Tue.May 31, 2022

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My Title IX Story: Leveling the Field at Kansas State University

SHAPE America

In the fall of 1971 — less than a year before Title IX was passed — I was hired to head the Department of Physical Education at Kansas State University (K-State). I was charged with combining the men’s and women’s departments, supervising the planning and construction of a building, overseeing the revision of the curriculum for physical education (PE) majors and the required PE program, developing research and instructional laboratories, and instituting faculty research programs.

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Greener Pastures: Where Nature Meets Nurture

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

Did you go outside today? The answer may be “yes, of course! I walked to my mailbox or I took the dog out” but did you really go outside ? Did you take a walk, ride your bike, or have a picnic for lunch? Did you read a book outside on the porch or spend some time planting flowers? As the weather gets warmer and nature gets greener, there’s never been a better time to enjoy the outdoors.

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S3 Finale: Best bits!

Aspire-Ed

The series 3 finale of The Primary PE Huddle is here and what a series it’s been! For this final episode, we’re taking a look back over the series to bring you the very best insights, advice and words of wisdom. Who’s joined us on the podcast this series? Series 3 has seen us welcome a whole host of experts from the field of primary education: Episode 1 : “We don’t move for functional reasons, we move for the joy of it” with Greg Dryer, co-founder and CEO of m