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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

We even built a mountain bike park on our school grounds for students to enjoy because we recognize how bikes can be used to help our students achieve success. You’ve got to coordinate, sense, process, integrate, inhibit, and continually make decisions.” We have access to bike trails near our school.

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The Relentless School Nurse: RFK Jr. Fired the Nation’s Vaccine Experts – School Nurses Must Not Stay Silent

Relentless School Nurse

He warned that the move could lead to chaos and distrust, jeopardizing public health achievements. We coordinated vaccine clinics. Expert Reactions Paul Offit (Vaccine Expert): “They should be given an award, not fired.” And now that rhetoric is shaping national policy. We were the steady voices in the storm. We fought for equity.

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The Relentless School Nurse: This is NOT SCHOOL SAFETY

Relentless School Nurse

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides important guidance in creating safe and supportive school environments: The primary mission of schools is to support students in educational achievement. To reach this goal, children must feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. What if we made gun locks available in school health offices?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Remember this Data Point – 40% & Then Tell Your Story

Relentless School Nurse

Coordination of Care: We work closely with parents to ensure that the school has up-to-date health forms, prescriptions, and necessary equipment to manage the student’s health condition. Our training includes handling emergencies related to chronic conditions, such as asthma attacks, allergic reactions, or seizures.

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Why Bowling Deserves a Spot in Every PE Curriculum

Gopher Sport

Few sports give you a true, measurable way to achieve perfection, but in bowling, its real. Thats why bowling belongs in PEnot as a novelty, but as a sport that teaches focus, strategy, and achievement. The perfect game. I take my steps. I release the ball. It glides down the lanestraight, true. A pocket hit. Perfection. Lets roll.

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Without the traditional net, rallies last much longer, giving students more opportunities to practice their fundamentals and coordination in a fun and supportive environment. Angled Rebounder Drills: Adjust the boards angle to act as a rebounder for catching and throwing drills, perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. Ultimately, the goal is not to stifle athletic achievement but to cultivate it in a way that respects the natural trajectory of child development.

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