May, 2023

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Meaningful PE – just good teaching?

Drowning in the Shallow

Meaningful PE (MPE) is a framework which recommends drawing upon and applying a set of practices within PE teaching. The essential ones (in my opinion) being; vision, shared language, reflective practices and democratic practices. Vision (Ní Chróinín et al, 2019) consists of a set of vivid and concrete hopes, practices and purposes. Having one is … Continue reading Meaningful PE – just good teaching?

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Over the last few years, I have won quite a few grants. They really have made a difference for my students. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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How to Teach PE with Station Activities

The PE Specialist

Whats up Phys Ed Friends! Today I want to share with you some tips on how to teach skills by using station activities in your PE Class. Station activities are a great strategy to allow your kids to get a lot of practice time with whatever skill you are working on.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Warning, This is Hard to Watch – “Joaquin’s First School Shooting”

Relentless School Nurse

Mission of Change the Ref: Shifting America’s social response to gun violence, by uniting creativity, activism, disruption, and education. Patricia and Manuel Oliver’s son Joaquin was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018. They have been on a five year journey of activism since their son was murdered along with 13 other students and 3 staff.

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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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Conferences Serve Vital Role in Education

Active Schools Us

Education is a dynamic field that constantly evolves to meet the changing needs of students. Everyone connected to the school system must be ready to pivot to accommodate the latest research and best practices. Professional development is essential for providing teachers, administrators, and other school staff opportunities to enhance the educational experience.

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CIRCLE HAND SOCCER – Game of the Week – perfect for limited space and equipment

Keeping Kids in Motion

Sometimes you just need a quick game with limited equipment that takes up a small amount of space. This happened to us recently when our gym was transformed into an art gallery and our playground was too wet. Enter CIRCLE HAND SOCCER. Some play.

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The Express : The Story of Ernie Davis

The Sporting

Remembering Ernie Davis: The Greatest Running Back You’ve Never Heard of Ross Crawford tells the poignant story of Ernie Davis, the High Shcool and College phenom that never played a game in the NFL. Ernie Davis: The Greatest Number 44 You Never Saw Ernie Davis was an exceptionally gifted running back at the collegiate level for Syracuse University from 1958 - 1961.

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Getting Better vs. Getting Seen: The Conundrum That Derails Many Promising Young Athletes

Changing the Game Project

“Thanks Coach, we had an amazing time in this program, but you just don’t do enough showcases and we are going to miss getting seen by college coaches. We will The post Getting Better vs. Getting Seen: The Conundrum That Derails Many Promising Young Athletes appeared first on Changing the Game Project.

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The Relentless School Nurse: This is What Moms Demand Action Wants for Mother’s Day 2023!

Relentless School Nurse

As Mother’s Day approaches, Moms Demand Action is advocating for a different kind of celebration. Instead of flowers and chocolates, they are asking for action to prevent gun violence and keep our children safe. Every day, an average of 100 Americans are killed by guns, and countless others are affected by the trauma of gun violence. As moms, we know that this is unacceptable.

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Do You Know Your Child’s Love Language?

RC Families

Knowing your child’s love language is another tool that parents can use as they build a connection with their children, a connection which will enable them to have a stronger influence in their child’s life. As I talked about last week, a strong relationship with your child can make them more receptive to the boundaries.

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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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3 FIELD DAY RELAY RACES OUR STUDENTS LOVE!

Keeping Kids in Motion

Field Day season is one of the most exciting times of the year for students, faculty, and even parents. However, it can also be extremely stressful for physical education teachers. Introducing a theme, constantly checking the weather radar, gathering equipment, making teams, and of.

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Unleashing Your Inner Thermoregulation Warrior

Heartzones

Buckle up because we’re about to dive into the fascinating world of thermoregulation. Just like a secret agent staying cool under pressure, your body has an incredible ability to regulate its temperature without you even realizing it. In this article, you learn how to unveil the mysteries of thermoregulation and how to harness its power for your own safety and survival well and to improve your performance.

