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The Relentless School Nurse: Meet the TikTok School Nurse – Mandy Palo is on a Mission to Educate and Entertain

Relentless School Nurse

Mrs. Palo School nurse Mandy Palo, known on TikTok as Mrs. Palo , has carved out a unique niche for herself in the digital world, blending her professional expertise with the vibrant, engaging format of social media. Her venture into social media began with an Instagram account to share school nursing tips, but it was TikTok that truly captured her attention.

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Concept Curriculum Non-Performer Worksheet

PE Scholar

Empower non-performing students in your PE class with this invaluable observational worksheet.

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Why Your Kids Need to Struggle

RC Families

No parent enjoys seeing their children struggle. Most times, we do all we can to help them so that they don’t need to fight through battles. But there’s something valuable for your kids in those struggles; tough times build emotional fortitude in them. We’ve all heard the example of the butterfly coming out of the.

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Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans

PLT4M

At PLT4M, we teach and practice the underhand roll via fun and dynamic bowling activities for elementary PE. In this article, well explore how these fun bowling activities align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom.

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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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How to create a Myzone Challenge to engage your gym members

My Zone

Are you looking for a powerful way to boost gym member motivation, retention, and engagement? Creating a Myzone Challenge is an easy and effective way of inspiring friendly competition while helping members stay consistent with their workouts.

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Prevent Summer Learning Loss with Summer Engagement Solutions 

S&S

As summer approaches, educators and program coordinators face a familiar challenge: preventing summer learning loss, often referred to as the “summer slide.” Lets explore some emerging trends and challenges in summer education, including: The increasing need for at-home learning solutions. … Read More The post Prevent Summer Learning Loss with Summer Engagement Solutions appeared first on S&S Blog.

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10 Super Simple Equipment Modifications to Support Your Students in PE

SHAPE America

A few years ago, I had a student in a gait trainer who loved PE but couldnt fully participate in tag games. She needed her hands to support herself, making it difficult for her to join in the fun like her peers. A simple fix a pool noodle attached to the back of her gait trainer changed everything. She lit up with joy, confidently tagging others, fully engaged in the game.

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Baby on Hospice Receives Second Chance With Lifesaving Heart Surgery

Stanford Childrens

Heart surgeon combines unifocalization with innovative valve repair to save Oklahoma baby When Hazel Randolph was 3 weeks old, she was put on hospice and given six months to live by her Oklahoma doctors. Her parents, Loren and Josh, were devastated by the news. We thought, This is it. We are never going to get to see her grow up. I hadnt cried until then, but that day I really broke down, says Loren.

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Supercharging PE GCSE exam revision for teachers: Applying knowledge

PE Scholar

Welcome to the fourth instalment in our comprehensive blog series designed to support teachers in guiding their students through PE GCSE exam revision.

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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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When ‘Winning It All’ Isn’t Enough – Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie on Reinventing Success 

Complete Performance

Have you ever wondered what happens after the medals are won and the records are broken? On this weeks PerformHappy podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie, a true legend in gymnastics and an inspiration beyond the sport. Theresas resume is The post When Winning It All Isnt Enough – Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie on Reinventing Success appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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How to Empower Girls in Physical Education

SHAPE America

In 2014, the Always Like a Girl commercial went viral, challenging stereotypes and reshaping how society perceives female athletes. The message was simple but powerful: words matter, and so do the messages young girls receive about their capabilities. Research shows that girls confidence in physical activities often declines as they enter adolescence, with societal messages playing a significant role.

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The Impacts of Stress on Heart Health for Kids

Magnus Health

Stress is a part of everyday life as we navigate hardships and build resilience. But with proper management and prevention, we can keep stress to a minimum. After all, healthy habits in adulthood start with healthy habits in childhood! Stress is the bodys physical and mental response to external situations, sometimes big and sometimes small. For many school-aged children, school can be a big source of stress from worrying about grades to anxiety over social situations.

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Tweet me, message me, like me: Using social media to facilitate pedagogical change within an emerging community of practice

PE Scholar

How teachers learnt and refined their use of a pedagogical innovation through the overarching methodology, participatory action research.

