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National Baseball League Kicks Off Domestic Season at Farnham Park

The Sporting

The 2024 National Baseball League Domestic Season Kicks Off at Farnham Park - All the Latest! The National Baseball League gets underway in April 2024 - kicking off an important year for British baseball. The Sporting Blog takes a look at the latest from the British Baseball Federation. Action from the 2023 London Mets and Essex Arrows clash at Farnham Park.

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Aspire:ED achieves ‘Enhancing’ status: A beacon of excellence in CPD training

Aspire-Ed

We are thrilled to announce that following an extensive quality assurance check by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) — Aspire Training Solutions and Aspire:ED has been awarded “ Enhancing ” status—the highest level of quality ratings that an education provider can achieve. Earning the status of ' Enhancing ' isn't merely about recognition; it's the embodiment of our dedicated commitment to delivering apprenticeship education an

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The Relentless School Nurse: New Jersey School Nurses – Make the Impossible, Possible!

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) is celebrating the conclusion of our 2024 Spring Conference. Our second in-person since COVID as we continue to rebuild our strength, endurance, and school nurse community. Our intention is always to bring the quality of a national conference to our state. And I can say, based on the feedback from attendees, and the feeling in the space that we delivered!

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PE as an existential subject

Drowning in the Shallow

Throughout my career there has often been debate whether physical education is a practical subject, an academic subject or a combination of both. Ofsted’s current position is that it should we should focus on both declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge, specifically 1) motor competence 2) rules, strategies and tactics and 3) healthy participation.

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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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Batter Up

Mr. Kirsch

Batter Up State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Mats, Cones, long-handled implements, and balls. Grade: 3-5 (K-2 possibly) Purpose of Event: Striking with a Long-Handled Implement (S1.E25), Fielding/Catching a batted ball (S1.E16) Time: 18-25 minutes Organization: Place mats for boundaries between ‘batting cages’ facing a long wall for more space to use and hit into (dependent on your gym size).

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Emergency Faculty

Slow Chat PE

The dreaded email arrives at night. We are having an emergency faculty meeting before school tomorrow. Your heart immediately sinks. You have already heard the whispers. You know something terrible has happened. You rush to school. The meeting has started. It sucks. Everyone is crying or awkwardly standing around. The proverbial black cloud has arrived and will not leave anytime soon.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Vermont’s Kelly McGovern Landwehr, MSN, RN is Advocacy in Action

Relentless School Nurse

Nurse Practitioner Kelly McGovern Landwehr, MSN, RN, is president of the Vermont State School Nurses Association, and a school nurse at Middlebury Union High School. She is also a courageous advocate spotlighting the epidemic of vaping at school, but also at home. Sometimes our advocacy is born out of personal experiences. I applaud you, Kelly, for sharing the compelling story of your daughter’s experience with vaping, in her own words.

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Dealing with Pressure with Olympic Gymnast Sam Oldham

Complete Performance

In today’s PerformHappy podcast episode, I sit down with the incredible Sam Oldham, a key member of the 2012 bronze medal-winning Great Britain Men’s Gymnastics Team. Sam, now a gymnastics coach and a brand new dad, opens up about the intense pressure of chasing an… The post Dealing with Pressure with Olympic Gymnast Sam Oldham appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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The Power of Physical Activity Assessment Tools

Active Schools Us

by: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director Active Schools Champions can all agree that physical activity is important in promoting student success. The understanding of how to evaluate physical activity programs may not be as clear. That’s where tools like the Youth Activity Profile (YAP) and the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Questionnaire (CSPAP-Q) come into play.

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The Relentless School Nurse: “Don’t Just Count Them, Hold Them Accountable”

Relentless School Nurse

“Don’t Just Count Them, Hold Them Accountable,” is a letter to the editor that Dr. Brenna Morse and I wrote in response to “Nurse State Legislators, 2013 to 2023,” a Nursing Outlook article by Drs. Darlene Curley and Patricia Stone. Our letter emphasizes the importance of holding legislators accountable for advancing policies aligned with nursing principles rather than solely focusing on professional backgrounds.

