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Some thoughts on the ‘E’ in ‘PE’

Drowning in the Shallow

Physical Education. I say these words so often that their deeper meaning can easily slip away. So this is a reflective pause for me to (re)consider what “education” truly means within physical education.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Tune Into School Nurse Huddle Podcast with Lisell Zuñiga!

Relentless School Nurse

Step into the heart of school health leadership with School Nurse Huddle , a podcast created and hosted by Lisell Zuiga, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, a nationally recognized leader in school health and a passionate advocate for student wellness. In every episode, Lisell brings together trailblazers in school nursing to share real stories, expert advice, and practical strategies that empower nurses to lead change in their communities.

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The Relentless School Nurse: We Are Still Here – School Nurses Leading Through Crisis and Change

Relentless School Nurse

Dear Fellow School Nurses, On this School Nurse Day 2025, I write to you with admiration and profound solidarity. These past few years have tested us in ways we never imagined. From navigating the frontlines of a global pandemic to responding to the mental health crisis unfolding in our students, we have carried far more than our job descriptions could ever capture.

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PE Insights Episode 51 Will Swaithes and Catherine Fitzpatrick: Building the Oak National Academy PE Curriculum

PE Scholar

Will Swaithes & Catherine Fitzpatrick discuss the Oak National Academy PE curriculum and the new resources that they're building.

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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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Embracing Mental Health: The Transformative Power of Art Therapy

Stanford Childrens

Art therapists create a road map that allows young patients to navigate their medical journey. Art therapist Hyun Lee with young patient connecting through art. At Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford , the art therapy program plays a pivotal role in promoting mental health and well-being for young patients. By merging the therapeutic benefits of artistic expression with clinical knowledge, art therapists empower patients to journey through their medical challenges.

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Top Tips for High School Parents

RC Families

High school parents take on the challenge of guiding their kids through the crossroads of life. Kids go from middle school into 9th grade at the start of a season when they are growing more and more independent. They end up ready to take on the world away from home four years later. In the.

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PE Scholar Associates

PE Scholar

Our annual opportunity to connect with and help elevate the voice of exceptional physical educators keen to 'pay it forward'.

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Major Milestones in Your Baby’s First Year, Part 2: 6 to 12 Months

Stanford Childrens

Your babys first year is a period of remarkable change. Over these 12 months, youll witness them transform from a tiny bundle into a walking, talking, and interactive little person. In the second part of this two-part series, Stanford Medicine Childrens Health pediatrician Amina Ahmed, MD , continues to guide us through the significant milestones you can expect during your babys first year, focusing on months 6 to 12. 6 to 9 months Your 6-month-old baby is full of exciting changes.

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Tag Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Tag games for elementary PE are more than just fun ways to get students movingthey help young learners build essential skills like offensive and defensive movement, evasion tactics, change of direction, and spatial awareness. These fast-paced games are easy to modify for different grade levels, making them a great fit for all elementary students. In this article, well explore how these engaging tag games for elementary PE align with SHAPE standards, highlight a variety of game options with deta

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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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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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Transforming PE with Culture and Character in Dubai

Gopher Sport

Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits. At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym. Building Character Through PE Maryrose and her team focus on character development alongside physical fitness, ensuring students grow mentally and socially as well as physically.

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Global levels of physical inactivity in adults: off track for 2030

PE Scholar

The main findings from the latest global assessment of levels of physical inactivity globally, regionally and by country in adult populations

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Enhancing Community Support Through Trauma Resources and Interventions

Stanford Childrens

Natural disasters. School shootings. The COVID-19 pandemic. Events over the past several years, including the recent 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, have significantly impacted and further fueled the mental health crisis in the United States, particularly among youth. Over these years, Victor Carrin, MD , child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health and director of the Stanford Early Life Stress and Resilience Program , received numerous requests from across the globe for

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What Jim told James (Conversations between an experienced Head of PE and and ECT)

The Everlearner

Foreword This is a very worrying moment. I am about to start a blog with the words I had a dream last night I have to be honest and admit that this would worry me as a reader. It would strike me as a bit of a 1980s Dallas storyline, but in this particular case, Im going to let myself do it. I was watching TV last night (Sunday prior to a bank holiday Monday) and I dozed off.

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Invasion Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Invasion games for elementary PE offer more than just excitement and energytheyre a powerful tool for teaching key movement concepts like offensive and defensive positioning, teamwork, spatial awareness, and agility. These dynamic games challenge students to think strategically while staying active, helping them develop both physical and cognitive skills.

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Every Kid Sports Announces New Mission Statement

Every Kids Sports

Bend, OR May 6, 2025 Every Kid Sports, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit championing equitable access to youth sports, unveils its new mission statement: Supporting life through access to youth sports. The updated mission reflects what the organization has witnessed through the stories, growth, and transformation of over 182,000 kids and their families since 2010.

