SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

On February 15, 2023, more than 130 dedicated health and physical education professionals from 33 states attended SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! At this annual event, members of the HPE community meet with representatives of Congress to advocate for continued support and robust funding for health and physical education. Your voice matters.

Health 396

Health PE Physical Education Government 396

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Contributing to the newly released book, Taking Action: 10 Top Priorities to Promote Health Equity and Well-Being in Nursing, has been an honor and professional highlight for me. My deepest appreciation goes to Dr. Susan Hassmiller for being a champion of school nursing and extending her generous hand to me in so many ways.

Wellness 267

Wellness Health Schooling Education 267

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.

Physical Education 416

Physical Education Education Education Health 416

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. A well-crafted resume and cover letter can be extremely influential in landing the “perfect” job.

Physical Education 404

Physical Education Teacher Health Education 404

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

This book, Courageous Well-Being for Nurses , sits on my bedside table and came just in time for the start of the new school year! I am enjoying reading the many stories shared by nurses who generously reveal their challenges and triumphs to reclaim their emotional well-being.

Wellness 265

Wellness Creativity Schooling Physiology 265

Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 22, 2022

. On the heels of the recent release of NASN’s survey about the mental health of school nurses during COVID , comes an important publication from the U.S. Murthy, The Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being. What is adequate staffing in the school health office? Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H.

Wellness 212

Wellness Health Schooling 212

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Our mental health has been impacted during COVID, which is no surprise to any of us, but the data clearly supports our anecdotal experiences. It is beyond time to pay attention to our own mental health. NASN released the results of a national survey in March of 2022. The results of the survey are sobering, to say the least. .

Schooling 345

Schooling Health Conditioning Wellness 345

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 9, 2024

Desautels’s phenomenal article and applied it to our school health offices. What if we, as the caregivers of health and well-being in our school, borrowed this idea to purposefully craft environments that promote physical and emotional wellness? What’s in Your Health Nest? (An Identify and release them.

Wellness 186

Wellness Schooling Health Strength 186

SHAPE America

MARCH 16, 2023

Every single day, youth—like all people—make choices that affect their health, including the use of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. It is critical to support youth in making informed, health-promoting choices. Often, these drugs were taken, bought, or given to them by someone else.

Health 311

Health High School Conditioning Health Education 311

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience. Here are five tips on how to teach students about death in the health education classroom (or any classroom). We also help them become more comfortable talking about other uncomfortable topics.

Health Education 307

Health Education Teaching Teaching Health 307

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 21, 2023

.” I listened to the circular conversation several times and could not help but feel that the disconnect between health and learning is the crux of the problem that stands, like a huge brick wall between school health services and educational services. You cannot have learning without health.

Health 271

Health Schooling Education Education 271

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 29, 2023

What I have not seen is Chief Wellness Officer (CWO). With COVID as a catalyst, our contributions to school health and wellness have been on overdrive. Try on the title of Chief Wellness Officer and notice how that feels. This is a mindset, one that will serve you and your school community well.

Wellness 243

Wellness Schooling Creativity High School 243

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

October is Health Literacy Month. SHAPE America defines health literacy as, “…the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one’s own health and the health of others.”

Middle School 363

Middle School Health Education Assessment Health 363

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 23, 2023

The most recent Surgeon General’s Advisory report highlights the mental health impact of social media on children and adolescents. It draws attention to the association between excessive social media use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and other mental health issues among young people.

Health 280

Health Conditioning Schooling Education 280

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 8, 2023

In response, individuals are increasingly masking up to protect themselves from the visible particles that pose immediate health risks. It seems that more people are now embracing mask-wearing to shield themselves from these visible particles and the associated health risks. Skepticism can arise due to the lack of tangible evidence.

Health 250

Health Schooling Motivation Education 250

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Photo credit: CDC Protective Factors Protective factors are individual or environmental characteristics that promote the health and emotional well-being of children and adolescents. Here are the 5 protective factors for schools and their significance in promoting children’s well-being.

Wellness 175

Wellness Schooling Academics Health 175

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

LESSONS FROM HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS We need health and physical education (HPE) teachers to flood classrooms at all levels with ideas and inspiration. A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions.

Physical Activity 480

Physical Activity Movement Schooling Physical Education 480

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I shot up in bed with this searing thought in my mind; what if we are getting this explosion of student behavioral and mental health challenges all wrong? Reports have been linking the “mental health epidemic” to COVID disruptions , but what if that weren’t true.

Schooling 312

Schooling Health Middle School Conditioning 312

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. Each day of Kindness Across the Commonwealth week has a different theme based on health.

