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The Relentless School Nurse: Thinking Ahead by Looking Back

Relentless School Nurse

Today is our last day of school before winter break. I was digging through past posts and found this one from almost a year ago as 2022 was in its early days. The Relentless School Nurse: Rebooting After Winter Break. I will follow my own advice and use this break for a much-needed reboot. I hope the readers of this blog find peace, rest, and reframing for what lies ahead in 2023.

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11 Exciting Activities to Develop Floor Hockey Skills (Video)

Gopher PE

Hockey safety & stick control key points: Blade always below knees. Non-dominate hand on top of the stick. Dominant hand at the bottom of sticker for passing/shooting (hand higher up for dribbling/stick control). Fingers wrapped around the stick. Bent knees. Straight back. 11 Floor Hockey Activities. 1. Hockey Safety & Walk the Dog. Encourage students to progress from walking to running speed while moving to open space in playing area.

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Zinc L-Carnosine in Promoting Gastrointestinal Health

Designs for Health

Zinc L-carnosine (ZnC) is a chelated compound combining L-carnosine and zinc. ZnC may help promote gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal health, intestinal barrier function, and healthy microbial environments in the GI tract. The clinical benefit of ZnC to the GI tract may be due to its localized, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. . Zinc is essential for wound healing and the body’s natural repair of connective tissue and intestinal lining.

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Different Types of Golf Shot - Do you know your lob from your flop?

The Sporting

Different Golf Shots and when and why to play them Similar to other sports such as tennis, with a forehand and a backhand, golf has a variety of shots that players can hit out on the golf course. Generally there are different shots and setups for different situations. Tiger Woods - Master of the ‘Stinger’ (and every other shot!). The more types of shots a golfer can master, the lower they can shoot at the end of the day.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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The Potential Role of Oil Pulling in Oral Wellness

Designs for Health

Oil pulling is a traditional Ayurvedic practice and has been shown in recent research to help promote oral health. It is a practice that involves the swishing of oils such as coconut oil in the mouth for 1-3 minutes to support oral cleanliness and health. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) such as caprylic, capric, and lauric triglycerides are derived from coconut oil.

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Types of Tires used for Motorsports: A Guide

The Sporting

A Guide to the Types of Tires used in Motorsports When you watch any type of motorsport, you might wonder how the cars and tires handle the rough roads, conditions and extreme manoeuvres they must perform to win a race. Cars are built for speed, but the frames and engines are not the only important part of the vehicle. In fact, the tires are arguably the most crucial part of the vehicle when it comes to racing.

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2022: What a Year!

PE for Parents

The post 2022: What a Year! appeared first on Action for Healthy Kids.

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Recent Review Investigates Eye Aging and Supporting Antioxidative Status

Designs for Health

Age-related changes to eye health have been associated in research with antioxidative status. The eye is particularly vulnerable to oxidative stress due to its relatively high oxygen use and continued exposure to high-energy visible light. A recently published review article by Choo and colleagues explored the potential relationship between eye health and certain micronutrients known to support antioxidative status. .

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Finding Funds to Support Your PE Program

Gopher PE

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The 5 Worst NBA teams of All-Time

The Sporting

The worst teams to ever play in the NBA! Many formidable teams and thousands of legendary players have gone through the 75-year history of the NBA. Of course, the championship teams are remembered the most, as winners always dictate trends. Because of these teams, a revolution happens and elements that may have been an important part of basketball until that moment cease to be important anymore.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Gopher is the new home of Gopher Performance!

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Over 100 NFL Quiz Questions with Answers : NFL Trivia Quiz

The Sporting

NFL Quiz Questions and Answers: Our NFL Trivia Quiz with over 100 questions and answers A list of questions about the NFL and answers for your quiz or just because you love NFL trivia! Below is a list of questions that will test the NFL novice and expert alike. If you are hosting a pub, bar or family quiz, why not use some of these NFL questions to test your audience?