association. There is a cost for tickets.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Some focus heavily on teaching individual skillslike dribbling or jumpingbut lack engaging, fun activity ideas. Others offer exciting games but fail to connect those activities to broader goals, such as physical literacy or teaching foundational skills. Another significant challenge is the cost of high-quality resources.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of ​illness and injury. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

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School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Transforming Classrooms with Play-based Learning In the second episode of the season, host Nancy Chung sits down with two subject matter experts from School Specialty: Kathy Descamps, an expert in physical education, health, and wellness, and returning guest Jennifer Fernandez in early childhood.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. Teaching personal and social responsibility through physical activity.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school. The High School Weight Room – Where Are The Girls? Every athlete can benefit from training.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jessica is a physical education teacher at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho teaching. She is the 2012 SHAPE National Middle School. Jessica is National Board certified, has her NASM personal training certification and Yoga Education Teaching Teens certification. Jessica Shawley will give the 2022 Robert P.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

A couple weekends ago, my son’s team had its last game ever since the boys are now moving toward playing on their high school team. Quite honestly, I believe there’s nothing greater for the health and well-being of our kids—and for us adults, as well. It was an emotional day for me, the boys and the other three coaches.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Curriculum mapping offers teachers and schools opportunities to think big picture, explore best practices, and improve the learning process for students. This entails teaching fundamental prerequisites and implementing an elective model that enhances student participation by offering a more comprehensive range of choices.

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