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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

Educators feel the pressure all around them. As a principal, I certainly do as well. Whether it be addressing the learning loss many students experienced from these past few years, the pressures of high stakes testing, or the host of new policies and regulations that have surfaced, new initiatives are competing for limited instructional time. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Literal United Nations of School Nursing Leaders Joined Together in Boston

Relentless School Nurse

Attending the School Nurse International Conference at Northeastern University School Health Academy in Boston was an incredible privilege. Bringing together school nurses from around the world, this event truly felt like the United Nations of school nursing leaders. With nearly 100 participants representing 17 countries and 15 states, the conference provided a unique and diverse platform for global collaboration and networking.

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Young Man Receives the Rare Gift of Three Transplants   

Stanford Childrens

You’ve heard of a triple play in baseball. Well, Joseph (Joe Joe) Sanchez-Munoz loves to dance, especially to Karol G and Bruno Mars. After his recent heart transplant at age 18, he asked his social worker if he could borrow the hospital’s helicopter to go to a Bruno Mars concert. He’s quirky and funny. And his doctors, nurses, and providers comment on his big smile, which is almost always spread across his face.

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All About the FDA-Approved OTC Birth Control Pill

Teen Health Mississippi

Ever since the birth control pill first came onto the market in the 1970s, women and girls have had to get a prescription from their doctor. For those in under-resourced and underfunded communities, this can present a challenge. Women in those areas are less likely to have access to effective birth control methods than those in other communities, and Mississippi has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the U.S.

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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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Sweat Your Way to Wellness: The Top 10 Benefits of Saunas

The Sporting

The Big Benefits of Saunas For Your Health and Wellness There’s nothing quite like sweating out your toxins in a sauna… From helping you relax to boosting your skin health, read about 10 incredible sauna benefits and how it can improve your health. Saunas are great for rest and relaxation. Picture Credits: Medical News Today Saunas are nothing new! In recent years, they’ve popped up everywhere - but the truth is, saunas have been a cultural tradition for centuries.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Gun Violence in America Has Global Impact

Relentless School Nurse

In my previous blog post , I shared my transformational experience attending the 2023 School Nurse International Conference, hosted by Northeastern University School Health Academy in Boston. Now, in this follow-up post, I want to reflect on my presentation titled “A Public Health Approach to Ending Gun Violence Against Children: Experiences from a US School Nurse’s Office.” The response from the participants was eye-opening, revealing how the impact of gun violence in America extend

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Board Meeting

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors is meeting tomorrow, Saturday, July 29th at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary in Queen Creek to finish planning the 2023 Arizona State Convention. Join us starting at 9 am at the address listed below. Please stay tuned for more announcements regarding the upcoming state convention and other events and activities for the 2023-2024 school year.

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My three favourite evaluation activities in PE lessons

The Everlearner

Throughout my PE teaching career I have been using three core mechanisms for developing evaluative skills in students. These activities are simple, sometimes noisy and always fun and challenging, and they are designed with the idea that “evaluating is a behaviour” firmly in mind.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Thank You National PTA For Your Resolution on the Safe Storage of Firearms

Relentless School Nurse

I was so encouraged to read that the National Parent-Teacher Association has passed a resolution on the safe storage of firearms. It was shared with me by my nurse friend Cathie, Mom’s Demand Action South Jersey Co-Lead. Cathie and I have been working together to bring #BeSMART , the Mom’s Demand Action Safe Storage curriculum to my school districts and surrounding districts in NJ.

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What You Need to Know About Back-to-School Vaccinations

Stanford Childrens

While much of the focus of back-to-school preparations is on purchasing new backpacks, pencils, and snacks for lunch, one essential aspect can get overlooked: vaccinations. Pediatrician Paula Tamashiro Tairaku, MD , of Bayside Medical Group – Brentwood and Bayside Medical Group – Walnut Creek , explains why back-to-school vaccinations are so important for your child and the community as a whole.

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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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2023 State Convention Featured Speaker, Lauren J. Lieberman

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Lauren J. Lieberman Ph.D. is a Distinguished Service Professor in the Kinesiology Department at The State University of New York at Brockport, (SUNY) in adapted physical education. She started her career teaching at The Perkins School for the Blind in the Deafblind program. She is co-director of The Institute on Movement Studies for Individuals with Visual Impairments or Deafblindness (IMSVI)( See www.brockport.edu/IMSVI ).

