Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. One of the most pressing issues is the growing mental health crisis among students. The proposed cuts in Medicaid funding may also have a destabilizing impact on school health services.

Wellness

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! Advocacy was at an all-time high that day thanks to “Dr.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 23, 2023

However, the landscape of school-based healthcare is evolving, and the concept of school-based health centers (SBHCs) is gaining recognition and support. School nurses bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in school health, and their unique perspective on the specific needs of students is invaluable.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More than 40% of US children and adolescents have at least one of the following chronic health conditions… The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous, involving daily management and addressing potential emergencies.

Conditioning

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2023

Identify common health concerns, emerging trends, and areas where additional support is required. Building a network of support will help you create a more holistic approach to student health. Promote preventative care and health education : Focus on promoting preventative care and health education within the school community.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is launching the President’s Endowment Challenge for the academic year 2024-2025, and the theme couldn’t be more crucial: “Advocating for Equity.” Thank you for considering and supporting this important cause.

Schooling

SHAPE America

MAY 31, 2022

negotiating facilities use agreements, requesting funds from higher administration for women’s athletics, negotiating with faculty about academic vs. coaching duties). All of the women coaches were paid full time for duties in the Physical Education Department with no compensation for coaching. But it did result in progress.

Academics

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. But without good health, students’ ability to engage and excel is severely compromised.

Health Education

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

From conducting health assessments and managing medications to providing first aid and emergency response, their contributions are instrumental in addressing the diverse health needs of students. School nurses hold a pivotal position in the school community, ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students.

Schooling

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built. The answer is simple.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Chuck Corbin discusses the criteria to determine if a program is considered academic, the "PE Effect", and the options for improving academic status and advancement of physical education. . . BY CHUCK CORBIN, PHD, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. . Presentation Material.

Academics

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

This coming November 1-3, in Phoenix, my professional organization, Arizona Health and Physical Education, will be hosting its annual State Convention & Expo.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of ​illness and injury. ” Here, technology in physical education plays an important role in self-assessment.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 27, 2022

At PLT4M, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of physical education, health, and wellness for students. However, one leader in the world of education who has always been an advocate is Michael B. Horn speaks and writes about the future of education. Horn. Michael B. ” (pg. From start to finish, Michael B.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

And these benefits serve both during physical education class and school time, but for students’ long-term health and wellness as they become adults. Better yet, taking a fitness focused approach to your physical education classes doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

When & Where To Teach Social-Emotional Learning In Middle & High School The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the nation’s leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students. Lesson plans on emotions can help!

High School

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If you were to travel across the United States asking schools how they approach health education, you’d get a VERY wide range of responses. Implementing systems to increase student access to health care. Providing Quality Health Education, Including Sexual Health Education.

Health

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. What Are Health Education Lesson Plans?

Health Education

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

She landed in my health office, beginning a friendship of two decades. Certified school nurses work at the intersection of healthcare and education and with the goal of having students safe, healthy, in class and ready to learn. We are often first to identify mental health challenges in our students.

Schooling

SHAPE America

JUNE 20, 2023

It is, I believe, an essential part of our work as health and physical educators. LGBTQ+ students who experienced higher levels of in-person victimization because of their sexual orientation felt lower levels of belonging to their school community, performed poorer academically, (2.83 This is lifelong work.

Schooling

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

A study of Northern California [SJ2] adolescents found that not all health habits got worse during the pandemic. Based on these results, we can predict negative health effects of the pandemic-related decline in physical activity for youth, and we address the mental health connection below. Pandemic benefits of physical activity.

Physical Activity