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Saying Goodbye to My #1 Fan

Changing the Game Project

On April 19, 2024, I said goodbye to my #1 fan. I said goodbye to the person who always told me “I love watching you play.” To the person who believed in me no matter what, and always encouraged me to dream big, and to jump off the cliff and grow my wings on the way down. On April 19, my beautiful mom Kathleen O’Sullivan, known by all of us as Granny O, passed away.

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Q&A: Answering the ‘Why’ Behind Liver Transplant Inequity

Stanford Childrens

Pediatric liver transplant candidates are a very vulnerable population. Despite the increasing numbers of pediatric liver transplants over the last several years, there are still children who die every year waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Unfortunately, Black and Hispanic children who are awaiting liver transplantation may face disparities during the pediatric transplant process.

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The Relentless School Nurse: “Pearls of Wisdom” from the Missouri School Nurse Association Conference

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. As a school nurse, one of the most rewarding experiences for me has been being invited to speak at state school nurse association conferences. I never imagined, eight years ago when I started The Relentless School Nurse blog, that I would be asked to present to colleagues across the country. What an honor it is to share time, learning, and camaraderie with school nurses outside of my home state.

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A few thoughts on a Rights Respecting PE

Drowning in the Shallow

PE is neither good nor bad. It is an empty vessel and all stakeholders involved in the subject have a duty to act ethically as we have the potential to do harm.

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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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OPEN National Field Day

Open Phys Ed

In celebration of the Summer Olympic Games, we created 10 stations you can use for an Olympic themed Field Day. Each station highlights a sport included in the Summer Olympic Games and includes an activity plan and a station card. In addition, we included a passport that you can use to help classes rotate through the stations with some fun facts about each sport and country that is included for that station.

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Rap Music and Football: An Enduring Relationship

The Sporting

Rap Music x Football: The Links Between Pop Culture and the Beautiful Game Sports writer Josh Stedman looks at the relationship between rap and football: a fascinating tale of club collaborations and big name-drops. AJ Tracey’s song “Summertime Shootout” name-drops footballer Damien Duff It’s often said that football is more than just a game. It’s reflective of wider society and football finds itself colliding with popular culture.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Eclipse Escapades – Nursing Through the Shadows

Relentless School Nurse

Today’s guest post is from our friend Holly Giovi , also known as Nurse Holly, one of the moderators of the private School Nursing Facebook group! Holly invites readers into a whimsical world where the ordinary routines of a school nurse’s day intersect with the extraordinary magic of a solar eclipse. Through Holly’s imaginative lens, we embark on a journey filled with unexpected transformations, strange maladies, and moments of healing grace.

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Gymnastics Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Gymnastics lesson plans offer an introduction to the basic components of gymnastics skills. Students can practice and develop body control, balance, mobility, strength, and more through the fun and exciting sport of gymnastics. We break down the what, why, and how of introducing gymnastics lesson plans to students. Gymnastic Lesson Plans Don’t Need To Be Complicated!

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Project ACES – A Program to Help Motivate Students to Get Active

S&S

Submitted by Len Saunders, founder of Project ACES Looking to join the world’s largest exercise class? Look no further, as Project ACES is coming up in a few weeks. Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) is a program of the … Read More The post Project ACES – A Program to Help Motivate Students to Get Active appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Empowering Education: How E-Rate Funding Transforms Internet Access for Schools

FACTS Management

In an era where education increasingly hinges on digital resources, ensuring that every student has access to high-speed internet isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Enter the E-rate program, a federal initiative designed to make high-speed internet access affordable and reliable for schools and libraries across the United States. Understanding E-rate E-rate is not just another funding opportunity; it’s a strategic federal program aimed at leveling the playing field for all stu

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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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How a Social Media Post Led a Teen to Find a ‘Kidney Buddy’ for Life

Stanford Childrens

Sarah Best was scrolling on Instagram while at home in Sacramento when she came across a stranger’s story. It was about a teen who needed a kidney. “Being O negative, I give a lot of blood, but I always had the thought of wanting to do something more,” Sarah said. “When I saw that post, it just felt like it was that time.” The story described a 14-year-old named Jaxon Shaneyfelt from Turlock, California, who got unexpected news that he had kidney failure.

