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

Gopher Sport

A Journey of Passion and Dedication Allison’s path to international education is as impressive as it is inspiring. Growing up as an active sports enthusiast, she took her passion to the next level by earning a Physical and Health Education Degree and completing Teacher’s College in Canada.

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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. Once they’ve built a foundation of skills, hand over some of the creativity. And it’s a beautiful thing to witness.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Learn How Jill Yacu Became a School Nurse Content Creator!

Relentless School Nurse

Jill’s role at MacGill has been a perfect intersection of her nursing knowledge, creative instincts, and love for writing. This realization fueled her passion to advocate for and support school nurses on a larger scale. She has been instrumental in creating The Pulse , MacGill’s newsletter designed specifically for school nurses.

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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. Use your creativity. What I like most about what I do: I love everything!

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

With decades of experience, Christi helped shape a curriculum that brings structure, creativity, and educational value to every class. Yes, PLT4M has health curriculum and takes a skills based health education approach! Each lesson in Walk Fit blends movement and learning.

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

SHAPE America

Health Literacy Month is also a great time to invite in partners from local organizations to speak about specific topics. Get creative and use your connections! Find Funding Of course, there are many ways to participate in Health Literacy Month that do not require funding. Be sure to check them out!

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Using Ask, Listen, Learn’s Underage Drinking Prevention Curriculum in Your Classroom

SHAPE America

SHAPE America defines health literacy as, “…the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one’s own health and the health of others.” As health educators, it is important to teach our students to be health literate.