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5 Strategies for Using the National Physical Education Standards … and the Benefits of Being a Standards-Based PE Teacher

SHAPE America

What do your students need? How do you know what to teach in your physical education classes? If you often find yourself wondering or asking in an online community what you should do in PE this week or next week or how to start, then you picked the right article to read. Let me tell you a little bit about me. I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience.

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The Relentless School Nurse: For the Upcoming School Year, Let’s Vow to Create Healthy Boundaries versus Growing Thick Skin!

Relentless School Nurse

Illustration from Healing Meme Therapy As a seasoned school nurse, I’ve often heard the phrase, “You need thick skin for this job,” and while it’s meant to be a badge of honor, it doesn’t sit well with me. While resilience can be helpful in handling challenging situations, it doesn’t shield us from the impact of hurtful words or difficult moments.

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Falling for Fenway. My long term relationship with Baseball and the Boston Red Sox

The Sporting

Baseball Stories: How the Red Sox and I found each other and why I fell in love with baseball In March 2006 I happened to find myself in Boston, competing (attending with a racket) in the US Open of Rackets at the T&R on Boylston Street. For those unfamiliar with the Rackets, you can check it out here , but it's safe to say that the social side of the tournament was what had led me there, rather than the hope of winning (even one match!).

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7 Pickleball Drills For Physical Education

PLT4M

Pickleball drills for physical education serve (pun intended) as an introduction to the basic components of pickleball! These instructional materials aim to provide every student with a foundation in which they can develop their pickleball skills that will eventually lead to fun and successful gameplay. While we know everyone is eager to get right into pickleball games, breaking down and practicing the different elements of pickleball can go a long way!

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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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More Than Just a Headcount: Using Attendance for a Greater Purpose

SHAPE America

Occam’s Razor — Search for the answer with the simplest and smallest set of elements to solve the problem at hand. Attendance is possibly the easiest and best way to ensure program success. For those in PE, you’re probably already required to track or record attendance, but is attendance being shown for anything more than just a headcount? In this, I hope to spark some ideas that will lead to changing conversations with admin, parents, students, or whoever the stakeholders are!

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The Relentless School Nurse: How School Nurses Can Help Ourselves to Stay

Relentless School Nurse

Creator: FatCamera – Credit: Getty Images The past few days have seen several disturbing headlines about the state of school nursing that do not bode well for our future. Here are some of the articles that prompted this blog post, as a counter-balance to the negative findings: Are School Nurses The Next Target of Moms For Liberty? A recent Twitter post from the group says all health care in schools should be banned.

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Firstbeat Joins Forces with Stretch On Sense to Empower Decision Makers in Elite Sports

First Beat

Firstbeat is delighted to announce its recent API integration partnership with Stretch On Sense who provide active intelligence to elite sports teams via their innovative product, Hat-TriQ. Focused on empowering decision-makers with data, Hat-TriQ is a unique analysis product assisting elite teams with detailed players analysis, information on how the players play the game, how the players practice, and the player’s well-being within a single platform.

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Tracking Student Progress In Physical Education

PLT4M

This article explores all things tracking student progress in physical education. First, we discuss the benefits aka the why. Next, we break down the what, when, and how of tracking student progress in physical education. In addition, we provide examples and strategies that can be applied to your classroom setting. Benefits of Tracking Student Progress – The Why Tracking student progress benefits students, teachers, administrators, and families.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Reframing Our Perspective for a New School Year

Relentless School Nurse

A highly regarded colleague sent me a message about my blog post from July 29, 2023 – The Relentless School Nurse: How School Nurses Can Help Ourselves to Stay. She wrote about how nursing tends to have a victim mentality, and as she aptly wrote: “It is hurting us.” My friend went on to say, “Thanks for taking it on.” I appreciate reflections in response to my blog posts.

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The 5 Greatest Ghanaian Footballers of All Time

The Sporting

The Greatest Ghanaian Players in Football History The Black Stars of Ghana are in the upper echelon of national teams on the African continent, and their record backs that up. 4 continental triumphs, 5 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal illustrate the standards that Ghana are known for in competition- and the African continent’s best players usually consist of a few Ghanaians.

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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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Free Lessons for the New School Year!

Montessori Physical Education

With August right around the corner, I bet you’re trying to get as much out of the remainder of the summer as possible. However, if you’re like me, you can’t help but already start thinking about the upcoming school year. To help alleviate some of the new school year anxiety and replace it with excitement, I have three free lessons and a video to get your creative juices flowing.