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The 11 Best Jumping Horse Breeds

The Sporting

The Top 11 Horse Breeds Ranked For Jumping Most horses can jump naturally, but only specific horses are specifically bred for their jumping abilities! Read on to find out about the top 11 best jumping horse breeds - including Oldenburg, Thoroughbred, Selle Francais and more. An Arabian horse showjumping Equestrian jumping disciplines are an exciting and competitive form of sport that demands talent, athleticism, agility and excellent coordination between horse and rider.

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Getting Help When the Baby Blues Don’t Go Away

Stanford Childrens

What you can do about postpartum depression and anxiety The baby blues is a common condition whereby new mothers feel overcome with emotions such as worry, disappointment, and sadness after birth. For some mothers, the baby blues fade away after a few weeks, but what happens when they continue to linger or get even worse? When those feelings last longer than a few weeks, its called postpartum depression (PPD) or postpartum anxiety (PPA).

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The Relentless School Nurse: US Surgeon General Issues an Advisory on the Concerns of Social Media’s Effect on Youth Mental Health

Relentless School Nurse

The most recent Surgeon General’s Advisory report highlights the mental health impact of social media on children and adolescents. It draws attention to the association between excessive social media use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and other mental health issues among young people. The advisory emphasizes the need for awareness, education, and action to address these concerns.

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Castle Sports needs your help.

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Castle Sports is looking to create a product and are looking for PE teachers to interview for 30 minutes. They will Venmo participating teachers $50 right after the interview. Please contact Daphne Boggess if interested. daphne@castlesports.

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Physical Education Professional Development

PLT4M

Through physical education professional development, teachers can gain the skills and knowledge to create a safe and supportive learning environment, develop a comprehensive physical education curriculum, and use technology to enhance instruction. We break down the importance of physical education professional development and feature popular online professional development courses to explore.

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Training Load Guide for Ice Hockey

First Beat

Getting results in sports is increasingly decided by ever-decreasing margins. Even 1% can make a big difference. The post Training Load Guide for Ice Hockey appeared first on Firstbeat.

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The Most Memorable Golf Shots in Majors History

The Sporting

5 of the Greatest and Most Memorable Shots Ever Hit at Golf Majors Do you remember Constantino Rocca’s Monster Putt in 1995? Or when Tiger Woods blew everyone away with a chip shot in 2005? Take a trip down memory lane with 5 of the most memorable shots ever played in a golf major - by sports writer Tim Ellis. Larry Mize celebrates his legendary chip at the 1987 Masters Major championships are what players prepare for - and the best tournaments are always punctuated by a magical shot that change

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Former Patient Returns as Child Life Specialist

Stanford Childrens

You might think that a child who endured a yearslong battle with cancer would never want to set foot in a hospital again. Not Lauren Newman. Newman was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 1999, when she was 3 years old. She was treated at Stanford Medicine Children Health’s Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases for several years before her family moved to Dallas, where her journey continued.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Old Crow Medicine Show – Louder Than Guns

Relentless School Nurse

I heard this song today and was moved to share the video and the message. It is a powerful song about advocacy and action to protect our children and communities by band member Ketch Secor. Here is the background of why Old Crow Medicine Show wrote “Louder Than Guns.” When the lives of 6 teachers and students were snuffed out in a couple minutes at Covenant School in Nashville, I knew I had to speak out, and so I sought every opportunity to do so.

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School-Based Promotion of Children's Physical Activity

Human Kinetics

Presented by Dr. Russell Pate, professor emerita in the department of health promotion, education, and behavior at the University of South Carolina In the presentation below, Human Kinetics' author Dr. Russell Pate discusses the promotion of physical activity in children, specifically in the school setting. Resources by Presenter Learn more from Russell Pate by checking out Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity.

