Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). Journal of school health , 83 (1), 8-13. The lancet child & adolescent health , 4 (1), 23-35. School sport participation during adolescence and mental health in early adulthood.

Sports

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 31, 2025

Adapted Physical Education Blog, Welcome Back Edition, July 2025 (reposted from July 2023 and updated) Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! Lastly, remember to mark your calendar for your annual Arizona Health and Physical Education Convention, happening October 28th – 29th at the Mesa Convention Center.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Then a coworker of Lorena’s recommended Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Recently, he danced the night away at a family wedding. When things were bad and we couldn’t reach anyone, we would have to call an ambulance and go the hospital,” Lorena says. She asked her local doctor for a referral. “I He’s happy and active.

Conditioning

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Our goal has always been to provide students fitness, health, and wellness experiences, and we saw PLT4M’s curriculum as our best opportunity to enhance that.” ” Free Download! THE LIFETIME FITNESS PLAYBOOK FOR PE Proven strategies to introduce more Lifetime Fitness into youre Curriculum.

PE

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

The main goal of this curriculum model is to provide students with the skills, knowledge and disposition to maintain lifetime physical activity through a health-related curricular focus that promotes physical activity. Health orientated/optimising physical education (HOPE: e.g. Metzler et al., Integrated Physical Education. Metzler, M.,

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

The 4 Pillars of health we have focused on (Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep, and Stress Management/Relaxation) are addressed through a variety of engaging and activity-based lessons. Studies have shown that healthy students get better grades, attend school more, and often behave better in class.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

This phase is about preparing young people to take charge of their own health and fitness for life. This includes traditional sports and games like basketball or pickleball, as well as fitness training, weightlifting, yoga, dance, and everything in between.

Motor Skills

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Movement-based enrichment activities can be as simple as stretching, yoga, dance games, or guided skill challenges. Final Thoughts Your staff dont have to be fitness pros to make a meaningful impact on students health and happiness. They just need the right mindset, the right tools, and a little encouragement.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Teachers can tap into activities like bodyweight fitness, yoga, dance, and moreall of which can be easily managed without specialized equipment. Secondary PE Sub Plans At the secondary level, many PE lessons do require equipment and setup, but there are plenty of non-equipment options that can make sub days run smoothly.

PE

SHAPE America

JUNE 4, 2024

When I started teaching, I had heard a little bit about the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD), but at the time had no idea how this association would help me grow personally and professionally, transforming me into the educator I am today.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Our team began a journey of ensuring health and wellness is a primary part of our educational program and not an accessory to it.

Wellness

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. You’ll find a broad network of health and physical education professionals on Twitter. Running the Race.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Fitness and dance videos are great. Get a two-way radio to keep in touch with the main office and health office while you are teaching outside.

Gyms

Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Jocelyn Garcia is dancing in San Jose Dance Theatre’s performance of The Nutcracker this year after dislocating her patella twice, thanks to her dedication and the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health care team. After completing physical therapy, Jocelyn was ready to dance again.

Dance

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Please share the information with other colleagues in the physical education, recreation, health, as well as the dance field. PLEASE REGISTER for our Autumn virtual program , Broadening Dance Education (BDE) , Saturday, October 29! Attached is information to share and more is on the Website.

Dance

Keeping Kids in Motion

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Students all over the world love fútbol or soccer as it’s called in the United States. In PE class, the soccer skills unit is an annual favorite. Each lesson focuses on a variety of skills ranging from ball handling, passing, punting, kicking for power.

Dance

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2024

Through our dedication, compassion, and expertise, school nurses play a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of students, often turning seemingly impossible situations into moments of triumph and resilience. Our conference highlights were many but included two NASN leaders. There is no substitute for in-person conferencing.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The intricate dance of school nursing, where passion intertwines with exhaustion, and fulfillment coexists with frustration. Love for School Nursing: A Fulfilling Career For school nurses, the opportunity to positively impact students’ health and well-being is a deeply fulfilling experience.

