August, 2024

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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

SHAPE America

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high. School administrators must figure out ways to support staff members, so they don’t join the growing number of teachers who have decided to leave the profession.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Join the #HealthcareForHarris Virtual Call to Action Event – Register Now!

Relentless School Nurse

Please join me this coming Wed, Aug 7th at 8:00 PM for a virtual call to action: Healthcare for Harris & the Health of our Nation I am part of a panel of healthcare professionals supporting #Harris2024 to resuscitate our democracy. This event is a virtual gathering to talk about the issues that matter to all of us: healthcare, public health, safety, gun violence prevention, children’s health and well-being, and the concerns of healthcare professionals as well as the public.

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Physical Education (PE) a guilt-trip subject for education systems

Reinventing the Game

The Perfect Physical Education (PE) classroom – What does it look like? Is PE a guilt-trip subject for education systems to ensure there is a balance in their existence? Is it a subject that no one in a typical school takes seriously (as in 100% believe that it has a role to play and its clear on its operations)? The macro education environment seems to believe in its presence and its deserved existence but the worry for me is its micro presence in schools.

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Welcome 7th Graders (SY24-25)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

As you know from what we have already spoken about in class, this week is orientation week in which we will familiarize ourselves with what goes on daily in Physical Education. This blog in conjunction with Google Classroom is where you will check for important announcements, assignment details, homework, and our class workouts. We will use the Google slides included here in this post as our guide to help us through these first several weeks in class.

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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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Ten Years A Blogger

Drowning in the Shallow

Today marks the 10th anniversary of this blog. Over that time I have blogged 369 times (including this one) and have written just over 400,000 words mainly on physical education, sport, physical activity, teaching, coaching and teacher education. Looking back I’m unsure why I started blogging.

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The Schoolyard Podcast S2, Ep2: The Power of Play

School Yard

Transforming Classrooms with Play-based Learning In the second episode of the season, host Nancy Chung sits down with two subject matter experts from School Specialty: Kathy Descamps, an expert in physical education, health, and wellness, and returning guest Jennifer Fernandez in early childhood. Nancy talks to Kathy and Jennifer about the power of play-based learning and its impact on student engagement, social skills, and cognitive development across all age groups.

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Menstruation, Birth Control, Mental Health Top Team USA Female Athletes’ Research Agenda

Stanford Childrens

In a significant stride toward elevating the voices of female athletes, Emily Kraus, MD , a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) sports medicine specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, co-authored a pivotal study aimed at shaping the future of sports science research. The study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine , marks a transformative moment in understanding and addressing the unique needs of elite female athletes.

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Students Designing Personal Fitness Plans In PE

PLT4M

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness. As a result, many schools encourage and support students in designing personal fitness plans in physical education to build and bridge important concepts around fitness and exercise.

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5 Ways FACTS Payment Forms Can Elevate Your School’s Financial System

FACTS Management

Discover how FACTS Payment Forms can revolutionize your school’s financial system. From streamlined payment collection to enhanced security, learn five key ways to boost efficiency and convenience for your staff and families. Elevate your school’s financial processes today.

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Front-stage and wings

Drowning in the Shallow

The move from teaching physical education to teaching teachers of physical education has been challenging, as it is filled with unique dilemmas and problems.

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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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Real Tennis Courts in the UK

The Sporting

Real Tennis : A list of Real Tennis courts in the UK, but only those that are ‘active’ and in constant use. There are 27 Real Tennis Courts in the United Kingdom, and they are fairly well spread around. We have compiled a list and noted some interesting features about each court based on our playing experience and other anecdotal notes. Bristol Real Tennis Club Bristol Real Tennis Court Beggar Bush Playing Fields, Abbots Lee Road Bristol BS8 3QD Website Notes Quite a bouncy court, and shoots int

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Vaping and Mental Health: How to Support Students to Quit Vaping

SHAPE America

Mental health challenges among students are a growing concern and can significantly affect their daily lives. Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey show that in 2021, more than 4 in 10 adolescents felt persistently sad or hopeless, and nearly 1 out of 3 adolescents experienced poor mental health. Some students may use e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”) because they think it will help them feel better.