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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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Being Your Own Best Teammate: How Self-Compassion Can Promote and Improve Body Image and Eating Concerns In Men

AASP

<p>The pressure to achieve the "perfect" body is palpable, affecting individuals from all walks of life. While this issue often gets significant attention among women, it is essential to recognize that men also face body image challenges, especially in contexts where physical size, shape, and appearance play a crucial role, such as athletics.

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Integrating OAA in the Primary Curriculum with Michael Chamberlain

Aspire-Ed

In continuous learning and development, staying ahead is not just an option; it's a necessity. And what better way to keep the momentum going than with an exclusive learning experience designed just for you? Let's explore this special opportunity that awaits our Discover and Thrive members—a detailed, enriching webinar, on the 18th April at 4:30pm , designed to broaden your horizons and fuel your passion for growth.

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Giving Children Hearing and Confidence

Stanford Childrens

This is the second part of a monthlong series in honor of Women’s History Month at S tanford Medicine Children’s Health. Pediatric otolaryngologist Mai Thy Truong, MD , learned an important life lesson from her father’s work as a senator in Vietnam: to do something with a purpose. Her parents emigrated from Vietnam when her father was in his 40s, and Dr.

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6 Activities to Make Soccer Fun for Young Kids

Gopher PE

Are you looking for ways to enhance your soccer unit for students in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade? These games allow students to practice skills that are essential to soccer success in a fun way! Please use, modify and enjoy these activities with your primary students. 1. Dribble Builders and Bulldozers: What: Dribble a soccer ball with control.

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Oak Curriculum Partners

PE Scholar

We are thrilled to announce that @PEScholar, in partnership with @CompletePE and @YouthSportTrust, have been awarded the contract to create Curriculum PE resources on behalf of @OakNational. The resources will include planning for core PE across Key Stages 1-4, and Exam PE content.

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Minerals to Promote Thyroid Health and Immune Function

Designs for Health

The thyroid gland plays an important role in energy metabolism and many other functions within the human body. It is, however, vulnerable to damage from oxidative stress. Emerging research suggests that certain minerals may help support antioxidative stress, balanced thyroid hormone levels, and a healthy immune response. The thyroid gland contains the highest amount of selenium of any organ in the human body.

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Egg-citing Easter Games for a Hoppin' Good PE Class!

Physical Education Ideas

As the Easter bunny prepares to make its annual visit, it's time to hop into some egg-citing fun in your Physical Education program! From egg races to bunny hops, these Easter-themed games will have your students laughing, moving, and celebrating the spirit of the season. So, grab your bunny ears and let's dive into a basket full of festive activities that will make your PE class egg-stra special!

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An unusual school celebrates its first century

Stanford Childrens

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. Because they were attending the school at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, in one big classroom for grades K-12, they became buddies.

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March Madness! Nominate a Superstar for AzHPE Awards!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education teachers, health teachers and administrators? Let’s shower our deserving teachers & administrators with the recognition they deserve ! We are, after all, searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: the Arizona Health and Physical Education Teachers of the Year and other prestigious Honor &#

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PE Insights Episode 10: Rhys Meredith – Student Voice and the Use of Exit Tickets

PE Scholar

Introduction Welcome to another insightful episode review of the PE Insights podcast, where Nathan Walker engages in conversations about physical

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A day in the life of an unconventional PE teacher

The Everlearner

This blog is about a working day of mine. My name is James and I am a PE teacher. But, in 2024, I am also a business owner, blogger, content creator and employer to say nothing of a dad to two daughters and a partner to my girlfriend, Marta. I co-own (with Marta) The EverLearner Ltd and I am the creator of TheEverLearner.com and ExamSimulator.

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Meet the Staff: Amber Helsel, Director of Communications

Teen Health Mississippi

Hey there, everyone! I’m so excited to introduce you to a super cool person—me! I’m Amber, and I wear two hats—one as the Director of Communications for Teen Health Mississippi, and the other as a graphic designer and illustrator. Let’s dive into my story a bit! Where I’m From and What I Wanted to Be I was born and raised in the metro area.

