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Youth Sports is a Journey (And We Have Lots to Be Grateful For)

Changing the Game Project

This week I wanted to share with you some thoughts I recently sent to my local youth soccer club. I wrote these as I was working in the Middle East, The post Youth Sports is a Journey (And We Have Lots to Be Grateful For) appeared first on Changing the Game Project.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

As we segue deeper into fall, the days get shorter and temperatures drop. There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Grieving Father’s Plea About Suicide in Nursing

Relentless School Nurse

A grieving father shared a letter he found when he searched through his daughter’s belongings after her death by suicide. She was a nurse. The letter is entitled – A Letter to My Abuser and it is written to the healthcare machine that betrayed her trust and belief that she would be cared for as much as she cared for others. In the world of healthcare, nurses tirelessly care for patients day in and day out.

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Steal the Pumpkin: A Spooktacular Halloween Game for Grades 1-5

Elementary P.E. Games

Are you an elementary PE teacher searching for a spooktacular Halloween game to ignite the holiday spirit while keeping your students active and engaged? Look no further! “Steal The Pumpkin” is the perfect Halloween-themed activity for students in 1st through 5th grade. In this blog post, we’ll unravel the game’s setup, gameplay, and offer tips to make your Halloween-themed PE classes a memorable and physically active experience.

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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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Teen Sings After Complex, Rare Airway Surgery

Stanford Childrens

Voice and Swallow Program at Stanford Children’s collaborates to restore young woman’s full voice Grace Overman has always loved to sing. It gives her energy and joy, more than any other activity. That’s why losing her voice was so tragic. With each year in middle school that passed, the quiet, confident teen found it harder and harder to talk and breathe.

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What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year

SHAPE America

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds.® FUNdraiser. The week always aligns with World Kindness Day, which is held on November 13. Each day of Kindness Across the Commonwealth week has a different theme based on health. moves. minds., such as teamwork, gratitude, kindness, wellness,

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Dear PE Teacher, This is HOW to use TheEverLearner.com

The Everlearner

Dear PE teachers, customers and colleagues, This is a blog post I have been wanting to write for a very, very long time. I am writing it for current PE-teacher-users of TheEverLearner.com and in the hope that prospective PE-teacher-users might read it too. We also have a job advert in play at the moment for at least two PE teachers and, therefore, I thought that sharing some of my philosophy and vision may be helpful.

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Next generation of personal training qualifications with Study Active

My Zone

At the start of any fitness journey, finding a good personal trainer near you can be a difficult choice. How do you know who’s best? Will the suit your needs? Will they have the empathy to understand what motivates you?

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Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Dr. Jennifer Houston, Mesa Public Schools is the Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Jennifer!

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Active Digital Living for Health and Physical Educators

Human Kinetics

By Kevin Vazquez del Castillo, Esport Talent Canarias Coordinator, and Seth Jenny, PhD SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY In the presentation below, Kevin Vazquez del Castillo and Human Kinetics author Seth Jenny discuss the goals of Active Digital Living, physical activity and sports transformation, benefits of digital solutions, and actions for PE and health coaches.

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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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Generic Core PE Sample Plenary Questions

PE Scholar

Below are some sample plenary questions to assess aspects of the Meaningful PE research (Fletcher, Beni, Ni Chroinin and Gleddie. 2021).

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4 tips for the future of personal training and fitness professionals

My Zone

It's an evolutionary time for the fitness industry, with key shifts in mindset to ensure gyms and personal trainers are best serving their members and clients.

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Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Ian Owens, Prescott Unified School District is the Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Ian!

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Aloe Vera and Bowel Regularity

Designs for Health

Aloe vera ( Aloe barbadensis Miller ) is an herb traditionally used externally to promote the normal wound healing of wounds, burns, and skin irritations. While aloe vera may cool and soothe damaged cells on the body’s surface, research is investigating its potential to soothe the gastrointestinal tract (GI) internally. Aloe vera may potentially promote bowel regularity and promote normal immune and inflammatory responses in the GI tract.

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Neighbourhood Walking and Social Connectedness

PE Scholar

facilitator for fostering social connectedness, the sense of connection and social bond people feel toward others.

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"Two Versus All" Has Got to Go

Montessori Physical Education

It’s time for the student’s favorite time of day. Recess! One student sprints to the materials bin, grabs the football, and shouts, “Football!” A horde of kids cheer and sprint, skip and jump over to the student with the football. The student with the football declares they are one of the captains. Two more students declared that they wanted to be the captain.

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Raffles! We all love raffles!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Who doesn’t love a good raffle? At this year’s State Convention, we have some wonderful giveaways. As usual, our exhibitors will have fantastic items. But we also have other items that you will love as well. Fore! How about a foursome of golf at Superstition Springs Golf Course? Or a twosome of golf at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Course? We have gift cards to Taco Guild, Dutch Bros., Spinatos, Sole Sports and Chop House.

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The Latest on Berberine and Gut Health

Designs for Health

Berberine is a botanical with a long history of use in supporting many aspects of gastrointestinal health. Several recent studies have explored berberine’s potential to influence biochemical mechanisms related to both the inflammatory response and gut health. A recent animal study investigated the potential efficacy of berberine administration on animals with ulcerative colitis (UC).

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9 Guidelines for Grounding Your Children

RC Families

Do you put much thought into grounding your children? “You’re grounded!” How many times did you hear that when you were growing up? How many times have you heard yourself say it? It’s the “old faithful” of disciplines, the one many parents automatically revert to when they face a behavioral problem with their kids and.

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Ten Steps to Using PBL to Engage Young Learners to Move!