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The Sporting Film: Ice Guardians

The Sporting

Ice Hockey : Ice Guardians - Brilliant movie opens the door on what life is like for an 'Enforcer' both on and off the ice. Make no mistake, this movie is not a glorification of hard men and what they do on the ice. Yes, there are lots and lots of fight sequences. If you are into that (who isn't?) you'll get your fill. However, ' Ice Guardians ' goes way deeper than that.

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The Cone Flip Mixer

The PE Specialist

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! Today, we’ve got a fun game to share with you that your kids will love. You can use it for a warm up activity, or a Field Day Game!

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Unique Teaching Cues and Progressions for Beginner Volleyball Players

Gopher PE

Volleyball is a hard sport to teach to lower grades but with the right equipment and proper cues and progressions it can be a fun engaging unit in your physical education program. Using unique teaching cues and progressions can help students learn proper form and develop movement skills to prepare them to be successful in volleyball as they enter middle school.

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Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Draws Attention to Sustainability Through Recycled Art

Stanford Childrens

Integrating sustainable artwork in a hospital setting can have numerous benefits, from enhancing environment’s aesthetics to promoting well-being among patients, staff, and visitors. There are over 4,000 whimsical art pieces at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford , which is the center of the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health network. Among the vast collection of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, 2% of the artwork are made from recycled materials.

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Kauto Star: A Record-Breaking Horse

The Sporting

A Profile of Legendary Jumps Racehorse Kauto Star Kauto Star is known across the world for his incredible race record and enduring legacy. Lynton Gomm takes a look at this legendary racehorse, including his origins and most impressive wins! One of Kauto Star’s iconic jumps Introduction to Kauto Star: A Record-Breaking Horse Name Kauto Star Record 23-7-4 Earnings £2,375,883 *(£3,375,883) Trainer Paul Nicholls Owner Clive D.

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Rookie of the Year

Arizona Health and Physical Education

A rookie is a person new to our profession. In contrast with a veteran who has experience and expertise, a rookie is usually inexperienced and prone to making mistakes, however, if you know of a Rookie Health and Physical Education Teacher that has proven exceptional skills, please consider nominating them. The process is easy! Once you nominate someone, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and how we will help.

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PE Insights Episode 12: Andrew Milne – Meaningful Experiences in Physical Education

PE Scholar

Introduction In this episode of PE Insights, inspiring PE teacher, Andrew Milne (Andy), shares his transformative journey from a small school in North

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A word of wisdom for revising PE and Sport students

The Everlearner

Dear PE/Sport student, I am writing this post to you and I am assuming that, at some point in the coming weeks, you will be sitting down to complete a PE or Sport exam for your GCSE, A-level, BTEC, Cambridge National or NCFE course. If this is the case, I want to draw your attention to one unifying theme of PE exams that can help all of you.

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Karl Malone: The Mailman always delivers

The Sporting

The 10 Greatest Players In NBA History continues with Karl “The Mailman” Malone In the NBA, there exists a prehistoric view of equating championships with greatness. While most of the greatest players in NBA history have also won at least one ring, countless others are considered among the elite in NBA history and have NEVER lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy.

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High School Teacher of the Year

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Do you know of an outstanding High School Physical Education Teacher? If so, please consider nominating them for this award. The process is easy and once they are nominated, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and how we will help. Educators who meet the eligibility requirements and exemplify the criteria for these awards may apply or be nominated by a colleague.

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The NEW Standard 4: Building a Positive Relationship with Physical Activity

Gopher PE

For people who have not yet had a chance to look at the new SHAPE America Standards and Grade-Span Learning Indicators , they present a clear outline of what a student should know and be able to do at key points of their education as a result of an effective and high quality PE program. Each of the 4 standards correlate to each of 4 domains that make up a holistic approach to PE; physical, cognitive, social and affective.

