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afPE Responds to Recent Government Figures on the Decrease in Hours of PE Taught

Association for Physical Education

22/08/2023 Recent government figures show the number of hours taught for all years in state funded secondary schools for PE have decreased by over 4000 hours in the last year. […] The post afPE Responds to Recent Government Figures on the Decrease in Hours of PE Taught appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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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. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

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How to Safeguard Teens’ Well-Being on Social Media

Stanford Childrens

As the new school year begins, parents may be wondering how to help teens protect their mental health as they engage with peers on social media. Young people can benefit from friendships formed online, especially if they feel marginalized because of their racial, gender or sexual identity, and they can hear positive messages about those identities from friends they make on social media, according to a recent U.S. surgeon general’s advisory.

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Exhibitors Take the Leap For Our Members!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Join us October 26-27, 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center West Building for the 2023 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention Interested in becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsoring an event? Email Lynn Preble at preble@azhpe.

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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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Preteen With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Is Back to Active Life, Thanks to New Drug, Supportive Care Team

Stanford Childrens

The journey for children with severe cystic fibrosis (CF)—a serious genetic disease—is often one of patiently waiting for a lung transplant, trying new medications, and hoping for a cure. That was the case for East Bay resident Damaris Gonzalez. She was awaiting a lung transplant for over a year, but thanks to her innovative Stanford Medicine Children’s Health team going the extra mile, Damaris no longer needed the transplant once she began taking a drug called Trikafta.

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OCR GCSE PE Components of Fitness Posters

PE Scholar

These 10 components of fitness posters have been created to clearly illustrate the definition, a sporting example, and ways to train and test the major

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Trauma-Informed PE Series 2/3: What is Trauma Informed PE?

PE Scholar

We had an incredible response from last weeks blog on Trauma Informed PE: Relationships at the heart of Physical Education We wanted to follow up by

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Individual Sports: A List of Solo Sports and Games

The Sporting

Individual Sports: Examples of Sports Played One Vs One Examples of individual sports and variations of those games, from Archery to Tennis to Escrima. Within the relentless schedule of global sports, individual athletes emerge as solitary beacons, weaving narratives of dedication, resilience, triumph and failure. Compared to their compatriots competing in team sports, the line between success and failure can often determine happiness and positive mental health.

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What is the power of play for adults and seniors?

Fit and Fun Play

Play is a concept and action most connected to young children, but we tend to forget adults need to have fun too!

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The Potential Link Between CoQ10 and Endocrine Health

Designs for Health

The endocrine system involves a complex and dynamic balance of hormones, cell signals, and other agents to support optimal hormone production and function. The production of hormones in the body often requires critical cofactors or other molecules to help support cellular energy and mitochondrial health. Recent studies have explored the potential supportive role of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in endocrine health.

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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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Mastering the Blade: The 10 Greatest Fencers in History

The Sporting

The Top 10 Greatest Fencers of All-Time Fencing is a fascinating sport - but who are the greatest fencers of all-time? The Sporting Blog looks at the top 10 greatest athletes throughout the years. Read on to find out more! Ruben Limardo: a modern fencing icon to watch Fencing is a popular combat sport, and it’s also been glamorised by history novels - and it’s one of the most unique Olympic sports out there.