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‘Wildest Dreams’: Teen Awaiting Lifesaving Transplant Gifted Taylor Swift Tickets

Stanford Childrens

Nevaeh has a medical condition that limits her in many ways. Seeing the ‘Bejeweled’ singer in concert wasn’t one of them, thanks to a generous donor and help from friends at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Nevaeh Quinn of Winnemucca, Nevada, got the thrill of a lifetime when she received the news that a generous, anonymous donor was gifting her tickets to see Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour concert.

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The Relentless School Nurse: How a Seemingly Simple Question Turned into an Op-Ed

Relentless School Nurse

An actual illustration from a “safety pamphlet” given to children on the last day of school in one Texas school district… It was a really simple (or so I thought) question from a school nurse colleague who reached out to me because she wanted to provide a health lesson to her third-grade students about gun safety. At first, I thought I could answer her question, but when I failed to find a strong selection to share with the nurse, I turned to my school librarian friends, who

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Football Manager : More than a Game

The Sporting

Football Manager - Stories from 3 people whose lives were changed by the game Sometimes it’s right to use a cliché. Football Manager really is more than a game. The ambition, the hope, the pure passion that FM provokes in players is unmatched by any other career-mode football game. There’s nothing quite like it. Especially Today, when fans can’t attend actual matches, at least FM lets them resurrect the beautiful game in a fantasy world on their screens.

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A guide to results day 2023: Teachers

The Everlearner

It’s a strange feeling for teachers on A-level or GCSE results day. The holidays that teachers had been hanging on for throughout July seem to be ebbing away and the spectre of visiting school/college to receive judgement in the form of exam results is the perfect disruption to whatever rest and peace has been achieved in the previous few weeks. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers.

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Embracing National Nonprofit Day: Celebrating the Impact of PATH

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

As we get closer to August 17th each year, we all come together to celebrate National Nonprofit Day. On this day, we recognize the selfless efforts of charitable organizations that serve our communities. For us at PATH, this day holds a special place in our hearts as we reflect on our journey and the positive impact we have had on the lives of countless teens.

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Mastering Behaviour Management: Empowering coaches to create a supportive environment for every pupil.

Aspire-Ed

Are you a sports coach looking to create a supportive environment for every pupil? The new Behaviour Management course from Aspire:ED is here to help you empower your coaching techniques and positively impact your pupils' lives. As a coach, you understand the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all children. PE, school sports, and physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being and teach valuable life skills.

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“The Bet” A Story by JT McCoy

The Sporting

“The Bet”: A Betting Story with a Very Happy Ending As one betting company so shrewdly points out, “It matters more when there’s money on it”. Many fans of horse racing would argue that they don’t need to bet on racing to enjoy it, and indeed I fall into that grouping, but a little nibble often makes things extra interesting. Everyone’s seen the ‘gamble responsibly’ campaigns and it’s not my place to patronise anyone in this regard.

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Scale your wellbeing: Rethinking our relationship with weight loss

My Zone

Weight loss has long been at the forefront of the health and wellness conversation, largely due to its easy measurability and the widespread misconception that it alone correlates directly to health. It's time for change.

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Elevate 2023 Recap

FACTS Management

Elevate 2023 sure was magic! Last week, FACTS hosted our 12 th Elevate conference at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts in Orlando, Florida. This was our largest Elevate conference so far, with nearly 1600 attendees from FACTS schools across the country gathering to attend thought leadership and training sessions, network, and have some fun! Inspired by our special setting, this year’s theme was The Magic Starts Here.

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#018 This is how top coaches set up sessions

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ Being an organised coach and following a session plan are fundamental to good coaching.​Knowing how to efficiently set up your session can save you time, increase ball-rolling time for the players, and minimise stress when you first arrive.​In our Introduction to Soccer Coaching online course, Rob Sherman (Current Fiji Men’s National Team Coach and Former Technical Director of Football Australia) shares his system for ensuring you’ve got everything covered when you turn up to.

