Tue.Jan 31, 2023

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Are Cheerleaders Tough? You Betcha!

Physical Education Update

Who says cheerleaders aren’t tough? (Not me, by the way). In fact, the high-flying flips, tricks and acrobatics they perform gives cheerleading one of the highest catastrophic injury rates of any sport in North America. And here’s another example of cheerleader-toughness. It’s a quick video clip of a cheerleader tackling a football player (who is in full pads) in order to protect his squad-mates who were in a vulnerable pyramid formation.

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Mid-Year Mile Reflection (SY22-23)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

Click on the link below to complete your Mid-Year Mile Reflection. Due by the end of the class period. If you finish early, you may work on assignments from other classes.

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Being a PE Teacher: All You Need to Know

PE Scholar

In this article, we want to head back to basics, to discuss what a PE teacher is, how you become one, how to be a good one, and much more.

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2023 Arizona Adapted Physical Education Conference Schedule

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The Arizona Adapted Physical Education Committee is excited to have Dr. Barry Lavay as our 2023 Keynote Speaker on Thursday, February 16. Barry Lavay, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Long Beach. His scholarship includes the areas of positive behavior support and effective teaching practices and students with disabilities.

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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 5 Most Expensive NFL Stadiums in the US

The Sporting

Which NFL Stadiums Were the Most Expensive to Build? There is no doubt that new NFL stadiums are getting technologically more advanced and enhancing the fan experience with better F&B, connectivity and quality of seating, amongst other things. Some stadiums share their space with a team from Major League Soccer, including giant video boards which sometimes include replays and other content from important games.

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Molybdenum: A Critical Cofactor for Normal Detoxification

Designs for Health

Molybdenum is a trace element found in foods, such as legumes, leafy vegetables, grains, milk, and beef liver. Beans, particularly lima beans , peas, and small white beans, contain especially high amounts of molybdenum. It is considered an essential nutrient , which means it is required for biochemical processes within the human body, but is not made endogenously.

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Recent Clinical Trial Explores the Potential Impact of Fish Oil on Neurological Health and Aging

Designs for Health

Evidence suggests that oxidative stress may also play a role in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases. Increases in the production of reactive oxygen species have been shown to influence mitochondrial activity , neurotransmission, and cellular metabolism. Altered cellular metabolism has been linked to increases in the accumulation of amyloid and tau proteins.

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