Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

In Year 12, a new principal decided to stop this program so more time could go ito academics. Wretman (2017) found participation in school sport had a significant standardised effect on academic achievement. School sport and academic achievement. Keane, F., & & Crawford, S. Journal of school health , 83 (1), 8-13.

Sports

Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 20, 2024

It started with genetic testing to rule out a genetic cause for her Crohns disease, as well as tests to exclude an immune deficiency. Abbys holistic care included meeting with IBD Nutritional Therapies early on to find a diet that would work well with her medicines, as well as receiving support from an IBD-specialized social worker.

Achievement

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. Without it, we risk leaving behind those who need support the most.

High School

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. Rarely is it seen as an academic discipline with rigorous learning outcomes. It implies that our work isn’t academic, intellectual, or essential to student success. Yes, I said it.

PE

Magnus Health

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Conditions like asthma, diabetes , epilepsy, and severe allergies require ongoing management and can significantly impact a student’s academic performance and overall well-being. These conditions are increasingly prevalent among school-aged children due to risk factors like poor nutrition and physical inactivity.

Health

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. This early commercialism can overshadow the fundamental aim of youth sports: enjoyment, character development, a growing love for the sport, and holistic well-being.

Sports

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

School nurses, who are at the forefront of providing essential health services to students, are uniquely positioned to understand and articulate the direct impact these cuts would have on the well-being of our nation’s youth.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

Reflection, Takeaways, and Real-Time Application At the end of each module, there are 6 takeaways that summarize the video you just watched as well as 5 reflection questions for you to think about and personalize the content with. They are around teachers all day long and we are called and expected to improve personal and academic behavior.

PE Teacher

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

No one knows kids as well as they do; they are the best people to shepherd children through such a confusing time. In addition to academic publications, she is the author of The Seasons of Grief, Helping Children Grow Through Loss. Parents and caregivers share a strong bond and history with their children.

Schooling

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

This is well beyond a level thats safe for childrens hearing, which is generally a maximum of 75 dB. Younger children should use well-fitting earmuffs. Heres what parents and caregivers should know about exposure to this noise and hearing loss: How loud is too loud? Even many headphones that are marketed as kid safe reach 85 or 90 dB.

Academics

Magnus Health

MAY 21, 2025

A school cant just decide its wellness cultureits up to the teachers, staff, parents, and students to work together to create a supportive community. Communication should also happen throughout the year, with regular check-ins about academic progress and emotional well-being.

Health

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, banning phones opens the door for more purposeful and innovative uses of technology to enhance student learning and academic performance. And while that worked well, we took the next step by adding Ipads. However, this doesn’t mean technology needs to be pushed aside completely.

High School

Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. Focus on Student Well-Being According to Merriam-Webster, well-being is defined as the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 11, 2025

We see firsthand how physical and emotional well-being affect a child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Collaborate with academic institutions to promote and protect nurse-led research. As school nurses, we stand at the intersection of education and public health. Nursing Science is under threat.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 21, 2025

The disturbing visual was dystopian: children were used as props to announce a policy that would profoundly undermine their education and well-being. What happens when that funding is slashedstudents health needs will go unmet, putting their health, safety, and academic success at risk. ” before signing the order.

Education

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Development of specific skills and strategies that include throwing and catching, chasing and fleeing, as well as flag pulling are targeted learning outcomes.

Academics

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

In this post, well explore how to motivate your staff to lead physical activities even if theyre not fitness pros and show you how Skillastics, an After School physical activity curriculum, can make the process both easy and effective. After-school programs are uniquely positioned to encourage active play.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 2, 2025

Their closure places additional strain on working parents who rely on affordable childcare options while increasing the risk that children will fall behind academically. Children who go hungry are more likely to experience developmental delays, struggle academically, and face long-term health complications.

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

Whether educators are teaching elementary students or high schoolers, these benchmarks help create cohesive, age-appropriate learning experiences that prioritize both individual and community well-being. The 8 National Health Education Standards are: Use functional health information to support health and well-being of self and others.

Health Education

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 15, 2025

Today, I want to share what it means to be a Relentless School Nurse and how, together, we can continue to transform student wellness, dismantle barriers, and inspire systemic change. Whether or not its your official title, remember: we are all the Chief Wellness Officers in our schools. Push for policies that center student wellness.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Graphic credit: ACLU website In a move that has left the scientific and academic communities reeling, President Trump has issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Listen to UC San Diego researchers share their alarm: The Trump administration’s actions have not been limited to the NSF.

Government

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 14, 2025

If implemented, this could result in: Elimination of Title I funding, undermining the academic outcomes of 2.8 If implemented, this could result in: Elimination of Title I funding, undermining the academic outcomes of 2.8 As the Chief Wellness Officers in our schools, we are uniquely positioned to lead this charge.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

Anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges have become increasingly common, fueled by factors such as academic pressures, social media influences, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For all of these reasons and more, school nurses are the Chief Wellness Officers in our buildings!

Wellness

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

As a principal, I certainly do as well. And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Add wellness events onto the school calendar and honor them. Don’t do it!

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Photo credit: CDC Protective Factors Protective factors are individual or environmental characteristics that promote the health and emotional well-being of children and adolescents. Here are the 5 protective factors for schools and their significance in promoting children’s well-being.

Wellness

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential.

Academics

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 28, 2023

What could happen if school health services were banned, like books in certain public school libraries and classrooms Impact on Student Well-being: Denying health care and mental health services in schools can have detrimental effects on student well-being.

Schooling

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. Students who have the opportunity for regularly scheduled physical activity and more classroom movement benefit academically, physically, and socially.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The potential loss of school nurse positions at the end of this school year is distressing considering the profound impact it will have on the well-being of the students. Impact on Academic Performance: Data showing the correlation between the presence of school nurses and student academic performance.

Schooling

Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

She approaches the work with scientific rigor — leading initiatives that are data-driven and evidence-based, with transparency both about what’s going well and where more work remains. Such openness is a key part of enabling women to advance to the highest ranks of academic medicine, she said. But there’s more to do.

Academics

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

From an academic standpoint, it’s interesting to watch the metamorphosis of rather carefree students to individuals sprinting toward the finish line. A well-crafted resume and cover letter can be extremely influential in landing the “perfect” job. Well, hopefully, at least one of these tips has encouraged you to take action.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

By doing so, we can raise awareness of the critical role school nurses play in supporting the well-being and academic success of students with special healthcare needs. Remember, we are the Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) in our schools, even if that is not our official title!

Conditioning

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). As department head, I prepared a time management survey and found that coaches spent much more time coaching than teaching and performing the academic-related tasks (e.g.,

Academics

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

WHPE leaders and representatives of several other local/state organizations related to health and wellness engaged citizens and state legislators as they stopped at various booths arranged in the Capitol Rotunda with the goal of educating and influencing attendees. A principal has low academic scores so he wants to cut recess.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Read on for an overview of what you can expect to see in the updated USA Lacrosse curriculum, as well as tips for modifying the rules, equipment, environment, and learning strategies as needed in your PE classes. This creates an ability to work well independently, as well as with peers.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 23, 2023

For well over a century, school nurses have carried the weight of providing healthcare and support to students within the school setting. Their dedication and commitment to the well-being of students are undeniable. This can lead to improved health outcomes, increased attendance, and enhanced academic performance.

Schooling

SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

These effects can make it harder for students to focus on their academics, athletics, and other extracurricular activities. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can include feeling irritable, anxious, or depressed, as well as having problems concentrating. Most vapes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can harm brain development.

Education