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The Relentless School Nurse: What if we are Getting Student’s Mental Health Crisis All Wrong?

Relentless School Nurse

I shot up in bed with this searing thought in my mind; what if we are getting this explosion of student behavioral and mental health challenges all wrong? What if the essence of their collective despair was what they see in the adult world? Often when you scratch the surface of behaviors we see in school, there is fear, anxiety, sadness or despair. Reports have been linking the “mental health epidemic” to COVID disruptions , but what if that weren’t true.

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Concussion Reference Card & an Excellent Concussion Blog

Physical Education Update

In the USA, more than 100,000 children visit the emergency room with a concussion every year. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Many more concussions will be ignored or go undiagnosed. Athletes are particularly likely to just try to “shake it off” when their “bell gets rung.” Concussion Reference Card Athletes in high school sports like football, basketball, rugby, hockey and soccer are particularly likely to sustain head trauma.

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Mental Health Issues Affecting a Pupil’s Attendance: Guidance for Schools

Association for Physical Education

07/02/2023 Guidance on how to support school attendance where there is a pupil experiencing social, emotional or mental health issues. The examples of effective practice document shows how some schools […] The post Mental Health Issues Affecting a Pupil’s Attendance: Guidance for Schools appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Esports - Love the game? Be a player

The Sporting

Esports : What does it take to become a Professional Esports Player We spoke to Ryan McVean , formerly of the British Esports Association about what it takes to be a professional gamer. Check out this link for a brief history of esports & Video games. The Sporting Blog: Ryan, what are the key attributes that a player must have in order to be a top esports competitor?

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Wendy Lamparelli Knew at Age Seven She Would be a Nurse – Here is Her Story

Relentless School Nurse

More wonderful stories from the field are filling my mailbox! Remember if you want to share your school nursing story, please email me at relentlessschoolnurse@gmail.com. I have a new one to share, this one is from Wendy Lamparelli, the lead nurse in her New Jersey school district. She has a unique signature line that includes the message pictured below: Don’t Be Silent About Things That Matter.

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Tennis Video is Inspirational for Female Athletes in Every Sport

Physical Education Update

Welcome back to school! If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ve just found an incredible tennis video, produced by the New York Times Magazine. With the U.S. Open tennis championships just over, it’s very timely. Called “The Beauty of the Power Game, ” the video shows some of the world’s top female tennis players hitting the ball, close up, with special effects, in slow motion and with music in the background.

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The 5 Best Rushing Quarterbacks of All-Time

The Sporting

The Top Rushing Quarterbacks to Play in the NFL There is no question that one of the most dangerous threats in modern-day football, at both the college and pro level, is the duo-threat quarterback. This is the kind of quarterback that can both throw and pass, something which can be extremely hard to defend, given the length and size of NFL fields. Michael Vick, the man who arguably put the idea of rushing quarterback on the map In this article, we will discuss some of the best rushing quarterbac

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Is There a Link Between Magnesium Status and Healthy Cognition?

Designs for Health

Magnesium is essential for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body. It is a cofactor for enzymatic reactions associated with protein synthesis , metabolic health, and energy production. It is found in leafy greens , legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. The human body stores between 50% and 60% of magnesium in bones, and only about 1% in blood serum.

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You Don’t Need The Best Facilities to be the Best Athletes

Physical Education Update

The World Cup is over and I’m still blown away by what players at that level can do with a soccer ball. But what happens when you combine soccer with Capoeira, the acrobatic martial art from Brazil? Take a look (warning…don’t try this at home). These young athletes aren’t practicing on groomed grass fields. They’re performing in an inner-city setting on dirt lots, paved streets, rooftops and courtyards.

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Everything you need to know to train like an NFL player

My Zone

At quarterback, running back, wide receiver, or any position across offence, defence, or special teams, fitness and endurance in the NFL has to be on point.

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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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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - The Greatest?