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5-HTP's Role in Sleep Quality and Age-Related Brain Changes

Designs for Health

Serotonin is a critical neurotransmitter for mood health. It is synthesized from its precursors tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HTP). Due to its role in serotonin synthesis , 5-HTP may be a supportive molecule for mood health, sleep quality, and age-related brain support. As an example of the bi-directional nature of the gut-brain axis, 5-HTP is produced by certain microbes found in the gut microbiome.

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Using digital technology to enhance student engagement in physical education

PE Scholar

A basis for assessing the effectiveness of digital technology in enhancing students' engagement in Physical Education lessons.

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Curriculum and Subject Leadership | Ofsted Webinar for Schools

Association for Physical Education

28/07/2023 Ofsted’s ‘Curriculum and Subject Leadership‘ webinar is available to watch on YouTube. The webinar focuses on how subject leaders are involved in Ofsted inspections. They explore the evidence they […] The post Curriculum and Subject Leadership | Ofsted Webinar for Schools appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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20% off for Teachers at Target

Arizona Health and Physical Education

This has already started but in case you were not aware: Thank you, teachers New this year, we’re expanding our popular Teacher Appreciation Event to give teachers a one-time 20% discount on an entire shopping trip, in stores or online, through Target Circle. The event runs July 16-Aug. 26, helping teachers save on everything they need for the year ahead.

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The Art of Breath Control: Harnessing the Benefits of Kapalbhati

The Sporting

Your Guide to Kapalbhati: Benefits, Instructions and Precautions Kapalbhati is an intermediate to advanced breathing exercise regularly used in yoga practice across the world. Read our complete guide to breath control, including its benefits and a step-by-step guide to safely practice Kapalbhati. Kapalbhati has many benefits for your physical and mental health Breathe your way to inner power and unlock it to achieve serenity in your life – this is the best way to describe Kapalbhati.

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Recommended Summer Playlist

PE Scholar

A list of books, podcasts, research papers and more that we recommend for summer 2023

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Performance and panoramic Swiss views, with PRIME TIME fitness

My Zone

East of Bern, Switzerland, PRIME TIME fitness has a unique training atmosphere and panoramic views, spread across two floors with 1500m² of training space and an additional 80m² outdoor training area.

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#017 Is the World Cup inspiring female players?

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ This week, I have been fortunate enough to attend two World Cup fixtures and the engagement and excitement around the game is huge. ​ It’s certainly got me thinking about development of the women’s game and what a massive catalyst tournaments like the World Cup can be for engagement and development of players. ​In the past, Scandinavian teams have been pioneers for the women’s game, and as it grows, so does global competitiveness.​So, if we look forward and hope that the current.

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Premier League Young Guns: The 5 Youngest Premier League Debutants

The Sporting

The 5 Youngest Debutants in Premier League History Young players who impress club scouts often get the opportunity to play in the Premier League - from Wayne Rooney to James Vaughan. But who are the youngest-ever debutants in Premier League history? Read on to find out! Young Premier League football star Ethan Nwaneri Premier League clubs spend a lot of money strengthening their respective squads every transfer window, but there is still a pathway to the first-team for academy graduates each yea

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HOPSCOTCH! Summer Fun for EVERYONE!

Fit and Fun Play

Hopscotch is a timeless game that has been enjoyed by children and adults for generations. With its simple rules and endless possibilities for creativity, hopscotch offers not only fun but numerous benefits for physical and mental development.

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Safeguarding in schools’ physical education and understanding effort

My Zone

A healthy future for anyone comes from building foundations in embracing movement. If we can remember for life that movement is linked more to play than arduous work, we can drive the power of physical education and understanding effort levels from a young age.

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Take Home Math Tips for Kids – Learning Outside of the Classroom

S&S

As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Still, many parents lack confidence when it comes to helping their child solve math problems and may become anxious when their child brings home math homework. These parents … Read More The post Take Home Math Tips for Kids – Learning Outside of the Classroom appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Hitting it BIG: How to Hit Your Golf Ball Further

The Sporting

The Ultimate Guide to Hitting Your Golf Ball Further Hitting your golf ball further is an important skill - and it could be just the thing you need to take your game to the next level. Davis Zangerle of The Golfer Gods puts together his top tips. Read on to find out more! There are lots of ways to start hitting the golf ball a little further Swing harder, buy the newest golf clubs or even change the type of golf ball you’re hitting.

