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New Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Nick Mortensen

MSU

I started my career instructing at a community college in Arizona after completing my bachelor’s degree in clinical health fitness from Central Michigan University and my master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science from Lipscomb University. The post New Faculty Spotlight – Dr.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

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From Learning to Winning: How Educators and Olympians Pursue a Path to Excellence

FACTS Management

Here’s how: Setting Goals Just as Olympic athletes set their sights on medals and personal bests, educators establish objectives to improve student outcomes and refine their teaching or leadership strategies. They undergo daily routines that involve physical training, nutritional plans, and mental conditioning.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

As most teachers set out to find health education lesson plans, they are often in search of resources and information on health topics like: Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits Physical Activity and Exercise Programs Mental Health Education (Stress Management, Coping Mechanisms, Mindfulness) Substance Abuse Prevention (Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, etc.)

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BLOG: Negative Effects of Fast Food

PE with Palos

This is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar. Teaching students at an early age the benefits of eating healthy and avoiding fast food is a great way to lower our youth’s risk of obesity. Here is a great resource for teaching students the importance of proper nutrition in a fun way.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber Part 3

Growing Healthy Kids

" A high-fiber diet appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease , diabetes , diverticular disease, constipation and colon cancer. On another occasion I was asked to teach a series of nutrition workshops for kids who have been abused and/or neglected living in a residential shelter.

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Preteen With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Is Back to Active Life, Thanks to New Drug, Supportive Care Team

Stanford Childrens

When I teach Stanford School of Medicine residents, I give Damaris as an example of the great things that can happen by getting Trikafta early.” By 2019, her condition had worsened to the point where she was hospitalized near her home. We consider her one of our miracle patients,” said Dr. Wadia.