The Sporting

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest players in NBA History. Here’s why In the latest in our series on the best players to have played in the NBA , Roger Cumberbatch profiles perhaps the greatest of them all, Kareem Abdul-Jabar. Kareem - “The Greatest” In the inner circles of the NBA, greatness is a word that has been synonymous with championships, statistics, and awards.

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Plug & Play Fitness Collection (Grades 3-12)

Open Phys Ed

Plug & Play Fitness activities are among the most popular resources on the OPEN platform – with over 100,000 downloads and counting! This page brings all three Plug & Play modules together for quick and easy access across all grade levels. Teachers have told us that no matter what grade level they teach, they love looking through all three modules for quick and fun activities that reenforce fitness concepts while also providing health-enhancing physical activity that can build student fi

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Inspirational Video for the Underdog – Beating the Odds

Physical Education Update

Does your team have an upcoming competition against an overwhelming favorite? Do they think they don’t stand a chance? Do you need a way to fire them up and get them to believe? Then have them watch this inspirational video, produced as a Nike advertisement in 2010. Here’s a sample of the script: “Just remember, out here, the results don’t always add up.

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Grow Your Own Zinnia Flower Garden for Spring & Summer Season

S&S

Grow your own garden with our EduCraft® Zinnia Flower Gardens Pack! The best time to plant zinnias is late April, when there is no more frost and the temperature is over 50 degrees. You can plan them into the beginning … Read More The post Grow Your Own Zinnia Flower Garden for Spring & Summer Season appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Top 5 Greatest Aston Villa Players of All-Time

The Sporting

The Greatest Footballers to Play for Aston Villa An insight into the top 5 greatest Aston Villa players of all-time and their achievements with the club. Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath Time and time again, questions are asked about the greatest Aston Villa players to don the famous claret and blue jersey. Making a list of the top 5 greatest Aston Villa players is no easy feat, as the club has played home to hundreds of talented footballers.

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The ICE CREAM PARLOR is OPEN!

Keeping Kids in Motion

Ice Cream Parlor – “The Ice Cream Parlor is about to open. The manager is hiring anyone who can scoop the ice cream into a cone. Be careful not to drop the ice cream on the floor.” This is a favorite instant activity with my.

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What is the Purpose of PE?

Montessori Physical Education

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Then it was the week of doom. Nothing brought shame quite like a week-long test that evaluated speed, strength, and flexibility. They say comparison is the thief of joy, and I was never happy comparing my speed or hanging strength to others.

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Making a Difference – Artie Kamiya’s Long and Storied Career

Arizona Health and Physical Education

with Dr. Robert Pangrazi and Artie Kamiya Thursday , February 9, 5:‌00‌pm – 6‌:00p‌m CT Artie Kamiya has held a wide variety of jobs and titles over his career. First of all, he was Mr. Kamiya, the elementary physical education teacher. Then he was demoted into administration and was Artie Kamiya, Physical Education Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction.

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Know the game: A Guide to Kabaddi

The Sporting

A Beginners Guide to Kabaddi What you need to know about how the game of Kabaddi works, its history and role in culture, and its various formats You weren't aware? Well, let us give a brief introduction to the game that graced the UKs Channel 4 back in the mid 90's and kept many a student glued to a TV set for an hour once a week. The Game in Brief The long and short of it is that 2 teams of 7 occupy half a court (10x13 m for men, 8x12m for women).

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The A-Z of Social Justice Physical Education: Part 1

PE Scholar

The A-Z of social justice education series where practitioners are provided with examples of socially just physical education practices.

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Will You Be My “PAL”-entine? – A Valentine’s Day Tag Game

Keeping Kids in Motion

Are you searching for the perfect game for Valentine’s Day? I have the ultimate tag game which is sure to put smiles on everyone’s face. Will you be my “Pal”-entine? Equipment: 3-5 deck rings or any other ring-shaped piece of equipment 2-5 red or.