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'We the North' The Toronto Raptors : From Jokes to Champs

The Sporting

Basketball Stories: The Toronto Raptors - From Jokes To Champs New writer Roger Cumberbatch explores the rise and rise of the former NBA Champions, from the new franchise in the early 90s to sitting on the top of the pile in 2020. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2019 NBA Champions, the Toronto Raptors. Not only was their championship run an amazing story, but they were poised to be in a position to repeat as champions in the 2020 season, which ultimately was won by the Lebron James inspired LA Lakers

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Shadow Pattern Art with Writing – Classroom Lesson Plan

S&S

Objective: To easily enhance children’s writing through the use of patterns and pre-cut shapes Age: 5+ Time: 20-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Poster board, oak tag or construction paper Precut shapes (or use scissors to cut shapes … Read More The post Shadow Pattern Art with Writing – Classroom Lesson Plan appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Zainab Alema on tackling representation in rugby

My Zone

Rugby, representation, and releasing stress. There are many reasons to move, and No Woman No Try star, Zainab Alema, is tackling them all on her journey to be a part of the Red Roses England Rugby squad.

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How to set up a soccer training session

Player Development Project

Being organised and following a session plan are fundamental to good coaching. Knowing how to efficiently set up your session can save you time, increase ball-rolling time for the players, and minimise stress when you first arrive. In our Introduction to Soccer Coaching online course, Rob Sherman (Current Fiji Men’s National Team Coach and Former Technical Director of Football Australia) shares his system for ensuring you’ve got everything covered when you turn up to training.

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The Most Popular Sports in Germany

The Sporting

The 8 Most Popular Sports in Germany We all know Germans love football - but what are the other most popular sports in Germany? The Sporting Blog tells all - read on for the latest facts and figures about Germany’s most popular sports! Great German athlete Michael Schumacher Germany has a strong sporting culture rooted in the 19th-century gymnastics movement.

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5 Great Secondary Lesson Plans from Dynamic PE ASAP!

Gopher PE

Badminton: Smash Your Way to Success This engaging 3-week badminton unit covers a wide range of exciting objectives designed to improve student’s skills, teamwork, and agility. From introductory activities such as juggling scarves to participating in thrilling closing games like “All Aboard” and “Snowball Relay”, students will showcase their agility, speed, and cooperation.

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When Anxiety Takes Over Your Mind

RC Families

As a young mom,my niece, Sarah, has faced some pretty intense physical struggles and as a result, she has battled anxiety. I asked her to share her story. If someone reading this ever feels like anxiety is taking over their life, I hope that Sarah’s words encourage and help you. I never categorized myself as.

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The Demands of the Professional Game

Player Development Project

The challenges of becoming a professional footballer are hard to overstate. The levels of dedication that young players must maintain, for the merest chance of ‘making it’, are huge — and sometimes the expectations of players and parents do not align with the reality. But, as coaches, we have a responsibility to educate them around the difficulty of this journey.

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How to get your kids in to Cricket

The Sporting

Simple Tips for How To Introduce Children to Cricket Looks like 4 runs for this little guy! As Spring turns to Summer in Britain, as sure as it will rain more than shine, village clubs everywhere begin their final preparations for the Cricket season. Greens are tidied up and working parties are put together to do odd jobs at the ground and sort out the mess that Winter left behind.

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10 Tips for Coordinating Activity Stations for PE & Camp

S&S

Coordinating different activities in stations and rotating groups from one station to the next is a common practice at camp and a great way to get a lot of activities in a small amount of time. Here are some guidelines … Read More The post 10 Tips for Coordinating Activity Stations for PE & Camp appeared first on S&S Blog.

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How to Help Your Athlete When They’re Struggling with Confidence (But They Don’t Want Help) 

Complete Performance

As parents, we all want the best for our young athletes, especially when they’re going through tough times. But what should you do if your child resists the help and guidance we offer? In this episode, Coach Rebecca addresses this common concern and provides valuable… The post How to Help Your Athlete When They’re Struggling with Confidence (But They Don’t Want Help) appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Gym Equipment Room Tour | Organization and Storage Tips for PE Teachers |

The PE Specialist

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! Don’t you love getting to see inside another PE Teachers equipment room?

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The 10 Greatest Cyclists of All-Time

The Sporting

The 10 Greatest Cyclists in History Trying to come up with the greatest cyclists of all-time creates a lot of debate among fans! The Sporting Blog ranks the top cyclists in history - weighing factors like victories, records, longevity and impact on the sport. One of the greatest cyclists in the 1950s and 1960s, Jacques Anquetil The cyclists on this list etched their names into history through their amazing achievements and indelible influence.

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Rennie Testifies on Beacon Hill about Bill on Literacy

Rennie Center

Rennie Testifies on Beacon Hill about Bill on Literacy catherine-rauseo Tue, 08/01/2023 - 09:13

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