October, 2024

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We Need Quality Physical Education

Active Schools Us

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. Good PE teachers possess the skills to deliver a comprehensive and engaging curriculum and serve as role models, inspiring students to adopt lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living.

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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. The goal of the club was to educate students on the importance of physical activity and provide them with resources that would empower them to take ownership of their health and physical activity habits.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Secure Storage is a School Safety Issue

Relentless School Nurse

Source: Brady & the Ad Council Secure firearm storage is undeniably a critical school safety issue. As school nurses, we have a unique perspective on the health and safety of our students, and advocating for secure gun storage is an essential part of our role in protecting children. School nurses witness firsthand the devastating impacts of gun violence on students, families, and communities.

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PE is not Sport

Drowning in the Shallow

“PE is not Sport.” A proclamation that I’ve written on social media and announced to others as a means of educating their ignorance. Those who often talk about the subject, but do not teach it, tend to view sport and physical education as the same.

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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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An Introduction to Meaningful physical education

PE Scholar

Meaningful PE has become a great framework for practitioners and leaders of our subject to use to consider whether their offer is meeting the needs of all

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MAYHEM – a throwing and catching game with tons of repetitions

Keeping Kids in Motion

Throughout our early throwing and catching unit, we incorporate a number of individual and partner drills and skills with a focus on proper rolling, underhand and overhand throwing, and catching fundamentals. Later we’ll progress to bigger, and more dynamic group games. MAYHEM is game.

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Becoming Unstoppable with OU Alumni Olivia Troutman

Complete Performance

Hey guys! I am so excited about today’s episode of the PerformHappy podcast because I’m sitting down with none other than Olivia Troutman, former University of Oklahoma gymnast, international elite athlete, and a true resilience master. Olivia has achieved so much in her career—she’s a… The post Becoming Unstoppable with OU Alumni Olivia Troutman appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Run, Hide, Fight – Growing Up Under the Gun

Relentless School Nurse

The documentary “Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun,” produced by PBS News Student Reporting Labs , explores the profound impact of gun violence on young people and their communities. Featuring stories from 14 student journalists across five U.S. cities—Philadelphia, Oakland, Washington D.C., Nashville, and East Lansing, Michigan—the 30-minute documentary highlights the alarming reality that gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children and teens, according

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Healing with Heart: Monica Patino’s Mission in Support of Latinx Families

Stanford Childrens

A nurse at Stanford Children’s makes a lasting impact in the Latinx community, caring for children with serious heart conditions both within the hospital and abroad. The road to becoming a staff nurse in the intensive care unit at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health wasn’t easy for Monica Patino, BSN, BA, RN, CCRN. She’d wanted to be a nurse from the time she was growing up in Colombia and had the chance to shadow a nurse at a hospital when she was in middle school.

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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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Visualising Social Justice Terminology in PE: Clarifications and Insights

PE Scholar

Written by Shrehan Lynch and Lee Sullivan Understanding and addressing social justice in Physical Education (PE) is essential for creating an inclusive

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We need to talk about PE mark schemes

The Everlearner

Addressing the inadequacies of PE exam mark schemes and proposing improvements for better educational standards in physical education assessments.

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AROUND THE WORLD – Throwing and Catching Game

Keeping Kids in Motion

Each year during our throwing and catching unit, along with discussing proper fundamentals we also explore strategies to improve accuracy and power. “How can you improve the likelihood of throwing to your partner’s chest?” “How does your technique change to throw at a faraway.

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Kinesthetic Learning for Children: Boosting Math and Social Skills

Fit and Fun Play

Discover how kinesthetic learning can revolutionize the way children grasp mathematical concepts and develop essential social skills. Move and learn!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing a Multigenerational Workforce: A School Nursing Perspective

Relentless School Nurse

I’m excited to share a new article, “Embracing a Multigenerational Workforce: A School Nursing Perspective,” published in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN). In this piece, co-authored with dear colleagues Ellen M. McCabe, PhD, PNP-BC, RN, NCSN, FNASN, and Beth Jameson, PhD, RN, CNL, FNASN, we dive into the unique mix of generations working in school nursing today and how this diversity can be both a challenge and an opportunity.

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Bridging the Gap: Advocating for More Latinx Physicians

Stanford Childrens

A neonatologist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is dedicated to increasing Latinx representation in medicine by mentoring aspiring physicians and addressing systemic challenges faced by Latinx professionals. Oct. 1 is National Latino Physician Day, a day dedicated to creating awareness around the need for more Latino and Latina doctors. According to the organization, only 6% of physicians are Latinx in the United States, whereas the country’s population is 19% Latinx.

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The Evolution of Primary Physical Education: A Journey of Growth and Recognition

PE Scholar

Primary PE Resource Directory by Dr Vicky Randall If I were writing this blog before 2010, the resources and texts I could share on Primary Physical

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The Art of Effective Coach Communication

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Webinar replay, we host Psychologist and Motivational Interviewing Pioneer, Prof. Stephen Rollnick. Stephen is a world leader in psychology and recently co-authored the book, Coaching Athletes to be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sport. Alongside him is UEFA Pro Licensed Coach and Assistant Coach at Crawley Town, Edu Rubio.