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Optimizing Team Performance: The Role of HRV in Elite Sports

First Beat

Wednesday, September 25 @ 3pm BST/4pm CET/10am ET/7am PT Join us for an exclusive webinar with special guest Marc Olmos Peñarroja and Firstbeat’s Christoph Rottensteiner. Maximize Your Team’s Potential with HRV Insights In this webinar, we will explore the application of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in team sports, focusing on its role in optimizing athlete performance and recovery.

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7 Game Packs to Boost Social Skills, Build Life Skills, and Reduce Stress

S&S

Who doesn’t love playing games? Beyond just being fun, games play a crucial role in developing important social skills. Through playing games, individuals learn effective communication, cooperation, and even how to read body language, all of which are essential for … Read More The post 7 Game Packs to Boost Social Skills, Build Life Skills, and Reduce Stress appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The PE Class Poster Tour | What’s on my Gym Walls |

The PE Specialist

What’s up Phys Ed Family! Since I started teaching in 2007, I’ve accumulated quite a few posters and graphics on the walls of my gym. Today I wanted to give you a full tour of everything on my gym walls!

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Honorable mention in teacher awards goes to Queen Creek instructor

Arizona Health and Physical Education

A teacher from the Queen Creek Unified School District was given an honorable mention in the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards. Lara Cox, a K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, will be honored at the Arizona Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony on Oct. 19. Cox has served as a teacher for 17 years.

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Galileo: Dominant racehorse, prodigious sire

The Sporting

A Profile of the Famous Racehorse Galileo Galileo is a revered name in racing circles. The renowned race champion continued his success long after retirement, becoming the leading sire of champions for ten consecutive years, until his death in July 2021. Galileo was only 23 but had to be euthanised after failing to recover from surgery for an injury to one of his feet.

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Unlocking the Power of Physical Literacy: A Path to a Healthier, Happier Life

PE Scholar

Introduction In a world increasingly dominated by screens and sedentary lifestyles, the importance of physical literacy cannot be emphasised enough.

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Heart-Lung Transplant Patient Going Strong, Reaching Dreams at 16-Year Mark

Stanford Childrens

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health celebrates two thoracic organ transplantation milestones: 35 years of pediatric lung transplants and 50 years of heart transplants Needing a heart-lung transplant has not kept ToneeRose Legaspi from living a full life. She recently completed the final step in preparing for her dream career: becoming a librarian. “I love reading, and it has been my longtime dream to be a librarian,” ToneeRose says.

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National Assisted Living Week – Inspiring Generations Theme

S&S

Celebrate National Assisted Living Week September 8th -14th and this year’s theme “Inspiring Generations” at your facility by planning a week full of activities that are inspired by your residents’ interests and past experiences. Have fun picking entertaining themes for … Read More The post National Assisted Living Week – Inspiring Generations Theme appeared first on S&S Blog.

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My politics of disablement

The Everlearner

On the eve of the Paralympic Games 2024, I want to share some thoughts about my values relating to ability, disability and impairment. I want to make it clear that I am not a recent student of these topics but, rather, wish to write some of the thinking structures that I use as an educator and citizen in relation to disability.

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Family Physical Education Week

Arizona Health and Physical Education

We invite you to participate in “Family PE Week” which is officially held the first week in October. However, this event can be celebrated at any time throughout the year. The goal of Family PE Week is to help families, schools and communities understand the importance of physical education. Active Schools has partnered with OPEN to provide teachers and schools with a variety of tools and resources.

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Add Sprint Training to Your Fitness Stack: Teresa Iannetelli

The Sporting

Make Sprint Training Part of your Fitness Routine with sprinter Teresa Iannetelli Sprint Training is an excellent type of HIIT training that anyone can add to their fitness routine, however, there are some things to bear in mind before you start. We talk to the athlete and friend of the blog Teresa Iannetelli about getting started, improving, and also training for competition.