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Differentiation in my PE Classroom

The Everlearner

In previous posts, I have written extensively about PE classroom formats and the rules that I apply in my own PE classroom. I have even published before on my own classroom format. This week, I want to extend my writing on those thoughts and experiences by explaining why I fundamentally changed my classroom format back in the early 2010s.

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NICU Sims Set Stage for Lifesaving Care

Stanford Childrens

NICU sims ensure labor and delivery team is expertly prepared for complex deliveries. Audrey Moore, NNP-BC In the critical first moments of life, the neonatal labor and delivery care team’s readiness can mean the difference between life and death. At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford , an innovative simulation program ensures that this team is prepared for anything.

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The Game of Yukigassen Explained

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About Yukigassen: Explained Yukigassen is a battle of strategy, teamwork, skills and, of course, snowballs! The Sporting Blog explains everything you need to know about this unique game: history, rules, court dimensions and more. Yukigassen players must build barricades to protect themselves from snowball attacks In some parts of the world, men and women gear up in helmets and head out into the snow.

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Call for Presentation Proposals

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Please consider submitting a presentation proposal for the 2024 Arizona State Convention. We will be meeting in-person on November 6th and 7th at the Mesa Convention Center. Proposals will be selected based on their target audience (elementary or secondary) and the needs of our members.

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Is Your Tongue Healing or Hurting Others?

RC Families

Your tongue is one of your most powerful parenting tools. If you’re like me, you have days when you use it wisely and generously and feel great about your parenting skills and patience. And then there are those days that you wish you could press re-wind and take back words that you said. Sometimes those.

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Educational images in PE lessons - would they help?

The Everlearner

Close Dear PE teachers, I want to ask you where you source your educational imagery. The types of images that you might use in a PowerPoint presentation in a GCSE or BTEC or A-level lesson, for example. Do you make them? Do you search for them on Google Images? How do you do it?

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The Secret to Consistency Under Pressure with OU Gymnastics Senior Audrey Davis

Complete Performance

Welcome back to the PerformHappy podcast! I’m excited to bring you an episode that will not only inspire but also offer practical insights into the world of gymnastics and the power of a positive mindset. I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Audrey… The post The Secret to Consistency Under Pressure with OU Gymnastics Senior Audrey Davis appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Journalism Student Covers Major International Golfing Tournament

The Sporting

Solent University Student Covers the Masters in Augusta Don’t ask, don’t get: journalism student gets a rare opportunity to cover the Masters in Augusta - The Sporting Blog tells the full story! Masters club house in Augusta Solent University, Southampton, provided a ‘once in a lifetime’ work opportunity for one of its sports journalism students, who recently returned to the UK after covering the Masters in Augusta - one of the most iconic golfing events in the world.

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Does your Administrator support Health and Physical Education? If so, nominate them!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Administrator’s that fully support quality Health and Physical Education programs can sometimes be hard to find. If you are fortunate enough to work with an administrator that goes above and beyond for our profession, please nominate them for this award. The process is easy! Once you nominate someone, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and how we will help.

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Spectrum of Teaching Styles

PE Scholar

Mosston & Ashworth Imagine a framework that presents not one way to teach, but eleven.

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Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Powerful Nutrients for Eye Health

Designs for Health

Lutein and zeaxanthin: The macular carotenoids Lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble phytochemicals that belong to the xanthophyll class of carotenoid pigments. They are aptly referred to as the “ macular pigments ” because out of all the carotenoids found in nature, only lutein and zeaxanthin (and their metabolites) can cross the blood-ocular barrier and selectively accumulate in the retina and lens of the human eye.

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Blazepod

Gopher PE

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools. This technology not only promises to transform physical education but also addresses the urgent need to counteract the physical inactivity crisis that threatens the

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Top 10 Portuguese Players to Play in the Premier League

The Sporting

The Premier League’s Best Portuguese Players Ever There has been an abundance of Portuguese exports to the Premier League since its inauguration in 1992! Chris Magee counts down the top 10 greatest Portuguese players to ever play for the Premier League - who will be number one? Bernardo Silva: one of the greatest Portuguese players to play for the Premier League From footballers who have been crucial in title victories to some of the greatest players to ever grace a football pitch, Portuguese pl