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‘Unlearning’ My PE Practice: A Critical Reflection on how I am pivoting my practice towards the  Curriculum for Wales.

PE Scholar

Jon Campbell suggests that we put aside older ideas so that we can give new approaches our full attention

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FACTS School Management and Enquiry Tracker Partner to Simplify School Enrolments

FACTS Management

Key data collected in Enquiry Tracker flows directly into FACTS, reducing manual data entry, saving time, and improving accuracy.

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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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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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Final Lap for the 2024-2025 School year!!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

April 2025 Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Education Members, Spring is in the air!! And for us here in Arizona we have those triple digit temperatures to look forward to said NO ONE EVER!!! Ah well, we live here for the winters! I am reaching out to you all because our organization has recently undergone some changes. Matt Mixer, our executive director for the past 17 years has decided it is time to step away and enjoy some more free time.

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Enhancing PE Teacher Wellbeing

PE Scholar

Enhancing teacher wellbeing: strategies for improving PE teacher wellbeing, and the role of schools in supporting their educators.

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SIS Hidden Gems: Get to Know Maintenance Manager

FACTS Management

Discover a FACTS SIS hidden gem! Learn how Maintenance Manager can save your school time and improve communication with families and staff.

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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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Active Learning Made Easy – Interactive Projectors for Movement and Engagement in Education

S&S

Exploring Obie and Beam Systems for Classrooms, Libraries, and Beyond Interactive projectors are revolutionizing how students engage with content, combining movement, play, and curriculum-aligned learning in one powerful tool. We offer four top-tier interactive projector systems – Obie, Beam Pro … Read More The post Active Learning Made Easy – Interactive Projectors for Movement and Engagement in Education appeared first on S&S Blog.

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STEM for All Podcast

Rennie Center

STEM for All Podcast catherine-rauseo Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:15 Thu, 03/20/2025 - 12:00 Rennie Center Executive Director Chad d'Entremont was featured on an episode of the STEM for All Podcast. Listen in to hear Chad talk all about the Rennie Center's work, from the Condition of Education project, to our Research and Development Labs, to our recent landscape analysis of state-funded STEM-focused internships and work-based learning opportunities.

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AQA GCSE PE NEA part 3 checklist

PE Scholar

This checklist can be used by students to guide them correctly through the requirements of the analysis section of the AQA GCSE PE coursework.

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Top Tips for Late Elementary Years

RC Families

As your child enters the late elementary years, they are nearing tweenhood and you will have them challenging you more and more as they gain independence. In this season, they may start to act like they don’t need you, but they still need lots of guidance. Here are some helpful parenting tips: Give Opportunities for.

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Celebrating School Lunch Heroes

PE for Parents

The post Celebrating School Lunch Heroes appeared first on Action for Healthy Kids.

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Extended writing examples for your GCSE PE Course - Part 4 OCR A-Level PE

The Everlearner

After three really successful posts in the last few weeks on extended writing examples for AQA GCSE PE , Edexcel GCSE PE and OCR GCSE PE , Im following up this week with an equivalent set of resources for OCR A-level PE.

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Secretary Tutwiler Delivers Massachusetts 2025 State of Education Address

Rennie Center

Secretary Tutwiler Delivers Massachusetts 2025 State of Education Address catherine-rauseo Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:18 Thu, 01/30/2025 - 12:00 Executive Office of Education The Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler delivered remarks on the State of Education at the Rennie Centers annual Summit. Secretary Tutwiler reflected on the Healey-Driscoll Administrations progress on transforming our education systems to be more affordable, accessible, and equitable for all students, reaffi

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Sports Directory Partnership Announcement

PE Scholar

Learn about our partnership with Sports Directory, the leading supplier of PE and sports equipment, and sponsor of our PE Insights podcast!

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The ABC Framework – Managing Fear in High-Risk Sports with Sam Buxbaum

Complete Performance

Today on the PerformHappy Podcast, Im thrilled to introduce you to one of our own Coach Sam, also known around here as Samantha Buxbaum. Sam is a fearless athlete who has competed in gymnastics, diving, and now rock climbing, and she brings so much The post The ABC Framework – Managing Fear in High-Risk Sports with Sam Buxbaum appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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PE Units For Elementary

PLT4M

Creating a dynamic and developmentally appropriate physical education program for elementary students can feel overwhelmingespecially when you’re trying to balance fun, skill-building, and long-term planning. Thats where a well-structured set of PE units for elementary can make all the difference. In this article, well break down 13 different PE units perfect for elementary students.

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My 8 Favorite Field Day Activities!

Gopher Sport

When you think about a memorable event in Elementary PE, you will recall the Elementary PE Field Days. They are the highlight for so many young movers because their PE teachers are creative and fun and put that into their plans for Field Day. Here are some of my students’ favorite Field Day Activities. I hope you find some ideas you want to try with your students. 1.

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