SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Let’s take a look at how being physically active can improve mental and physical health and how activities can be fun for all ages. Follow David on Twitter @ManassasCityHPE.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 23, 2023

However, the landscape of school-based healthcare is evolving, and the concept of school-based health centers (SBHCs) is gaining recognition and support. School nurses bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in school health, and their unique perspective on the specific needs of students is invaluable.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More than 40% of US children and adolescents have at least one of the following chronic health conditions… The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous, involving daily management and addressing potential emergencies.

Conditioning

Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Active Digital Living presentation slides Books Related to the Presentation Human Kinetics books can be found in our Health Education , Physical Education , and Adapted Physical Education Collections, including Technology for Physical Educators, Health Educators, and Coaches by Seth Jenny.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

Health issues and challenges evolve, and so should curriculum. Middle school health curriculum is critically important because it targets students at a pivotal age when they are developing habits and attitudes that will influence their future health. Consider this model a win-win!

Middle School

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

From conducting health assessments and managing medications to providing first aid and emergency response, their contributions are instrumental in addressing the diverse health needs of students. School nurses hold a pivotal position in the school community, ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students.

Schooling

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. As our young people grapple with mental health issues, schools play a vital role in supporting student mental health with resources, services, and opportunities. Student mental health issues are on the rise! How can we help?

Health

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built. The answer is simple.

Physical Education

Magnus Health

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This Framework became an essential tool for school nurses and health staff, outlining what successful student healthcare looks like. Recently, NASN updated their framework to reflect the state of healthcare and education in 2024. Here at Magnus Health, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Schooling

Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

Use Your ESSER Funding for Health and Physical Education to Promote Social, Emotional, and Physical Learning. Funding is readily available for your school physical and health education program. Read several previous articles that share how to access money from the first two rounds for school PE and health.

Schooling

The Physical Educator

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Physical and health educators have gone through so much over the past couple of years, which has taken a toll on the amount of time, energy, and attention that they can commit to professional growth. Trying to coordinate multiple dates/times between several organizations is complicated, so let’s keep this simple.

Assessment

SHAPE America

JUNE 15, 2023

As educators, we can highlight Pride Month and other “months” in our classrooms and schools as a way to uplift and spotlight various cultures and groups so ALL students will feel a greater sense of belonging. Do students explore different cultural games and activities in physical education? Grant, Ed.D., Grant, Ed.D.,

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

She landed in my health office, beginning a friendship of two decades. Certified school nurses work at the intersection of healthcare and education and with the goal of having students safe, healthy, in class and ready to learn. We are often first to identify mental health challenges in our students.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 15, 2022

You can join this group of public health leaders to bring an actionable, evidence-based policy plan to your school districts and communities to address school safety as we open the 2022-2023 school year. Mitigating surges supports mental health. Support mental health, community, and togetherness. Support vaccination.

Schooling

SHAPE America

JUNE 20, 2023

It is, I believe, an essential part of our work as health and physical educators. average GPA), and were nearly twice as likely to report that they did not plan to pursue any post-secondary education (e.g., vs. 9.4%) We also know that sexual health education often stigmatizes or completely excludes LGBTQ+ youth.

Schooling

ASHA

JULY 28, 2021

Masks Are the New Condoms for Public Health Education. In 1987, Ric Loya, an ASHA member and a health teacher from the Los Angeles Unified School District), and I co- coordinated the first national AIDS education workshop for teachers. Guest Blog Post by ASHA Fellow, Dr. Stephen Sroka.

Health Education

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

A study of Northern California [SJ2] adolescents found that not all health habits got worse during the pandemic. Based on these results, we can predict negative health effects of the pandemic-related decline in physical activity for youth, and we address the mental health connection below. Pandemic benefits of physical activity.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2025

Students develop confidence and coordination while practicing key skills. Transform your physical education program with this exciting, accessible sport. Consider PLT4M your full learning management system for health and physical education. Each Skills section comes with videos and detailed PDFs.

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