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Spooky Fun and Fitness: Why Halloween Games Are a Treat for PE Lessons

Physical Education Ideas

Halloween is a time for spooks, screams, and lots of candy. But it doesn’t just have to be about sugary treats! If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” to your lessons, incorporating Halloween-themed games is the perfect way to bring some ghoulish excitement while keeping students active and engaged. Forget the trick—this is all about the treat of combining fitness with fun, and trust me, your students will love it!

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FiT Work #14 - Breast Cancer Awareness (SY24-25)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT Work #14 - Breast Cancer Awareness (SY24-25) Slide 1 - Title Slide Slide 2 - Read the short paragraph Slide 3 - Website and Video Slide 4 - Link to Google Form - Use the stacked dots above to put the google slideshow in 'Full Screen".

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The Relentless School Nurse: There Are 7 School Nurses for 8300 Students at 17 Locations in Moses Lake, WA

Relentless School Nurse

In this poignant blog post, Liz Pray, a dedicated school nurse in Washington State, reflects on a recent emergency involving a kindergarten student with epilepsy that underscores the critical importance of adequate nursing staff in schools. The “math is not mathing” in Moses Lake, Washington, where 7 school nurses care for 8300 students in 17 locations.

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How wearable technology is transforming fitness and boosting longevity

My Zone

Wearable technology has become a part of everyday life. A consumer study conducted by Parks Associates reveals almost 50% of US internet households now own and actively use wearable devices.

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PE Insights Episode 37 Aaminah Hussain – Challenging Stereotypes and Unconscious Bias

PE Scholar

Introduction In Episode 37 of the PE Insights podcast, Nathan Walker's guest, Aaminah Hussain, Head of Physical Education in Sheffield, shares her

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Jumping for Joy – Louise Brownsey’s Adventures in Trampoline and Disney

Complete Performance

Hey guys! On today’s PerformHappy podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Louise Brownsey, an elite trampolinist from Great Britain. She’s done some truly incredible things, from competing in World Championships to performing at Disneyland Paris. In this episode, we dive… The post Jumping for Joy – Louise Brownsey’s Adventures in Trampoline and Disney appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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You Might Be A PE Teacher if…

The PE Specialist

When you’re teaching, do you ever feel like a broken record? If you are reading this blog, then you probably understand that I edit a lot of video.

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Halloween & Fall Themed Velvet Art Mini Posters Coloring Craft Project

S&S

Looking for a fun and creative seasonal activity? These Fall & Halloween Velvet Art Mini Posters are perfect for classrooms, afterschool programs, and senior living facilities. With 10 each of 10 different designs featuring both Fall and Halloween themes, these … Read More The post Halloween & Fall Themed Velvet Art Mini Posters Coloring Craft Project appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Relentless School Nurse: PACEs Connection is BACK!

Relentless School Nurse

The journey to revive PACEs Connection has been both challenging and inspiring. Earlier this year, the platform, which serves as a vital resource for communities to connect and raise awareness about adverse and positive childhood experiences, went dormant due to funding challenges. For long-time staff members Carey Sipp and Dana Brown, letting the platform fade away was not an option.

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Gym member tips to change how you think about habits and consistency

My Zone

For every gym member and fitness convert, what’s been the best way to stay on top of exercise goals? Consistency. But how can we inspire more people to make that first step?

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Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Do Now Activity (DNA)

PE Scholar

Applying effective teaching techniques to Physical Education (PE) This series of PE pedagogy techniques follows our previous series on key PEdagogical

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2024 Arizona Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The 2024 Honor and Recognition Awards will be held Tuesday, November 5th at the Historic Irving School in Mesa.

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Teen Overcomes Injury to Compete in MLB Pitch Hit & Run at World Series

Stanford Childrens

A Bay Area teen takes the national stage at the MLB-sponsored Pitch Hit & Run youth event. Kendall Hom of at the San Francisco Pitch Hit & Run competition at Oracle Park Meet Kendall Hom, a remarkable 13-year-old returning to the World Series stage for the second year in a row. Competing in the Pitch Hit & Run event, the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball (MLB), Kendall rose through the ranks from over 46,000 young athletes to secure her spot among the best.

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6 Simple Origami Tutorials to Celebrate Origami Day

S&S

Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, where a single sheet of paper is intricately folded into various shapes and designs without cutting, gluing, or marking the paper. Origami Day is November 11th, a fun way to celebrate … Read More The post 6 Simple Origami Tutorials to Celebrate Origami Day appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurse Trends – Tales from the Frontlines

Relentless School Nurse

Tales from the Frontlines , hosted by Dr. Candace Pierce of Elite Learning , is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the vital work of healthcare professionals on the frontlines. The podcast also serves as a continuing education opportunity to earn contact hours. In this special two-part series, School Nurse Trends: Tales from the Frontlines , I was invited to contribute my perspective on the evolving role of school nurses and our essential contributions to student health and well-being.

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