Tue.Mar 28, 2023

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In Praise of Rubber Chickens

Physical Education Update

I had several reasons for starting this website (initially, a newsletter) back in the mid-eighties. One was that I love researching sports and fitness topics… another was that I felt comfortable with the clientele. Heck, I even went so far as to marry a physical education teacher. Several years ago, I was an exhibitor at an AAHPERD convention.

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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

The Sporting

The Fascinating History of Stimulants in Sports Sports writer Norman L. Macht explains the history of stimulants in sports, including quotes from experts and dramatic stories from the past. Athletes will do what is necessary to win Imagine a room filled with the world’s top track stars and marathoners. A scientist in a white coat stands before them.

Sports 102
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Send a Teacher to #SHAPEseattle

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America’s “Send a Teacher” initiative highlights the important role that health and physical education can play in the lives of students. This initiative was conceptualized by Andy Milne, SHAPE America’s 2017 National Health Education Teacher of the Year. Grant recipients receive a full registration to the 2023 National Convention & Expo in Seattle and a one-year SHAPE America Select membership.

Teacher 101
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National Curriculum for PE

PE Scholar

This post provides an overview of the current national curriculum for PE in England and how it has evolved.

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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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Good Luck Toni!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Every year, some of the best and brightest educators are nominated to represent SHAPE America’s five districts. Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? Check out our website to see the award recipients in each of the following categories: Adapted Physical Education Health Education Elementary Physical Education Middle School Physical Education High School Physical Education In March 2023, five outstanding educators will be named the SH

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Stress Awareness Month

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

The month of April is upon us, and so is stress awareness month. Stress is a biological response to a perceived threat (Harrington, 2013). It can be both mental and physical and affect youth and adults alike. Our stress responses, such as fight or flight, are processes designed to help us survive through stress. Chemicals and hormones surge through the body that help you respond to a particular problem.