Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Teamwork and cooperation are important skills that can be developed through engaging and interactive activities. In this blog, we explore three exciting partner-based instant activities that not only get students moving but also encourage a spirit of collaboration and mutual support. Using simple equipment like reaction balls, hacky sacks, and beach balls, these activities are designed to challenge partners to work together, communicate effectively, and encourage each other to reach new goals.

Teen Health Mississippi

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to fostering leadership and team building among young advocates, few people understand the process better than Iesha Hayes, Youth Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator at THMS. What makes her story unique? Iesha isnt just a staff membershes a former youth partner herself. Rising from a participant in the Mind Elevation Project in 2019 to a leadership role today, Ieshas journey exemplifies the power of mentorship and community engagement.

Creativity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members and teachers, I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break, spending precious time with family and friends. Coming back to school after such a break is tough, but we only have a short few weeks before the end of the fall semester. Hard to believe it is almost 2025! A big thank you to all of you who attended our most recent state convention held at the Mesa Convention Center.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Trump’s intention to overturn recent advancements in gun policy has been on my mind since the election. The 2024 election results present a significant challenge for the gun violence prevention movement. With Donald Trump returning to the presidency, federal priorities are shifting dramatically. He has vowed to dismantle the initiatives established during the Biden administration, signaling a major reversal of efforts aimed at reducing gun violence.

Movement

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.

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

health. moves. minds., powered by Booster is an exciting multi-week celebration ending with an epic event day your students will not soon forget! Through our new partnership with Booster, the program now comes with even more great resources, dedicated coaching and a streamlined timeline, making it easier and more fun than ever to exceed your schools fundraising goals and directly support your health and wellness programs.

Motivation

PE Scholar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Safety in Sport Perception Survey 2024 Key findings and discussion Joseph* is in Year 11 at a comprehensive school in the East of England.

Sport

PE Scholar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Bringing our scholars to cross-country meets on weekends has become a highlight, not only for them but for us as teachers as well.

Teacher

Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Gifting and receiving gifts are an exciting part of the holiday season. But it is critical to remember the importance of safety, especially when it comes to young children. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 155,000 children age 12 years or younger were treated in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries in 2023.

Fitness