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The Relentless School Nurse: MadLibs – Wildlife Adventures in the School Health Office!

Relentless School Nurse

Who remembers MadLibs, those fun stories that tested our grammar skills while creating a silly tale to read out loud? I have one for you dedicated to school nurses and our “wildlife” adventures. They are easy to do, first, fill out the descriptors below to create your own personalized story. Then, share the story with your own kids or if you are working summer school, your students might enjoy the fun too!

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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. In order to move the profession forward and cater to student needs, we must constantly assess our curriculum and explore new pedagogies, curricula, and technology. Curriculum mapping offers teachers and schools opportunities to think big picture, explore best practices, and improve the learning process for students.

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Understanding US College Sports: Why are college sports in America so popular?

The Sporting

Why are College Sports so Popular in the United States of America? In Europe and South America, Football (soccer) is King. In India, Cricket is by far the most popular sport and in New Zealand, Rugby is a religion. The heroes of these sports are all professional players, paid many millions of dollars to play these games for a living. If you are not getting paid and are a professional, you have not yet made it.

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Remembering Eli Wolff- A Pioneer in Disability Sport

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

Welcome to a unique and special episode of "What's New in APE," where we pay tribute to the remarkable legacy of Eli Wolff, an eminent advocate and leader in the field of disability sports. As a distinguished multiple-time US Paralympian, Eli devoted himself to promoting the inclusion of disabled individuals in sports and physical activities. One of Eli's impactful endeavors was his instrumental role in advocating for provisions concerning sport and recreation within the United Nations Conventio

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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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Mountain Biking in Wales: The Top 5 Places to MTB ride in Wales

The Sporting

A Top 5 Guide to The Best Places to Ride Your Mountain Bike in Wales in the Winter Wales certainly doesn't fail when it comes to mountain biking, one of the most exhilarating and fun forms of exercise. The rugged terrain and national parks lay host to some of the best MTB riding spots in the UK. Here are my top 5 mountain bike riding destinations in Wales.

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SWS Student Luna Vujovic won Wimbledon U14, and Maia Burcescu managed to the semi-finals!

Sport World School

Congratulations to our students, Luna Vujovic, on wining Wimbledon U14, and Maia Burcescu, who reached the semi-finals of this prestigious competition. The post SWS Student Luna Vujovic won Wimbledon U14, and Maia Burcescu managed to the semi-finals! appeared first on Sport World School.

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Brand New CENTURY Subject: Theory PE and Sport

PE Scholar

CENTURY have just released the first of two brand new subjects that are available for learners on our AI-powered platform: Theory PE and Sport.

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Rolex and Sport: Marketing the Extraordinary

The Sporting

Marketing Performance: Rolex and Their Journey in Sport Most people likely know of Rolex as nothing more than a status symbol. It certainly is that, but prestige is earned, and the Rolex brand has earned its reputation through flawless performance, which is something it has replicated in its marketing and association with elite sports. As the manufacturer perfected efficient timekeeping, protection from environmental conditions and automatic winding, it also became associated with the most recog

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#016 “…it’s always about the players first.”

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ The most important thing is to remember it’s not about you, it’s always about the players first.” John Van’t Schip, Former Ajax player and coach.​​If we put ourselves in the shoes of young people coming to training, we have to consider their context. ​Some may be playing school and club football. Some might be in academy programmes that demand 3-4 sessions per week.

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Clinical Studies Investigate the Role of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium in Mood Health

Designs for Health

The bi-directional communication between the gut microbiome and the brain, commonly referred to as the gut-brain axis, is a complex biochemical pathway that helps regulate central nervous system homeostasis and digestive function. The gut-brain axis may influence antioxidative status, the inflammatory response, and mechanisms related to brain functioning and mood 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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afPE Webinar – Models-based Practice

Association for Physical Education

18/07/23 To continue to support our members and the PESSPA sector, the Association for Physical Education is scheduling regular webinars covering a wide range of diverse and topical subject areas. […] The post afPE Webinar – Models-based Practice appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.