April, 2025

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The Relentless School Nurse: Autism Isn’t Rising—Awareness & Acceptance Is

Relentless School Nurse

Why does it seem like so many more kids are being diagnosed with autism today than in the past? Is there really an explosion in casesor is something else going on? This question has sparked countless headlines, debates, and, unfortunately, a fair amount of misinformation. But understanding the real story behind the numbers is essentialnot just for accuracy, but for compassion.

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Aiming for as much participation in PE as possible

Drowning in the Shallow

When we talk about participation in PE, we usually mean physical activity; how many minutes pupils are physically active, how engaged they are in movement, how much effort they put into practising what we want them to learn. These are important considerations.

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Gamifying Physical Education: How Game-Based Learning Sparks Fun and Meaningful Engagement

Gopher Sport

In todays fast-paced educational landscape, it is more critical than ever for physical educators to be intentional and purposeful in lesson planning. By thoughtfully integrating a variety of skills and activities, we ensure that every studentespecially those who identify as non-PE or non-athletehas the opportunity to achieve success, develop confidence, and ultimately discover their unique movement niche.

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7 Common Signs of Stress in Children

Magnus Health

Stress is a natural part of life, where the body identifies something that needs attention and prepares to engage. It serves a special purpose, helping to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and rise to the occasion. Stress may encourage a student to practice for an audition, where their hard works pays off by getting the part in the school musical.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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School Assumptions… School Revelations

The Everlearner

I remember it really well: It was my first time walking into a GCSE PE classroom as a teacher in my NQT year and I had a strange mix of feelings such as responsibility, fear and trepidation. I looked around the classroom at the Centre Site of my first school employer in Oxfordshire (Im not going to name the schools as I haven't let them know in advance that I would be mentioning them) and questions streamed across my mind.

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How to Motivate Staff to Lead Physical Activity in Your Program (Even if They’re Not Fitness Pros)

Skillastics

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. The wonderful people running these programs are often educators, childcare professionals, or part-time, young adults who wear many hats, and leading physical activity might not be their comfort zone. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners.

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What Are Oxalates, and Should You Avoid Them?

Designs for Health

Oxalates, or oxalic acid, are organic compounds primarily found in plant sources, although they can also be synthesized endogenously within the human body. Common plant sources containing oxalates include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) encourage healthy dietary patterns throughout all stages of life, emphasizing the consumption of nutrient-dense foods that promote overall health.

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Hosting a Unified Field Day for High School Students

Gopher Sport

Hosting a Unified Field Day for High School Students Have you heard of Unified Field Day? Hosting a field day event for adapted physical education students in their communities is an initiative that fosters inclusivity, promotes physical activity, and builds strong connections. Events like these provide students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in fun, engaging activities tailored to their unique needs, ensuring they experience the joy and benefits of movement in a supportive env

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2025 Recognition Awards Nominations

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The countdown is on the school year is almost over! Were on the hunt for our 2025 Award-Winning Teachers , and we need YOUR help! Know a teacher whos gone above and beyond this year? Nominate them today and let their excellence shine!

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A new way to revise for PE and Sport exams in 2025

The Everlearner

Dear PE colleagues, As most of you know, my team and I have been providing revision experiences for PE and Sport courses for well over a decade. During that time, we have tried many different models and always left the experience with an annual sense of it could be better it could be better Hopefully, this is a healthy sentiment and one that suggests reflection and candidness on our part.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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STRIKER BALL and PADDLE STRIKER BALL

Keeping Kids in Motion

STRIKER BALL Im sure many of you have heard about or even played striker ball with your classes. My students enjoy playing paddle striker ball with a couple of modifications. How we play STRIKER BALL and PADDLE STRIKER BALL Setup: For 20 students I set up two neighboring octagons with cones.

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The Science of Bravery with Jill Schulman

Complete Performance

If youve ever wondered how to help your child (or yourself) face fear and rise to the occasion, this episode is for you. This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jill Shulmana former U.S. Marine Corps officer, positive The post The Science of Bravery with Jill Schulman appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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The continuity of PE-as-sport: Exploring secondary school students’ accounts of the meaning and purpose of physical education in England

PE Scholar

Matthew Berkshire, James Mason and Jack Hardwicke Abstract Physical education (PE) has long been contested as various discourses compete and conflict on

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My Top Takeaways from the Master PE Teacher Course

Gopher Sport

The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds. Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with! Reflection, Takeaways, and Real-Time Application At the end of each module, there are 6 takeaways that summarize the video you just watched as well as 5 reflection

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2025 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic

Arizona Health and Physical Education

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. This event is open to all grade level PE teachers, however, please be advised that it is geared for anyone who teaches strength and conditioning to high schoolers whether it is in the school year or in the sum

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Extended writing examples for your GCSE PE Course - Part 3 OCR GCSE PE

The Everlearner

After two really successful posts in the last two weeks on extended writing examples for AQA GCSE PE (available here: Extended writing examples for your GCSE PE Course - Part 1 AQA GCSE PE ) and Edexcel GCSE PE (available here: Extended writing examples for your GCSE PE Course - Part 2 Edexcel GCSE PE ), Im following up this week with an equivalent set of resources for OCR GCSE PE.

