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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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Skills Based Health Education

PLT4M

Skills-based health education is transforming how schools approach health instruction—shifting the focus from memorizing facts to developing real-life skills students can use to lead healthier lives. These standards serve as a strong foundation for health educators creating skills-based health education.

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2025 Student Health Trend Predictions

Magnus Health

In the year ahead, we predict schools will continue to raise awareness for mental health and offer a range of resources and support for their communities at both the general and audience-specific level, like for student athletes. Coming soon: A Pocket Guide for Supporting Athletes Mental Health.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

What I do: I’m one of the physical education teachers at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, currently in my 18th year teaching in Arizona. I’ve also coached various sports, including running club, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball and flag football. Teaching.

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Tips for Gaining National Recognition for Your PETE/HETE Program

SHAPE America

Gaining National Recognition status for your physical education teacher education (PETE) and/or health education teacher education (HETE) program begins with accreditation, which is a review of the quality of your educator preparation program(s). Complete a curriculum map. Choosing the Right SPA.

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My Title IX Story: Leveling the Field at Kansas State University

SHAPE America

negotiating facilities use agreements, requesting funds from higher administration for women’s athletics, negotiating with faculty about academic vs. coaching duties). The 1971 yearbook notes that women’s intercollegiate teams were “coached by members of the women’s Physical Education Department and sponsored by the Intramural Department.

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

He is currently the coordinator of Physical Education and Health Education for Manassas City Public School in Manassas, VA. He has presented at state and national conferences on unified physical activity and technology in health and physical education.