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Unlocking Physical Literacy: Three Essential Domains

PE Scholar

Introduction to physical literacy A seminal paper written by UK academic, Margaret Whitehead, in 2001 spearheaded the concept of physical literacy.

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Young Adult Turns Short Bowel Into Motivator for Full Life

Stanford Childrens

When Arizona Martinez walked into her recent gastrointestinal checkup appointment, her doctor couldn’t contain her surprise over what Arizona was wearing. “Is that an x-ray on your T-shirt?” asked Rachel Herdes, DO , a pediatric gastroenterologist with the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.

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Pumpkin Themed Ideas For Your Senior Living Facility

S&S

With National Pumpkin Day approaching on Saturday, October 26, be sure to have a few fun pumpkin-related activities for the senior residents of your senior facility. Here are 6 pumpkin-themed crafts or games to have on hand. Pumpkin Seed Flip … Read More The post Pumpkin Themed Ideas For Your Senior Living Facility appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Why Gamification is the Key to Engaged Employees

FACTS Management

Incorporating gamification into your employee training program promotes engagement, reduces turnover, and aids knowledge retention. Learn how.

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Free Physical Education Workshop – Ignite Student Engagement

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Join us on Saturday, September 14th for a Free Physical Education Workshop. Royal Palm Middle School 8520 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 9:00 am – 11:00 am Free to all educators and administrators. (Click Here) to Register.

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Technology in Cricket - The rise of Hawkeye, Snicko, DRS and more

The Sporting

The Technologies that Cricket has embraced: From bowling machines, Hawkeye and Hot-spot, to the modern-day Decision Review System The Gentleman's game has its roots in the 16th century. So far, in these five centuries, the sport of cricket has progressed and been introduced to various levels. From the first recorded international match between Canada and the United States (in 1844 at the St George's Cricket Club in New York) to the latest T10 Cricket Leagues, the game has seen plenty of innovati

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PE Insights Episode 27: Anna Sheppard – A conversation about PE Curriculum

PE Scholar

Introduction In this podcast episode, Nathan Walker chats with Anna Sheppard, experienced PE teacher, leader, Head of Department, and soon to be Director

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Learning how to “Never Give Up” with NCAA D1 Gymnast Sage Thompson

Complete Performance

On today’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I sit down with NCAA gymnastics star Sage Thompson from Oregon State. Sage’s story is one of resilience and determination, embodying the “never give up” mindset that so many young athletes strive for. Throughout her career, Sage has… The post Learning how to “Never Give Up” with NCAA D1 Gymnast Sage Thompson appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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How to Enjoy the Outdoors With Your Senior Residents

S&S

Take advantage of the great weather outdoors by providing fun activities that will entice your residents to spend some time outdoors enjoying the morning light, the afternoon sun, or the evening breeze. Morning Light Schedule a few outdoor activities for … Read More The post How to Enjoy the Outdoors With Your Senior Residents appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Pediatrician Insights on Childhood Sleep Problems

Stanford Childrens

It’s 9 p.m. and all is quiet, except for your young toddler, who just won’t stay in bed. Or maybe it’s your 12-year-old who is staying up late to watch one more TikTok video. There are many reasons why kids don’t sleep well, but help is available. Nora Fahden, MD , a parent and pediatrician with Bayside Medical Group in San Ramon , answers common questions about children’s sleep issues.

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2024 State Convention Keynote

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands, is proud to announce that Jen Heebink will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Arizona State Convention, November 6th and 7th. Jen Heebink is the 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2022 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, and 2020 MNSHAPE Adapted PE Teacher of the Year.

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German Football in the time of Hitler and the Nazi's

The Sporting

A History of Football in Nazi Germany Adolf Hitler and football are perhaps not the most well-known partnership, nevertheless, there is an overlap between the two. Hitler’s Nazi regime is possibly the most well-researched and documented period of world history, yet not as much is known about their influence overlapping into football. Hitler was in power from 1933 to 1945 and, during this period, the German national side played over 100 games.