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Statement from DfE regarding Primary PE and Sport Premium conditions of grant

Association for Physical Education

12/05/23 afPE members have been querying the update to the Primary PE and Sport Premium conditions of grant document. The following statement from the Department for Education should help provide […] The post Statement from DfE regarding Primary PE and Sport Premium conditions of grant appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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5 ways to reduce teachers’ workload through effective primary PE planning

The PE Hub

Teaching is one of the most noble and fulfilling professions, but it can also be incredibly demanding and stressful. Teachers must manage a wide range of responsibilities, including planning and preparing lessons, marking books, and supporting their class. With so many tasks on their plate, it’s no surprise that many teachers struggle with work overload.

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10 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

The Sporting

The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. Did you know that it also offers a huge range of benefits beyond the obvious? Read on to find out more! In this article, we'll explore the advantages of taking a dip in cold water, from boosting your immune system and improving your mental health to allowing individuals to join a community of adventure seekers.

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How to keep movement front of mind for your mental health

My Zone

Just as we need to look after our bodies, so we all need to take care of our mental health. According to the World Health Organization, one in every eight people worldwide (970 million) live with a mental disorder, and almost one in two (44%) will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating School Nurse Day 2023 with a Poem

Relentless School Nurse

Nurse Holly is one of the administrators of the School Nursing Facebook page. The page has grown to almost 18,000 school nurses over the last few years. It is an active and vibrant community where school nurses gather for information, advice and support. Holly is dedicated to supporting school nurses in all seasons of their careers. She is a creative, who uses her many talents to educate the public about health topics.

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Human Kinetics Acquires PE Central Online School  

Human Kinetics

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31. The PE Central Online School has been offering professional development for health and physical educators since 2015 and features more than 100 courses geared primarily to physical educators.

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Design Your Own Aldi Lorry to Inspire Healthy Eating – and Win up to £1,000 for Your School

Association for Physical Education

09/05/2023 This summer, Aldi, Team GB and ParalympicsGB are challenging pupils aged 5–14 to design an Aldi lorry that inspires the UK to enjoy healthy, sustainable food. The winning hand-drawn […] The post Design Your Own Aldi Lorry to Inspire Healthy Eating – and Win up to £1,000 for Your School appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Volleyball (High School)

Open Phys Ed

Created By : Brandy Lynch, Stephanie Dickson, Deb Van Klei, Mary Jo Geddes, Shannon Maly Special Contributions : Nichole Wilder, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module builds on the skills introduced in the 6-8 Volleyball module through skill-specific volleyball lead up activities and games. Passing, serving, and application of strategies/tactics in small-sided games and activities are some of the focus areas.

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The Seattle Supersonics: Kemp, Payton, Durant and an angry City

The Sporting

The Rise And Fall Of The Seattle SuperSonics In the mid-’90s, one team above all others challenged the Chicago Bulls for the title of the most exciting team to watch; the Seattle Supersonics NBA fans were first treated to a unique brand of basketball in the 80s that they had never seen before, it was called “Showtime”. The 2005/2006 NBA season saw Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns introduce a daring style of fast-paced offense that attempted to score in 7 seconds or less.

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Balance It Turns 10: Now with 20+ Hours of Lesson Plans

The PE Geek

Over the past decade, the Balance It mobile app has been transforming physical education in classrooms around the world. With over a million downloads and a multitude of positive testimonials, this innovative app has proven to be an invaluable tool for PE teachers and students alike. As we celebrate the Balance It app’s remarkable success, we are excited to announce that we have prepared 20+ hours of lesson plan content, now available inside the app.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised

Relentless School Nurse

We have all seen these messages, warning us of disturbing content and reminding the viewer to use discretion. This is the opening of an FBI video that was released to train the public on what to do in case they find themselves in an active shooter incident or as they describe, “should the unthinkable happen.” Well, to date, the “unthinkable” has happened more than 200 times in 2023 alone.

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Teaching Health & Physical Education - Everyday is the way

Physical Education Ideas

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. However, this subject is essential for the well-being of students and their future success. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built.

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Win big with Myzone at Bournemouth 7s 2023

My Zone

Are you ready for an exciting day of sports, music, and entertainment? Bournemouth 7s is the largest sports and music festival in the world! And this year, Myzone adds to the excitement by running an exclusive competition for all participants.

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