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Eight ways to use your 2025 national mock exams

The Everlearner

Dear PE colleagues, I am delighted to inform you that the 2025 tranche of National Mock Exams is now live and available to both our customers and non-customers. If you have not yet accessed your mock exams and mark schemes, please visit here. Customers simply need to log in to the platform and all documentation awaits you.

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Parks and Recreation Program Ideas for Inclusion and Togetherness

S&S

Loneliness is more than just a feeling – its a growing epidemic with significant implications for mental and physical health. According to the National Institute on Aging, chronic loneliness has been linked to increased risks of heart disease, depression, anxiety, … Read More The post Parks and Recreation Program Ideas for Inclusion and Togetherness appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Make Your Bowling Unit a Perfect Strike!

Gopher Sport

Keep students engaged with color-coded pins, exciting game variations, and team-based challenges with Gophers Team Bowling Set Youve rented the shoes, chosen a ball, and have your eye on that perfect spot in the lane. Youre ready to bowl! But waitbowling is harder than it looks. Bowling Tips for Beginners If you want to impress your friends and family (and rack up some strikes and spares), check out these 5 bowling tips for beginners. 1: Have proper grip on the ball: Gripping the ball correctly

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CO 2025 Spring Sports Registration Event

Every Kids Sports

Join Us on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5-7 PM for Every Kid Sports Registration & Support Night in Central Oregon! Hi, Central Oregon families, were excited to open our doors for a special registration night at our office. Our team wants to help you get your kiddos signed up for Spring Sports. Every Kid Sports helps eligible kids play recreational sports by PAYING registration fees!

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Getting to Know the Chief Medical Officer at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

Stanford Childrens

Mitchell Cohen, MD, is the new chief medical officer at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital. Mitchell Cohen, MD , has shaped his career in pediatrics around a vision of doing whats right for young patients and their families. Dr. Cohen became the newest chief medical officer at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford when he arrived in January, taking over from Dennis Lund, MD, who had held the post since 2015.

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PE Games For Elementary

PLT4M

PE games for elementary students promote and enhance physical activity while helping students develop important motor skills, teamwork, physical literacy, and more. Whether you’re introducing classic games or trying something new with elementary students, incorporating a variety of activities keeps them excited and active. In this article, well explore various types of PE games for elementary, from tag games to team sports.

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Randomized Controlled Trial Investigates PeptiStrong™ Supplementation on Muscle Strength Recovery & Restoration After Resistance Exercise

Designs for Health

A hallmark of health is the ability to maintain homeostasis over time, which includes the ability to repair and regenerate cells and tissues when necessary. After intense physical activity and resistance training, muscle damage may occur, which is characterized by delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. Due to muscle and joint stiffness, inflammation, and pain, DOMS may hinder recovery and performance.

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Action Research in APE with Dr. David Adams

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

In this episode of What's New in Adapted Physical Education , we sit down with Dr. David Adams from Humboldt University. Dr. Adams, a graduate of Texas Woman's University, shares his journey from working at an Autism Center to leading a federally funded APE program at Humboldt. He then dives into his passion for action-based research, explaining how it empowers teachers to systematically meet the diverse needs of their students.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Crippling Science – CDC’s Workforce Cuts Amidst Rising Health Threats

Relentless School Nurse

The Trump administration’s decision to eliminate all probationary positions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has resulted in the termination of half of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers, known as the agency’s “disease detectives,” among other key positions. This move, part of a broader initiative to reduce the federal workforce, has jeopardized the CDC’s ability to respond effectively to public health threats. especi

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The Relentless School Nurse: The OpEd Nurses are Asking “Fellow Americans, Did We Sign Up for This?”

Relentless School Nurse

People rally for abortion rights in Chapman Square in Downtown Portland in 2022. Two nurses and columnists highlight the litany of decisions President Trump has unveiled that, they say, will make Americans less healthy. File Photo: Adam Wickham Actions speak louder than words, and President Trumps pledge, to “make America healthy again rings hollow. – The OpEd Nurses In the early days of President Trump’s second term, a series of executive orders have been issued that significa

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