Fit and Fun Play

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

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Meet the 2023 Arizona State Convention Speakers

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Join us on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th at the Phoenix Convention Center, West Building to hear these outstanding speakers. Please visit the links below to view the convention schedule, state convention information and registration.

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Flat Water Maestro's: The 10 Greatest Olympic Rowers

The Sporting

The World’s Greatest Olympic Rowers: Including Olympic Records and Achievements The greatest Olympic rowers maintain near-superhuman movement consistency while displaying incredible arm, back and abdominal strength. But who are they? Read on to find out! Sir Steven Geoffrey Redgrave – one of the greatest rowers in the world Like discus throwing , rowing is another one of the original modern Olympic sports, joining the lineup right from the start of the modern Games in 1896.

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Football Dream Team worksheet

PE Scholar

This worksheet is especially useful for non-participants to get them observing, analysing and capturing the strengths of different players in their group

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Dr. Robert Pangrazi Answers Your Most Pressing Questions

Gopher PE

Join the PE Huddle for a lively question and answer session. Dr. Robert Pangrazi, a Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University, and an Educational Consultant for Gopher Sport, will review and answer your questions from past podcasts in an action-packed hour. Dr. Pangrazi has had a long and illustrious career in physical education, beginning as a 5th-grade teacher and later teaching physical education for several years before becoming an ASU professor of physical education for 32 years.

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Kendall Concert Series

Every Kids Sports

Kendall Auto, Backyard Media, and Every Kid Sports work to reduce waste! This summer Every Kid Sports joined the Kendall Auto Group and Backyard Media for the 2023 Summer Concert Series with a unique approach in supporting the event. For the first time, a nonprofit organization worked the event in a dual effort to fundraise for youth sports while also providing a recycling program for discarded cans and bottles.

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Wrestling Titans: The Top 5 Male Olympic Wrestlers of All-Time

The Sporting

Grappling Olympians! The Greatest Male Wrestlers in Olympics History Which Olympic wrestler is the king of the ring? Find out in The Sporting Blog's blow-by-blow round-up of the top 5 male Olympic wrestlers ever to grace the mat. Wrestling star Mijaín López Wrestling is one of the oldest combat sports, and it’s been a staple at the Olympic Games since ancient times.

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Yoga Warrior Poses

PLT4M

Warrior yoga poses are layered into many popular yoga practices. Therefore, we want to practice and develop form and technique with yoga warrior poses to set ourselves up for success. We explore form, technique, and modifications for yoga warrior poses. Give these movements a try for yourself or with your students! Types Of Yoga Warrior Poses Within the expansive list of yoga poses, there are a variety of different warrior variations.

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Braie Speed Swann: A Gymnast’s Journey from Elite Competitor to Empowering Coach

Complete Performance

Today on the PerformHappy Podcast we have an incredible interview with Braie (Speed) Swann. Swann is not only a former elite gymnast but also a former D1 collegiate gymnast at the University of Arkansas, who has embarked on a transformative journey to become a head… The post Braie Speed Swann: A Gymnast’s Journey from Elite Competitor to Empowering Coach appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Mentoring Student Teachers Through Virtual Student Teaching

Human Kinetics

By Anna Marie Frank, EdD, DePaul University In the presentation below, Anna Marie Frank shares how she supported pre-service teachers and helped them to adapt to the virtual environment. Presentation Material All content within this presentation, including accompanying handouts, is the copyrighted work of the author unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized access, duplication, or distribution of it is a violation of copyright law.

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In the Circle of Champions: A Tribute to Discus Throw's All-Time Greats

The Sporting

The Greatest 10 Discus Throwers in History Discus is one of the original five Olympic sports, and there are plenty of throwers who have claimed victory in this sport over the years. But who are the greatest discus throwers of all-time? Keep reading to find out! Legendary discus thrower Ilke Wyludda Discus was introduced to the Greek pentathlon event as early as 708 B.C., but like many Olympic sports, discus throwing has evolved over time, with modern athletes now breaking records that ancient Ro

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#028 Tactics vs Technique?

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ Without a doubt, the beauty in football is how it can be played in so many ways, with different styles, tactics, shapes and philosophies. ​In the age of “Ange Ball” or “De Zerbi Ball” combined with the legacy of Pep and Cruyff, plus a game that is getting quicker all the time, I have been wrestling with the question of how much formations truly matter.

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Girls not enjoying PE as much as boys

The PE Hub

The number of girls who say they enjoy physical education in school has dropped over the past six years, a report suggests.

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Review Explores Impact of Phytochemicals and Probiotics on Oxidative Stress

Designs for Health

Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) is a molecule that is a byproduct of many critical biochemical processes within the cell. It also participates as a second messenger in certain cell signaling pathways. However, hydrogen peroxide is also considered a major reactive oxygen species (ROS), and it easily breaks down into free radicals, furthering its ability to contribute to oxidative stress.

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More than Hop, Skip and Jump: The 10 Greatest Triple Jumpers of All-Time

The Sporting

The 10 Greatest Triple Jump Athletes in History! The triple jump is a truly captivating track and field event demanding speed, strength and precision. Let's look at 10 of the most famous triple jumpers of all-time! Great triple jumper Yulimar Rojas Rodríguez Since the inception of this event, numerous exceptional athletes have left their mark by setting records, wowing spectators and inspiring future generations.

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Motivating Players in Mixed-Ability Environments

Player Development Project

As coaches, our priority should be to engage every player and facilitate enjoyable sporting experiences for all. But this can be challenging in mixed-ability settings, where the needs of different individuals within our group are often more wide-ranging. Below, we discuss how coaches can manage the difference within teams, in order to give all players an appropriate challenge, and keep them involved, enthusiastic, and motivated.