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Crossing & Finishing

Player Development Project

This practice is designed to provide attackers with repetition of semi-opposed crossing and finishing and defenders a chance to work on stopping/defending crosses. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dave will talk you through the structure of the practice, various outcomes and how you can adapt it for your players.

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This Girl Can’s Studio You Launches Partnership with Bodyform

Association for Physical Education

24/07/2023 ‘No blood should hold us back’ campaign has debuted with a television ad that will be followed by period education resources for PE teachers. This Girl Can’s online platform […] The post This Girl Can’s Studio You Launches Partnership with Bodyform appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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What to Expect as Your Child Enters Middle School

RC Families

If you have a child entering middle school, let me tell you right now, hang on for the ride! Middle schoolers can be a bundle of hormones and energy that can annoy you, frustrate you, and test your patience daily. Mark Twain agrees. His opinion was that When a child turns 12, he should be.

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The 5 Oldest Football Stadiums in England

The Sporting

The 5 Oldest Football Stadiums in England Newcastle United play at St. James’ Park, Sheffield United play at Bramall Lane and Liverpool play at Anfield - but what are the oldest stadiums in the country? Crippy Cooke puts together his Top 5 for The Sporting Blog. St. James’ Park stadium, home of Newcastle United Everton are expected to move into their new stadium in 2024, leaving Goodison Park after 131 years - and they are just one of many Premier League clubs to abandon their old ground for a l

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7 Fun and Creative Jump Rope Games

Gopher PE

Jump rope is not just a simple childhood pastime; it’s an excellent way to keep kids active and engaged during PE. The rhythmic motion of jumping rope helps improve coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. To add excitement to your elementary PE lessons, here are 10 fun and creative jump rope games that your students will love! 1. Jump Rope Freeze Dance Play some upbeat music and have students jump rope to the rhythm.

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Making Conditioning Fun with Gemma Coles

Complete Performance

Today Coach Rebecca is talking with Gemma Coles. She’s the creator of the Shuffle Up Gymnastics game. Together they talk about her game, why she developed it and why fun is the secret to success. Gemma shares her gymnastics coaching background. She’s always loved gymnastics… The post Making Conditioning Fun with Gemma Coles appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Recent Review Explores Biochemical Relationship Between Gut Metabolites and Metabolic Health

Designs for Health

The gut microbiome contains trillions of microbes that produce chemicals, often referred to as metabolites, that support the health of the host. Gut microbial metabolites have been shown in recent studies to help support antioxidative status , the inflammatory response, gastrointestinal (GI) health, and signaling pathways related to lipid and blood sugar balance.

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Sprinting Legends: The Greatest Male Sprinters of All Time

The Sporting

The Fastest Men on the Planet: The Greatest Sprinters in Athletics History Welcome to the exhilarating world of sprinting, where speed meets finesse and athletes push the boundaries of human performance. What these men achieved off the track has also been taken into account for this list, as its not just in the numbers after all. But who are the 3 greatest sprinters of all-time?

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Supporting Unhoused Students: A Blueprint for MA Schools

Rennie Center

Supporting Unhoused Students: A Blueprint for MA Schools July 2023 catherine-rauseo Thu, 07/27/2023 - 08:43 23,000 students in Massachusetts are experiencing homelessness. And, with the expiration of COVID-era protections like an eviction moratorium and rental assistance, many experts predict that number will increase. Child and family homelessness is associated with a host of negative outcomes including poor physical and mental health, lower academic performance, higher rates of absenteeism an

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afPE’s Statement Following the Release of the Updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan

Association for Physical Education

27/07/2023 Following the publication by HM Government on Wednesday 19th July 2023, of The School Sport and Activity Action Plan, the Association for Physical Education (afPE) is delighted to see […] The post afPE’s Statement Following the Release of the Updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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The Calming Properties of L-Theanine

Designs for Health

What is L-Theanine? L-Theanine (theanine) is a unique amino acid found in green tea ( Camellia sinensis L. ). A cup of green tea contains approximately 25 mg of theanine. This amino acid contributes to green tea's distinct umami flavor and aroma while also counterbalancing the bitterness of caffeine. Moreover, theanine has demonstrated various health benefits, such as promoting healthy stress responses, sleep, and cognitive function due to its calming properties.