Schooling

Stanford Childrens

JULY 28, 2023

Designed to deliver joy, the rambunctious pups also provided a sense of normalcy to young patients with every step, jump, and dance move – an opportunity to feel connected. “He Otis plays around just like my real dog; he is smart and is able to dance with me. He reminds me of my own dog at home,” said 12-year-old Tatiana Cobb.

Health

SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate. Our school is intentionally diverse, and our students have lots of access and opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, both in and out of school.

Recreation

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31. ABOUT HUMAN KINETICS Founded in 1974, Human Kinetics is the information leader in physical activity and health.

Online Schooling

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

PDF , YouTube ] Health-Related Fitness Fun COMPLETE CARD SET [ Google , PDF , PPT ] SPANISH CARD SET [ Google , PDF ] Inchworm Relay [ PDF , YouTube ] Jump Rope 5K [ PDF , YouTube ] 800-Meter Steeplechase [ PDF , YouTube ] H.Y.P.E. 6) Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities.

Physical Activity

Human Kinetics

MAY 17, 2023

Also, check out more of our physical education , health education , adapted physical activity , and dance resources! Resources by Presenter Learn more from Russell Pate by checking out Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity.

Physical Activity

Human Kinetics

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Human Kinetics author Erica Hornthal was a guest on Building America Now with David Bolanos to talk about her practice as a dance & movement therapist and her Body Awareness for Mental Health Online Course. . Hornthal is the founder and CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy, a group practice founded in 2011.

Movement

Human Kinetics

MARCH 7, 2022

Presented by Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, Chicago Dance Therapy . . In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Erica Hornthal discusses movement and how you can support mental health by helping others connect their mind with their bodies. . . . . . Check out Erica Hornthal's Body Awareness for Mental Health Online Course.

Movement

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jumps and lands in the vertical plane using a mature pattern (3); Combines jumping and landing patterns with locomotors and manipulative skills in dance, gymnastics and small-sided practice tasks/games environments (5). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And on top of that, we are tasked with teaching certain components of health and wellness.” For example, middle school students who attend daily physical education class will have 3 days of fitness, 1 day of health, and 1 day of games that focuses on racket skills. 4) Dance Let’s turn up the music and have some fun!

Middle School

AASP

APRIL 24, 2023

<p>To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May, AASP invites you to join our 31-Day Mental Health Challenge: a series of daily tasks to bring mental health to the forefront of your mind and allow you to take a moment for restorative self-care.</p> Dare to dance.</strong><br

Health

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of ​illness and injury. STATE GOAL 23: Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

strength training, dance, yoga and lifetime fitness classes. certified Dance PL3Y instructor. Pangrazi Scholar Lecture on Thursday, November 3rd at the Arizona State Convention. Jessica is a physical education teacher at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho teaching. She is the 2012 SHAPE National Middle School. committees, P.E.

Middle School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2024

We are currently seeking proposals on a wide range of topics within these categories: Adapted Physical Education Advocacy Coaching Dance Fitness and Conditioning Health Education Higher Education Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart Physical Activity Physical Education Recreation School Health Education Technology Presentation Proposal Link

Recreation

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Moderate exercises include brisk walking, dancing, biking, and recreational swimming. Staying active is part of a healthy lifestyle that decreases your child’s risk of acquiring chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and coronary artery disease as he or she ages.

Exercise

Keeping Kids in Motion

MAY 15, 2023

You may have heard of traditional options like sports or dance classes, but what about the alternatives? Children's interests are constantly changing, and as parents, we want to allow them to explore various activities.

Dance

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. But without good health, students’ ability to engage and excel is severely compromised.

Health Education

Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. Other mental health disorders like ADHD and PTSD can be managed through exercise. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,

Exercise

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 22, 2024

A “teacher” is an individual whose primary teaching responsibility is in Health, Physical Education or Dance. Educators who meet the eligibility requirements and exemplify the criteria for these awards may apply or be nominated by a colleague. Additional requirements include: Holds a current certification as a teacher.

High School

Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

#physed #elempe #pe pic.twitter.com/8s2mHVwQ5P — The PE Thinker (@thepethinker) May 19, 2023 10 Additional Uses for Scarves in Physical Education: Dancing! Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit. Practice Mindfulness and Breathing: Here’s a free lesson from the health.

Coordination