SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Such experience has assisted his teaching, research, service, and advocacy efforts to support and improve the HPE profession. He has a Ph.D. in kinesiology (sport pedagogy) and an M.S. degree in health and physical education. Nilo was a preK-8 PE teacher and coach before going to higher education.

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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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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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% Instead, PE should be a regular part of the curriculum at every grade level , starting in elementary school and continuing through high school.

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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

One important concern is the threat that vaping nicotine poses to middle and high school students. Vaping can put students at risk for nicotine addiction, harm developing brains, and influence their performance at school. All content at the hub is free, easy to navigate, and optimized for each audience.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. 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.

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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. Download Now!

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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. Meet high school art teacher, Lisa Wallenburg! The piece also changes meaning depending on the perspective.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Start a Multisport Camp at Your School When teaching and coaching youngsters the rules, tactics and strategies of sports, the focus especially during the early years is to help them learn a variety of sports (sports sampling) and encourage multisport participation. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I have written articles on teaching bowling, conducted webinars on best practices, and presented in-person workshops at major conferences. I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. Its a sport of precision, mental focus, and strategy.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

exclaims the student who threw the disc, looking pleased as well. There are always adjustments that can be made for improvement, but the lesson is going well. While some maintain that standards can be too prescriptive and restrict teaching, we believe they provide a stable support structure. Great catch!”

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

Nurses never really retire, especially school nurses. I know that Kathy will continue her leadership and advocacy, focusing on teaching in the Rutgers-Camden School Nurse Specialty Program and volunteering at the state level as an NJSSNA board member. Congratulations to you, friend, so proud to know you!

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SHAPE America

JUNE 8, 2022

I started high school in 1973 — just one year after Title IX went into effect. Our coach would run drills and teach us the rules, and we would play friendly games among ourselves. When I was in high school, the boys teams always had much better uniforms. However, looking back now it is very clear. The Uniforms.

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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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Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

In this pursuit, introspection becomes a powerful tool to examine our beliefs and behaviors, and how well they align with each other. Who better to scrutinize this partnership than an individual who occupies both worlds—an esteemed educator in health and physical education, as well as a veteran? It really is a “grown up” decision.

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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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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 16, 2023

” Her newly published book is receiving well-deserved attention and acclaim for bringing this story to life. In 2007, she left Boston and moved back to New York City to teach at an all-girls high school. She also taught Essay and Research writing in the university’s writing program.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

And teachers have expressed mounting frustrations because student cell phone use has invaded and interrupted the classroom and school day. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom” – The Pew Research Center As a result, school leaders have said enough is enough.

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Alexandra Lemm

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At our last district professional development, I had the honor of presenting one of my very favorite teaching topics, stations with intervention ! For elementary school teachers, intervention might be something that is done weekly and can be handled with your eyes closed. Once stations are in place, they are a well-oiled machine.

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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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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. Adventure Education.

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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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Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. Their job isn’t just to teach the mechanics of the game, but also to instill values such as perseverance, teamwork, and resilience—qualities that are essential for varsity athletes.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 24: Promote and enhance health and well-being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.​​ Picture from Prairie Ridge High School where students workout during physical education class. STATE GOAL 23: Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Rise Of 1 To 1 Devices In Schools Over the years, many school districts pushed to introduce one-to-one programs within schools, especially middle and high schools. School districts saw technology as a powerful tool to improve everything from curriculum integration to assessment.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Star high school basketball player, Nicole Smith, differs in many ways. In 1987, she played on the undefeated Tucson, Arizona high school basketball team winning every game including the state championship. .” I also learned that teaching was fun and allowed me to continue to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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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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Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

In January, Tom Farrey—who heads up the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society program—and his editorial director Jon Solomon, sent me deep into New Jersey Youthsportszanilandia, to profile a girls’ High School basketball program. That doesn’t mean the Crusaders are unworthy of acclaim. “I

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

It was one of the best experiences of my life, which I’m trying to prolong by coaching my 10-year-old daughter’s team for the last three years as well. 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.

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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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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. Share Stories of Black Americans to Highlight Health Inequities.

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 25, 2024

K-12 hospital school gives kids a chance for normalcy and connections to other kids during long recoveries At most schools, the two students would never have met. One boy was a teenager in high school, the other a child in early elementary school. Normal for them is to go to school. Correct,’” Danie said. “I

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PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. Educators have the opportunity to guide students through this process with well-structured lesson plans on emotions. But in many places, formal social-emotional learning starts to decrease in middle and high school.

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