Tue.Dec 05, 2023

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. I am a physical education teacher in New York City who is committed to embracing a more inclusive and empathetic teaching style in physical education.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Wear It Wednesday & Share a Selfie Using #SchoolNurseSolidarity

Relentless School Nurse

Today’s guest post is from our friend Holly David one of the moderators of the private School Nursing Facebook group! Holly came across a post from one of the members who shared this message: “I love this group!! From what I have seen, we ALL need to come together across the nation as ONE!! Let us have our day that we dress up the same!!! How many of y’all will join me?!?

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Can Talking to a Baby Matter as Much as Calories?

Stanford Childrens

Findings back up a long-standing reading program in the Stanford Children’s NICU A newly published study from a team of researchers and physician-scientists at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health adds to the growing body of literature linking speech exposure in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to positive health outcomes. The study set out to examine the relationship between the NICU speech environment and the rate of weight gain in premature infants while they were hospitalized.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Well, What Do You Know…Community Pushback Worked, For Now!

Relentless School Nurse

My last blog post focused on the Fayette County Public School board’s decision to privatize school nursing services by going to the lowest bidder, a nursing agency, and discontinuing the 50-year relationship with the local health department. It seems that community outrage swayed the district’s decision. In a significant change of plans, Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) is now in talks to extend its long-standing contract with the Lexington-Fayette Health Department for school nu

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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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SRP Touchdowns for Teachers™

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Score funding for your classroom with SRP Touchdowns for Teachers. For every Arizona Cardinals touchdown in the 2023 NFL season, two teachers will receive a $500 grant from SRP.

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Adaptive Teaching in PE

PE Scholar

Introduction Adaptive teaching in PE is the process of adjusting the activities students participate in during physical education lessons, the teaching

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The Vital Link Between Physical Education and Academic Performance in Primary Schools

The PE Hub

In the hustle of modern education, where academic achievements often take the spotlight, the importance of physical education (PE) can sometimes be overlooked. However, a growing body of research is shedding light on a crucial connection: the link between physical education and academic performance. This blog explores how incorporating regular physical education into the primary school curriculum can significantly benefit pupils’ cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and overall acade

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#036 How can I deliver effective team talks?

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ More often than not, if you sit down and watch a sports movie, the coach is at the centre. Whether it was Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday, Samuel L. Jackson in Coach Carter, or even a Will Ferrell clad in his tiger tracksuit in Kicking & Screaming. This coach-centric storyline can actually reflect some of the realities of sporting environments.

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Keeping Kids Safe in the Sport of Gymnastics with Lisa Mitzel

Complete Performance

Welcome back to another episode of PerformHappy Podcast where we bring you insights and conversations with experts in the world of gymnastics. I’m thrilled to have a special guest with me today, Lisa Mitzel, a former elite gymnast, four-time NCAA champion, former head coach at… The post Keeping Kids Safe in the Sport of Gymnastics with Lisa Mitzel appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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