Schooling 420

Schooling Physical Education Gyms Teaching 420

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Student Mental Health Matters: A Toolkit for Educators i s a valuable resource for school nurses and educators, addressing the mental well-being of students. These insights provide a deeper understanding of mental health issues, equipping school staff to better support their students.

Schooling 213

Schooling Health Education Education 213

AASP

MAY 21, 2024

The research recognizes the subsequent impact on student-athletes’ wellness. Given the stress and demands of being a student-athlete, “mental health” is identified as the number one reason for transferring from their current institution (NCAA, 2022). to maintain eligibility). However, the human brain needs variety.

Wellness 118

Wellness Health Psychology Nutrition 118

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?

Physical Education 221

Physical Education Health Education Education 221

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

– Nicholas Kristof Public health is dedicated to solving problems, including the most pressing challenge of gun violence prevention. It is now in the vernacular that gun violence prevention does belong in the public health arena. Taking on the public health crisis of gun violence is a collaborative effort.

Health 244

Health Schooling Education Education 244

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! For example, as it got colder in the fall it was hard to play throwing and catching games, but soccer worked well.

Gyms 525

Gyms Physical Education Teaching Teaching 525

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2023

I always read emails from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) , a legacy philanthropic foundation dedicated to building a “Culture of Health” across the country. This week’s newsletter is celebrating Women’s History Month and features women who have spent their careers advancing health equity.

Health 216

Health Schooling Education Education 216

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 12, 2023

I am grateful for the collaborative opportunities through Rutgers that have promoted the mission of gun violence prevention through a public health lens. I am committed to continuing my efforts in writing, speaking, learning, and actively participating in promoting a public health approach to gun violence prevention.

Health 224

Health Schooling Coordination Strength 224

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

During that year, I had a well-meaning principal who told our staff, “If it’s not related to math or reading, it’s potentially on the chopping block.” Riding For Focus and the Outride Fund are great places to start, as well as checking with your local hospitals/clinics, professional sports teams, and local businesses.

Academics 388

Academics Physical Education Education Education 388

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

The recipient of the joint gift is the School-Based Health Alliance , the national voice for school-based healthcare. What an outstanding opportunity for this organization to create a training center for school-based health center expansion.

Schooling 197

Schooling Health Coordination Health Education 197

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

How fortunate my Camden City School District (CCSD) is to have the investment and dedication of the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing as a partner in health and learning! Dean Nickitas reinforced the concept that school nurses are indeed the Chief Wellness Officers in our schools (even if we don’t have that official title).

Health 198

Health Schooling Middle School Conditioning 198

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 23, 2023

For well over a century, school nurses have carried the weight of providing healthcare and support to students within the school setting. Their dedication and commitment to the well-being of students are undeniable. This can lead to improved health outcomes, increased attendance, and enhanced academic performance.

Schooling 201

Schooling Health Coordination Academics 201

Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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.

Health 98

Health Motivation Wellness Schooling 98

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2024

I dont want to be patted on the back for how well I take a hit. We are praised for our ability to navigate emergencies, manage complex health needs, and act as anchors of calm in a storm of educational demands, student health crises, and systemic inequities. Im exhausted by strength. I want ease. I want support. Or for how many.

Schooling 206

Schooling Endurance Strength Conditioning 206

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

My last blog post focused on the Fayette County Public School board’s decision to privatize school nursing services by going to the lowest bidder, a nursing agency, and discontinuing the 50-year relationship with the local health department. It seems that community outrage swayed the district’s decision.

Private Schools 144

Private Schools Wellness Schooling Health 144

Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But there is something that has been brushed under the rug for too long: the mental health of our nurses and the alarming number of suicides among us. The stress and trauma they faced during the pandemic have taken a toll on their mental health. All this not only affects their mental health but also the safety of their patients.

Schooling 352

Schooling Health Fitness Fitness 352

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Let’s take a look at how being physically active can improve mental and physical health and how activities can be fun for all ages. Follow David on Twitter @ManassasCityHPE.

Physical Activity 425

Physical Activity PE Sports Sports 425

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Croakey Health Media School nurses are invited to participate in a foresight project led by Dr. Terri Hinkley, CEO of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This transformation, powered by cutting-edge technology and focusing on holistic student well-being, will profoundly redefine the school nurse’s role.

Schooling 267

Schooling Physiology Assessment Health Education 267

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Read on for an overview of what you can expect to see in the updated USA Lacrosse curriculum, as well as tips for modifying the rules, equipment, environment, and learning strategies as needed in your PE classes. This creates an ability to work well independently, as well as with peers.

Physical Education 392

Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 392