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Top Tips for Early Elementary Parents

RC Families

Early elementary parents take on new challenges as their kids move into the grades K-3. The top tips I list here have some similarities to the Top Tips for Toddler Parents that I listed last week. Keep Routines. Early elementary children still need routines, although they may vary from the toddler routines. Regular bedtimes (10-12.

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I Wonder Why I Wonder

Keeping Kids in Motion

I’ve always been curious. I search for the why. I have a difficult time just letting things happen without wondering. I wonder…a lot. My wife had never heard of so much wondering before she met me. Naturally, I wonder why she never wondered like me. Or does she wonder and call it something else?

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LTA Youth Schools’ Free Teacher Training Course to Enhance PE Delivery in Schools

PE Scholar

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is offering free teacher training for high-quality and inclusive PE lessons.

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How One District Used Master PE to Train Their Teachers

Gopher Sport

At Gopher, we love highlighting teachers who bring energy and purpose to PE. So when we found out that Michelle Jenkins, Kauai Complex Area Resource Teacher, and her team used the Master PE Teacher course to level up the teachers in their district, we had to learn more! A New Way to Learn and Grow Michelle and her team were building a special training program for their teachers.

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24 Hour Fitness and Action for Healthy Kids Launch New Nationwide Partnership

PE for Parents

The post 24 Hour Fitness and Action for Healthy Kids Launch New Nationwide Partnership appeared first on Action for Healthy Kids.

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A mode of one - the use of slides in PE and Sport classroom teaching

The Everlearner

I am writing this post to any PE teacher who teaches a qualification subject in a classroom. I guess I am imagining GCSE PE, A-level PE and BTEC Sport teachers. Is this you? Heres another question: Do you use any form of slides in your teaching? If so, how many slides do you use?

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Top Tips for Toddler Parents

RC Families

Toddler parents are in an exhausting season of life, full of fun, challenge, temper tantrums, laughter and new words and behaviors every day, some that make mom and dad laugh and some that make them pull their hair out. If you are in the toddler stage, here are some top tips to help you navigate.

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How heart rate training puts the personal in personal training

My Zone

As a personal trainer, your job is to ensure each client gets the best results based on their unique physiology and goals. Heart rate training is a powerful tool that allows you to train clients as individuals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

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The Movement Monster Synopsis and Schemes of Learning

PE Scholar

The Movement Monster is an enchanting children's book that takes young readers on a thrilling journey through the magical world of movement and imagination.

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What’s New and Next at FACTS: Q1 Product Roadmap Update

FACTS Management

Discover whats new and whats coming next for FACTS. See how your feedback is shaping our roadmap in this first quarterly product update of 2025.

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March 2025: Reimagining Graduation

Rennie Center

March 2025: Reimagining Graduation catherine-rauseo Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:53 Mon, 03/31/2025 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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The Relentless School Nurse: Grandparents for Vaccines – Protecting the Next Generation Through Advocacy and Action

Relentless School Nurse

Grandparents for Vaccines is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting the health of children through the proven power of immunization. Founded by grandparents who understand both the joys and responsibilities of their unique role, the organization harnesses the collective voice of older adults to advocate for strong vaccination policies and to combat misinformation about vaccines.

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Money Lessons For Your Kids From Warren Buffet

RC Families

Money lessons from a man worth $167 billion are worth noting; especially after hearing that he bought his first stock at the age of 11. Warren Buffet has learned a lot of hard lessons on his journey of making making millions, then billions of dollars, and along the way, the 94-year-old has been dedicated to.

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How Myzone empowers coaches and personal trainers

My Zone

In the ever-evolving fitness industry, personal trainers and coaches are constantly seeking innovative tools to enhance their clients' experiences and deliver tangible results.

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Neurodiversity series Part Three: Autism and creating a supportive PE environment

PE Scholar

In advance of World Autism Day tomorrow, today's insight will discuss autism and how to support students on the autism spectrum (autistic students) in

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Priority #5 for Seasonal Success: Build Confidence – Knowledge Drives Performance

FACTS Management

Confident employees deliver better service, work more efficiently, and contribute to a positive team culture. Learn how to build confidence in seasonal staff with structured training, recognition, and performance tracking.

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Feb 2025: Curriculum Matters

Rennie Center

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The Relentless School Nurse: They Severed Our Public Health Lifeline

Relentless School Nurse

This month, in a devastating blow to public health, sweeping federal layoffs gutted the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control a vital arm of the agency responsible for tracking and preventing some of the most common and deadly events in American life: car crashes, drownings, falls, child maltreatment, and traumatic brain injuries.

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New Lungs Give Young Girl Her Laugh Back

Stanford Childrens

If you meet 7-year-old Sadie Jackson, the first thing youll hear is her laugh. Her mom, Carrie, calls her a giggler. Its full of life and bright, and will bring anyone who hears it joy. But a sudden onset of symptoms and a rare, progressive lung disease took away that giggle. It got to the point where even laughter would make her sick, Carrie remembers.