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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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2023

April 18, 2023 Hans Van der Mars , professor emeritus at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, received the 2023 Luther Halsey Gulick Award at the Society of Health and Physical Educators, or SHAPE, America National Convention and Expo on March 30.

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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. What Are Health Education Lesson Plans? Finding quality health education lesson plans is a complex task!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The kids at Irene Lopez Elementary School had a ball on Thursday, and students at over 600 other schools throughout Arizona will soon follow suit thanks to a new partnership between the Arizona Coyotes and Equality Health. That’s what they want to do in health and wellness, and that’s what we do as an organization.”

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.

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Physed n Health

MARCH 1, 2023

Physical education is an important subject that plays a crucial role in promoting physical activity, health, and overall well-being of students. Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. This empowers them to take control of their health and well-being, setting the foundation for a lifetime of physical activity and wellness. Ready to WOW your Admins?

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This module includes activities that are designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills to be healthy and active for a lifetime. The pillars of good health are addressed through a variety of engaging and activity-based lessons. 8) Seeks out and identifies fitness opportunities in the local community.

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PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. But without good health, students’ ability to engage and excel is severely compromised.

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PLT4M

JULY 2, 2024

Looking for an online health textbook to support your health and physical education classes? PLT4M has a wide range of curriculum and technology resources to support everything in the world of health, fitness, and wellness in schools. Students work on a PLT4M nutrition lesson on lap tops.

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PLT4M

MAY 26, 2023

While PLT4M is utilized in schools by teachers and students, PLT4M Classroom is an excellent opportunity for any physical education teacher to brush up on different topics like fitness, weightlifting, yoga, nutrition, and more. But, talking about nutrition to students can be challenging.

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PE with Palos

MARCH 11, 2022

Tablets, television and video game consoles are the new slides and swings, and it is taking a toll on children’s eating habits and physical health. Limited physical activity is an obvious reason excessive screen time is unhealthy, but the ads that come with the media they are consuming can be harmful as well.

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Physical Education Ideas

AUGUST 6, 2021

Teaching Health can be intimidating and sensitive, depending on the topic. Teaching Health can also be the most rewarding subject to teach as you get to engage in critical content that helps to develop life skills. Did you know that a properly taught Health program reduces the risk of heart disease by 2.16 Food and Nutrition.

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Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Muscular health has been shown to improve body composition , metabolic health , and longevity by decreasing the risk for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. Two recent clinical studies examined the effect of an innovative ingredient, NPN_1 (PeptiStrong TM ), on muscle health and DOMS.

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The Sporting

DECEMBER 29, 2022

With supplements of various brands loaded on the shelves of different supermarkets and online, companies presenting their innovative fitness equipment for their targeted audiences, one cannot ignore the importance of nutrition when it comes to attaining the optimum fitness goals – especially intake of protein after strenuous physical activity.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

.” Therefore, we want to align the goals of physical education with the evidence based practices in education. A teacher works with students in physical education class. Studies have long indicated that regular physical activity for children has a wide range of benefits.

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Stanford Childrens

JUNE 18, 2024

Thomas Robinson , MD, the Irving Schulman, MD, Endowed Professor of Child Health and professor of pediatrics and of medicine, developed the Pediatric Weight Control Program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health in the 1990s, has conducted decades of research on childhood and adolescent obesity and was following the updated recommendations closely.

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Designs for Health

JULY 7, 2023

Bone health is dependent on a dynamic balance between cellular activity, nutrient availability, existing structure, and signaling from genes and cellular pathways. As we age, certain lifestyle factors such as physical activity and nutritional status may influence bone integrity and overall health.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

” and how it relates to the world of physical education. In addition, we break down some of the key concepts of physical literacy and discuss PLT4M’s role in the pursuit of supporting students lifelong journey of health and wellness. International Physical Literacy Association. ” (Whitehead M.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 18, 2023

What is health and wellness? We set out to answer the question “what is health and wellness?” ” and provide actionable steps to promote a healthier United States via early intervention in physical education. What is Health and Wellness? The term health and wellness is used throughout society.

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Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Premenstrual discomfort has been linked to hormone imbalances, changes in thyroid health, and nutritional insufficiencies, including vitamin B6 deficiencies. Certain lifestyle factors may also influence premenstrual discomfort, including psychological stress and physical activity. Ambrose, ND, MAT

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School Spring Board

MAY 20, 2021

Hosted by the Center for Wellness and Nutrition (CWN) in partnership with the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center (CIMCC) and Springboard to Active Schools. Articulate strategies for improving Native student mental health during the pandemic through a holistic approach. Define indigenous concepts of wellness.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes. In a recent survey , the most commonly reported reasons for physical education waiver forms were participation in school sports (27.9%) and other school activities such as band, chorus, or JROTC (32.5%).

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. While it isn’t a panacea, physical activity and exercise have been shown to positively influence ALL of these troubling trends.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nutrition is a key component of overall health, so let’s make sure people have the basic information about calorie needs to make informed decisions. Because depending on the day and time, our physical activity levels and other factors will impact our overall hunger.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. In fact, students struggle with the quantity and quality of sleep that can promote better overall health. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit.

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S&S

AUGUST 18, 2023

By infusing physical activity with fun … Read More The post Health and Fitness Games for PE or Camp appeared first on S&S Blog. In a world where screens dominate entertainment, it’s crucial to find innovative and engaging ways to keep kids moving and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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School Spring Board

MAY 20, 2021

Objectives: Understand the connection between social emotional learning and classroom physical activity and how the COVID-19 pandemic requires creative approaches to keeping children active in school. (Re)introduce Re)introduce tools for integrating physical activity in the classroom. OLI Small Group Notes.

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Designs for Health

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The role of muscle tone in metabolic health Metabolic health refers to how well the body generates and processes energy, taking into account cardiovascular risk, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, and waist circumference. What are some nutrients that can support muscle tone?

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 2, 2021

Team-building , routine-setting, and health-related fitness with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules. Nutrition Trivia Time Card [PDF, WORD]. Active Home Menu Board [PDF, WORD]. Activities with Physical Distancing [ PDF Packet ]. Instant Adventure Packet [PDF, WORD].

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 14, 2023

And also because the body was in conservation mode, there would be a significant drop in the fat person’s willingness to participate in physical activity. This person would then be stimulated to feel hungry – since not enough energy was released.

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Designs for Health

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Lifestyle factors such as physical activity and nutritional intake are thought to play a critical role in bone health, influencing as much as 20% to 40% (as measured in mean variance of adult peak bone mass). Vitamin D status is one of the key lifestyle factors that may help maintain bone health and integrity.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

The first two components featured the importance of sleep and nutrition, and I integrated the two into my discussion. When describing the benefits of physical activity, I described it as planning in reverse. What health outcomes did we want at the later stages of our life? I am not a fan of reinventing the wheel.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The Best Foods For Athletes to Boost Performance and Recovery We all know that good nutrition means eating good food, but when it comes to boosting athletic performance, not all food is created equal. They will be your primary energy source to keep you going during high-intensive physical activities.

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Magnus Health

JULY 12, 2024

And the benefits couldn’t be better — participation in sports can improve academic achievement and overall self-esteem, and athletes are more likely to engage in health-promoting behaviors than their non-athlete peers. Here’s how to ensure mental and physical health comes first during the season.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Most grants have larger defining characteristics that physical education can easily address. “The SPARK Grant Finder Tool helps you locate funding for your Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, Classroom Activity, or Coordinated School Health program.

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