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The Relentless School Nurse: Nurses and Gun Violence Prevention: Protecting the Public’s Health

Relentless School Nurse

I currently serve as Clinical Coordinator in the program and while I am not part of the full-time faculty, I have been warmly welcomed and supported as a respected member of the team. I am grateful for the collaborative opportunities through Rutgers that have promoted the mission of gun violence prevention through a public health lens.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

From these teachers and coaches, students learn just how important physical activity is for physical, mental, and social-emotional health. Be mindful that soccer is lower-body dominant for object control and tennis is upper-body dominant, so including eye-foot and eye-hand coordination helps to develop skills across sports.

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Teaching Health & Physical Education - Everyday is the way

Physical Education Ideas

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. However, this subject is essential for the well-being of students and their future success. Why should students learn Health and Physical Education? The answer is simple.

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Children’s Mental Health week

The PE Hub

How to get involved in Children’s Mental Health Week Monday 6 th February marks the beginning of Children’s Mental Health week. Young Minds reported that one in six children aged 5 to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health problem in July 2021, a huge increase from one in nine in 2017. It’s all about connecting.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. 29% of teenagers self-reported having poor mental health.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Besides hydration , electrolytes help support brain function, heart health, muscle function, and more. Fluid Balance Proper hydration is indispensable for overall health. Magnesium is required for muscle function and proper bone strength. An imbalanced Na+/K+ ratio can also be associated with fatigue.

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Exciting New Features for PhysednHealth K-12 Platform

Physed n Health

Timer-Based Push Up and Curl Up Test Measuring upper body strength and core stability has never been easier with our new timer-based push-up and curl-up test. Jump Rope Test Integrate the classic jump rope test into your curriculum and evaluate students’ agility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Let’s dive in: 1.

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