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The Relentless School Nurse: An Unexpected Honor! HealthImpact DAISY Nurse Leader in Policy Award

Relentless School Nurse

What a delightful and unexpected honor to be recognized with the HealthImpact DAISY Nurse Leader Award for Advancing Compassion Through Policy. I want to acknowledge Sharon Goldfarb, DNP, RN, PNP-BC for nominating me for this notable recognition. The HealthImpact DAISY Nurse Leader in Policy Award is an honor that recognizes a nurse who has made significant contributions to healthcare policy at the local, state, or national level.

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Irish Physical Activity Campaign

Physical Education Update

It’s not just North Americans who have begun to realize the importance of physical activity for children. Childhood obesity and inactivity is a phenomenon in every affluent, developed country in the world. Fortunately, some of these countries have launched public campaigns to correct the problem. Here’s one example. This public advertisement, from Ireland, is called: Physical Activity – It All Adds Up.

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The Most Popular Sports in France

The Sporting

The Top 7 Most Popular Sports in France France has a rich sporting history with World Cup wins in Football in 1998 and 2018 and heritage in Tennis, Rugby Union and Horse Racing. But what are the most popular sports in France? Read on to find out! French people love playing various sports, such as football, tennis, horse riding and handball. 50% of French men participate in sports at least once or twice a month and 64% of French people , including men, women and children, participate in a sportin

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Two Kidney Transplants, One Family, and a Whole Lot of Love

Stanford Childrens

We have performed more pediatric kidney transplants with the best outcomes than any other U.S. center When Hazel Cunanan, a home health nurse, got the call that her 15-year-old son, Markus, needed a kidney transplant, she broke down. It was simply too much. The family had already endured a kidney transplant for their eldest daughter, Danica. “I sat with my patient and I cried and cried,” Hazel says.

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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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Scottish Football League Winners

The Sporting

List of Winners of the Top Scottish Football Division A List of Winners of Scottish Football's top professional league. Scottish Football’s top flight has had several names, including the Scottish First Division, Scottish Premier League and its current name, the Scottish Premiership. Below is a list of winners, runners up and those that came in third place since the top flight began in 1890!

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Parents Need Pep Talks Too

RC Families

Do you ever have days when you feel that you’re failing as a parent? That nothing you try seems to get through to your teen? Or that your 10-year-old is constantly pushing your buttons and getting you upset? Let’s be honest for a minute. We ALL have moments when we question ourselves as parents. Parenting.

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New FAQs: Primary PE and Sport Premium and the Minimum of 2 Hours of PE Expectation

Association for Physical Education

The post New FAQs: Primary PE and Sport Premium and the Minimum of 2 Hours of PE Expectation appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Transition: Full Session

Player Development Project

Quick Navigation About the Video Interpreting the Diagrams Part 1: Ball Hunter Part 2: Shooting and defending transition game Part 3: 3v3 ABC 123 Transition Game Part 4: Small Sided Game: Transition Winner Stays On About the Video In the video below, Lee will talk you through the structure of the practice, various outcomes and how you can adapt it for your players.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

At the high school level, the weight room is a classroom. Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program. Benefits of a High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum High school strength and conditioning is becoming an increasingly popular component of

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Drowning Prevention Week – 17th-24th June 2023

Association for Physical Education

17/04/2023 Save the date for 2023 – 17th-24th June! Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) is one of the largest summer water safety campaigns across the UK and Ireland. The campaign is […] The post Drowning Prevention Week – 17th-24th June 2023 appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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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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Reading, Movement and Literacy: The Importance of Mid-Line Crossing on Child Development

Fit and Fun Play

Midline crossing refers to the ability to move your eyes or your body parts (arms and legs) from one side of your body to the other, crossing an imaginary midline that divides your body in two halves. Midline crossing is an essential skill that impacts growth and development. When we develop advanced motor skills such as throw, kick, strike, or body movements such as dynamic balance while reaching or stretching, we often cross midline.

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Fitness Curriculum For Physical Education

PLT4M

Physical education is an integral part of any student’s education. It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy. A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. This article will discuss the importance of having a fitness curriculum in physical education and provide tips on creating an effective and engaging scope and sequence of materials.