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Remission Holds Fast After Five Relapses for Young Woman With Leukemia

Stanford Childrens

Camille Goodale was living the quintessential college life. She was a sophomore at Colorado State University, making friends, and enjoying the freedom that college brings. Then, one day she started feeling tired, weak, and lightheaded. What she thought might be a virus turned out to be something much more serious: acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)—a blood cancer.

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Voices for Impact

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Gain a deeper understanding of decision-making processes, educational funding, and storytelling through Voices for Impact, a workshop created by the Arizona K12 Center, the Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent, and cross-district teacher teams. Arizona teacher leaders created this training to empower other educators to further strengthen their skills and knowledge to autonomously advocate for themselves and the teaching profession.

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Primary Concept Curriculum: Key Stage 2 (Year 4) Lesson Walk-Through

PE Scholar

Introduction In this blog, we're going to delve into a Year 4 primary PE concept curriculum lesson that not only focuses on the importance of generating

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Building Flexibility the Right Way with Shelby McNamara

Complete Performance

In our latest episode of the PerformHappy podcast, we sit down with Shelby McNamara a former American rhythmic gymnast on the USA National Team and the founder of FlexAbilities, a flexibility training program for dancers, figure skaters, and gymnasts. Her flexibility training program combines flexibility,… The post Building Flexibility the Right Way with Shelby McNamara appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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How NOT to Clip Your Child’s Wings

RC Families

Every day, parents unknowingly clip their child’s wings. They don’t set out to do it, but inevitably they do it in small ways that they are not even aware of. And the result? Children who don’t have the desire or strength to take on challenges and risks, and venture out on their own. As I.

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Oncology Electronic Roadmaps Digital Platform Receives CIO 100 Award

Stanford Childrens

Congratulations to Stanford Medicine Children’s Health for receiving a 2024 CIO 100 Award for the Oncology Electronic Roadmaps digital platform. The annual CIO 100 Awards celebrate 100 organizations and the teams within them that use Information Technology (IT) in innovative ways to deliver value by optimizing business processes, enabling growth, or improving relationships with customers.

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Fun At Bat

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Fun At Bat is an entry-level bat and ball program for kids that emphasizes character development, functional movement, active play, and fun. The initiative stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs and is supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals. The Fun At Bat program is FREE for schools and school districts to adopt.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in PE

PE Scholar

AI is a hot topic these days. I've been to two conferences recently that were all about machine learning and intelligence.

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Positive Coaching at the Highest Level of Gymnastics with Cleo Washington

Complete Performance

Today’s episode I’m thrilled to share with you a captivating gymnastics coaching journey, featuring none other than the remarkable Cleo Washington. I Cleo shares her experiences and expertise gained over 20 years in the gymnastics coaching world, where she has coached World Champion Morgan Hurd,… The post Positive Coaching at the Highest Level of Gymnastics with Cleo Washington appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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The Thyroid-Gut Axis: Is There a Connection Between Thyroid Health and the Gut Microbiome?

Designs for Health

The thyroid-gut axis refers to the bidirectional communication between the thyroid gland and the gut microbiome. It involves biochemical interactions between the immune system, gut microbiota, and the thyroid. Emerging research suggests that the thyroid-gut axis may play a pivotal role in the regulation of thyroid function and the immune response. The gut microbiome may influence several aspects of thyroid health including thyroid hormone metabolism and inflammatory responses.

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Disrespectful Attitude VS Simply Being Honest: Where Do You Draw the Line When Your Child is Expressing Emotions?

RC Families

When does your child cross the line from simply expressing their feelings to displaying a disrespectful attitude? It is a line that is blurry for many parents. How far should they let their kids go when it comes to expressing their feelings towards Mom and/or Dad? Do they excuse outbursts that include name-calling or hateful.

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Ask Your Family About Heart Disease

Stanford Childrens

Knowing your family’s heart disease risk empowers you to take action to improve heart health today Knowing what you may be carrying in your genes could literally save your or a family member’s life, including your child’s life. Tying into the message of American Heart Month, which just passed, now’s a good time to explore your family’s history of heart disease to not delay prevention any further.

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PE Scholar Education and Training Impact Report 2022

PE Scholar

The following report summarises professional development provided by PE Scholar in 2022 to include in-person training, conference keynotes/ workshops and

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