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Building a Dream Team: Cultivating an Inclusive and Joyful PE Culture

SHAPE America

Connecting Favorite Movement Experiences After reading an article by health educator Andy Milne about an assignment which asks students to share their favorite movement experiences, I was hooked. She is proud to serve on the KY SHAPE board as the state partner for health. And it’s a beautiful thing to witness.

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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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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Professional background highlights: In May of 2007, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in School Health Education and Exercise Sport Science.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Uphill Battle – Reflections and Realities as Another School Year Closes

Relentless School Nurse

I wasn’t trained as a therapist, but I’ve become a bridge, connecting students with the limited mental health resources we have, coordinating with families, following up, checking in. Public Health Didn’t Go Away COVID may no longer dominate the headlines, but the public health challenges haven’t stopped.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

Relentless School Nurse

However, the School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) reports that the 3,900 SBHCs nationwide serve only a tiny portion of the more than 25,000 Title I schools, indicating a significant gap in healthcare access. A large portion of our energies include supporting students’ mental as well as physical health challenges.

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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.