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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? Traditional approaches in physical education can lack joy, choice and relevance to students lives. Students disengage when they dont enjoy the process or understand the why. The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education.

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The Heart Behind Field Day

Mr. Kirsch

A unique energy fills the air on Field Daya blend of nervous excitement, joyful chaos, and unfiltered enthusiasm. Field Day is more than an end-of-year event for elementary physical education teachers. Its a celebration of movement, community, and the spirit of childhood. And for those of us teaching in Title I schools, the stakes and rewards often feel even greater.

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The Relentless School Nurse: When Policy Harms Children – A School Nurse’s Call to Action

Relentless School Nurse

Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a powerful panel discussion hosted by Nurses for America , titled Trusted Voices, Clear Warnings. I joined this conversation in my role as The Relentless School Nurse, bringing with me over 40 years of nursing experience, including 24 years as a school nurse in an under-resourced urban district in New Jersey.

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Lily Pads Bring Sense of Calm During Hospital Treatments

Stanford Childrens

When 5-year-old Audrey Yandell and her family heard a knock on their hospital door, they opened it to find a colorful surprise: a group of people holding cheerfully decorated wooden platforms for her IV pole. After seeing the options, she chose the one with artwork featuring ocean life. Seeing her smile is amazing, says Lyndsay Yandell, Audreys mom.

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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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Busier, Happier, and Good(er) – 40 Years on from ‘Busy, Happy,and Good’ as Success in Teaching Physical Education

PE Scholar

A revised version of Placeks concept that discusses Moving Body, Thinking Body, Social Body, Emotional Body, and Cultural Body.

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Around The World

Mr. Kirsch

Around The World State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Cones, Yarn Balls, Gator Balls, Jerseys Grade: 3-5 (K-2 possibly) Purpose of Event: Throwing, Cardiovascular Endurance, & Strategy Time: 18-25 minutes Description: Depending on the gymnasium, you may use the lines that make a Box in each corner of the gymnasium, or you can mark those areas with cones.

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District Feature: How One School District Boosted Engagement with Gaga Pits

Gopher Sport

We ordered six sets to distribute around the district. We send out a Google Form and teachers request them, then either a coach or the teacher picks them up from the warehouse. Weve had them for two years now, and theres so much interest were thinking about getting more. – Carlos Rodriguez Curriculum Specialist, Milwaukee Public Schools Why Gaga Pits?

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Exploring Non-Linear Pedagogy in PE

PE Scholar

Exploring Non-Linear Pedagogy in PE: encouraging students to develop their own effective movement strategies.

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Smart Strategies: Navigating Google’s School Review Changes

FACTS Management

Google is removing some K-12 school reviews. Learn what this means for your marketing strategy and how to stay ahead with owned content.

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Top Tips for Parents of Young Adults

RC Families

So, you’ve almost made it. Your young adults are done with high school. They may be in college, working and living at home or working and trying to live on their own, but still struggling to make ends meet.

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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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How Schools and Families Can Support Students’ Mental Health

Magnus Health

The schools with the most support and best framework for handling mental health put up a united front. A school cant just decide its wellness cultureits up to the teachers, staff, parents, and students to work together to create a supportive community. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to discuss how to improve mental health in schools through parent, teacher, and nurse collaboration.

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No Room for Racism resources

PE Scholar

Free teaching resources from Premier League Primary Stars to help schools tackle racism and promote inclusivity through the power of football.

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Flower Themed Activities for Seniors to Celebrate Spring

S&S

Help your residents celebrate the beauty of spring with fun activities that feature flowers! With warmer days ahead and National Garden Week coming up in early June, its the perfect time to bring the colors and joy of blooming flowers … Read More The post Flower Themed Activities for Seniors to Celebrate Spring appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Water Play, the Safe Way: Tips From a Pediatrician

Stanford Childrens

Summer is almost here, promising days full of splashing in the pool and little toes digging in the sand. While water brings joy and life, its essential to remember the risks it carries. Stanford Medicine Childrens Health pediatrician Nadereh Varamini, MD , offers essential water safety tips to make summer water play safer for your child. The importance of water safety According to Dr.

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Around The World

Mr. Kirsch

Around The World State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Cones, Yarn Balls, Gator Balls, Jerseys Grade: 3-5 (K-2 possibly) Purpose of Event: Striking with a Long-Handled Implement (S1.E25), Fielding/Catching a batted ball (S1.E16) Time: 18-25 minutes Description: Depending on the gymnasium, you may use the lines that make a Box in each corner of the gymnasium, or you can mark those areas with cones.

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Why Mental Training Doesn’t Work

Complete Performance

Its frustrating. Youre doing everything right. Youve got the mindset tools, the journaling prompts, the visualizations but its still not clicking. In this weeks PerformHappy Podcast, Im diving into a truth most people dont talk about: sometimes mental training doesnt work. Yep, I said it. The post Why Mental Training Doesn’t Work appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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THREE THINGS TO DO RIGHT NOW to brace yourself for the start of summer 2025

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

1. Stock the snacks Summer = snacks. For your own kids and for whoever else shows up at your door and we want them to show upplease, encourage them to come! You want to know allllllll the friends! You dont have to have video games, or a playroom stocked with games to keep everyone busy all you need is a wide open backyard for wiffle ball, football, gymnastics routines, a fire pit, and snacks. 2.

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Teen Manages the Struggles of Hypermobility Syndrome Disorder

Stanford Childrens

After finally getting a diagnosis, Brianna moves on to college, volunteerism When 19-year-old Brianna wakes up, she often has to reposition her joints. She typically checks shoulders, hips, and knees, to make sure they havent moved out of place during sleep and are stable enough to support her getting up. Some days the San Jose college student doesnt feel well enough to start the day.

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Flag Rugby PE Lessons

PLT4M

Flag rugby is transforming physical education across the country. This dynamic, non-contact sport brings all the excitement of traditional rugby without the tackles. PE teachers are discovering how flag rugby creates inclusive, engaging lessons for students of all abilities. Schools nationwide are adopting this fast-paced game. Students develop teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

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Teaching PE with Heart: A Glimpse into Koror Elementary PE in Palau

Gopher Sport

Meet Dean Terry, a dedicated physical education (PE) teacher at Koror Elementary School, working under the Palau Ministry of Education. With years of experience and a passion for helping young people grow, Deans approach to teaching PE is both creative and deeply rooted in respect for local culture. A Day in Deans PE Program Dean teaches about 28 students per class, from 4th to 8th grade.

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How Spartan unites staff through wellbeing and shared effort

My Zone

Spartan, owner of the world-renowned Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA brands, has launched a staff wellness campaign to bring together a geographically dispersed team and strengthen their connection through the power of movement.

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Peptides in Action: The Expanding Role of Bioactive Peptides in Human Health

Designs for Health

Peptides are growing in popularity among health and fitness individuals who are committed to staying proactive about their wellness and physical performance. Bioactive peptides have specific biological actions that positively affect living organisms. They primarily consist of fewer than 50 amino acids and are classified as endogenous or exogenous. Endogenous peptides are produced by various cell types within the body.

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