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#LetGirlsPlay Biggest EVER Football Session

Association for Physical Education

09/02/2023 After an incredible summer that saw England become European Champions and inspire the next generation, what better time to #LetGirlsPlay. On Wednesday 8th March 2023, the Biggest EVER Football […] The post #LetGirlsPlay Biggest EVER Football Session appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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The 5 Greatest Players in FC Barcelona History

The Sporting

The Top 5 FC Barcelona Players of All Time FC Barcelona is one of the greatest football clubs in the world. They are famous for producing incredible players with jaw-dropping abilities. This is a look at some of the greatest players to grace Camp Nou and contains a range of players who are on this list for their various abilities on the pitch. Barcelona is a storied club that has produced a huge number of highly-talented players.

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Paradoxes in practices of inclusion in physical education

PE Scholar

To explore how high school PE teachers create norms for inclusion based on gender as it intersected with ethnicity, ability, and effort.

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Female Athlete Training – 5 Keys To Success For High Schools

PLT4M

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. While significant strides and improvements have been made to get more young women into the weight room, there is more to be done. First, we discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for all student-athletes, regardless of gender. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school.

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DfE: How We’re Helping Look After the Mental Health of Children and Young People

Association for Physical Education

10/02/2023 Schools and colleges play an important role in promoting and supporting the positive mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students. That’s why DfE has published their fourth annual […] The post DfE: How We’re Helping Look After the Mental Health of Children and Young People appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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My Life in Sport: Johne Murphy

The Sporting

A Q&A with Former Leicester and Munster Rugby Union Player Johne Murphy We sent caught up with Irish former back, Johne Murphy to learn a bit more about his professional life in Rugby, and what he is up to now. 1. What are your earliest memories of sports or sporting events? Going to the Curragh with family on Derby Day. 2. Did you have a sporting role model or idol growing up?

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The A-Z of Social Justice Physical Education: Part 2

PE Scholar

An attempt to make an important step in social justice education, highlighting how teachers and teacher educators can prepare.

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Beep test: What is it and how do you score it to measure fitness?

My Zone

The beep test, or the multi-stage-fitness-test, was originally developed in 1982, designed to monitor the maximum oxygen uptake (also known as VO2 max). In sports, it is now predominantly used by game players, due to the nature of the quick feet and turns mimicking gameplay. While it also remains a popular measurement of fitness among military and public service sectors.

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Physical Education | Subject Curriculum Insights for Primary and Secondary Teachers and Leaders

Association for Physical Education

08/02/2023 Ofsted has published a free video specific to Physical Education which provides subject curriculum insights for primary/secondary teachers and leaders, delivered by Hanna Miller, HMI & PE Subject Lead. […] The post Physical Education | Subject Curriculum Insights for Primary and Secondary Teachers and Leaders appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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How Fitness Accountability Can Take Your Workouts to the Next Level: Expert Tips

The Sporting

Why Fitness Accountability is Essential for Long-Term Success: Fitness Experts share their Tips We are all prioritising our health and fitness far more than we used to, and our hearts and minds are thanking us for it. There is, however, always that nagging feeling that you are not doing enough, or in some cases not doing enough. How can you hold yourself accountable for your fitness and stop blaming others or making excuses?

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Re-visiting systematic observation: A pedagogical tool to support coach learning and development

PE Scholar

To consider systematic observation as a coach development tool—a precedent which has been set in the literature.

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VO2 max: What is it and how can you improve yours?

My Zone

VO2 max is, very simply, the maximum amount of oxygen that a person can intake. It is used globally to measure the endurance or cardio fitness of individuals. It's the gold standard of cardio fitness. Below, learn how to measure your VO2 max, understand where you are in terms of standard, and how to improve your score.

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Studio You

Association for Physical Education

08/02/2023 Girls’ wellbeing is in decline. Since the pandemic, they’re 33% more likely to experience poor mental health, and 32% say they feel unhappy most of the time. Despite the […] The post Studio You appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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The Greatest Asian NBA Players of All-Time

The Sporting

The 5 Best Asian Basketball Players in NBA History The NBA is widely considered the premier professional basketball league in the world. With its popularity and prestige, it attracts players from all over the globe, including Asia, where some of these stars have left an indelible legacy. But who are the Greatest Asian players to have played in the NBA?