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The Relentless School Nurse: New Jersey School Nurses – Make the Impossible, Possible!

Relentless School Nurse

We brought back our Friday night of celebration and learning and danced the evening away. – Eileen Gavin The concept of “The Huddle” was repeated throughout our conference, including providing private spaces for Huddling during break periods and as an alternative to the Friday evening dance party.

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Fitness Education For Students

PLT4M

By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime. Obesity affects 20% of children and 42% of adults, putting them at risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. Physical activity provides many health benefits to children and adolescents [SJ3] , mainly related to mental health, obesity, and risk factors for future chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. 2017 Dec;14(1):1-24.