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The Relentless School Nurse: Student Survivors are Leading the Way in School Safety

Relentless School Nurse

Have you seen the Public Service Announcement (PSA) by Saugus High School shooting survivor Mia Tretta. Two students, including Mia’s best friend Dominic Blackwell, were killed in the 2019 school shooting, five students were injured.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. Piekarz-Porter, et al. Find a Time.

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Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

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For example, Ohio allows school districts to create an opt-out policy for various reasons. At many high schools, students have to take as little as one-half unit credit of physical education to fulfill graduation requirements. Statistics about the current state of child wellness. Full STUDY Students in marching band.

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Elite Diver Faces Chronic Growth-Related Knee Issues and Wins

Stanford Childrens

A core team of caregivers helped Scott Garman overcome injuries and achieve his dream of becoming a D1 diver . In fact, the high school senior recently committed to dive for the University of California, Berkeley, for next fall. He’s a well-rounded diver who competes on all levels of springboard and platform.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. Share Facts About Black Health and Wellness. Share Stories of Black Americans to Highlight Health Inequities.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

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Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. That means we must see this, as well as other research, as a direct call for inclusion for students with disabilities. In this article Alex X.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. I can also envision similar installations recognizing the achievements of other underrepresented and marginalized groups.