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Spooky Fun and Fitness: Why Halloween Games Are a Treat for PE Lessons

Physical Education Ideas

Halloween is a time for spooks, screams, and lots of candy. But it doesn’t just have to be about sugary treats! If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” to your lessons, incorporating Halloween-themed games is the perfect way to bring some ghoulish excitement while keeping students active and engaged. Forget the trick—this is all about the treat of combining fitness with fun, and trust me, your students will love it!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Run, Hide, Fight – Growing Up Under the Gun

Relentless School Nurse

The documentary “Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun,” produced by PBS News Student Reporting Labs , explores the profound impact of gun violence on young people and their communities. Featuring stories from 14 student journalists across five U.S. cities—Philadelphia, Oakland, Washington D.C., Nashville, and East Lansing, Michigan—the 30-minute documentary highlights the alarming reality that gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children and teens, according

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Jumping for Joy – Louise Brownsey’s Adventures in Trampoline and Disney

Complete Performance

Hey guys! On today’s PerformHappy podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Louise Brownsey, an elite trampolinist from Great Britain. She’s done some truly incredible things, from competing in World Championships to performing at Disneyland Paris. In this episode, we dive… The post Jumping for Joy – Louise Brownsey’s Adventures in Trampoline and Disney appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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The Evolution of Primary Physical Education: A Journey of Growth and Recognition

PE Scholar

Primary PE Resource Directory by Dr Vicky Randall If I were writing this blog before 2010, the resources and texts I could share on Primary Physical

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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 Overcomes Injury to Compete in MLB Pitch Hit & Run at World Series

Stanford Childrens

A Bay Area teen takes the national stage at the MLB-sponsored Pitch Hit & Run youth event. Kendall Hom of at the San Francisco Pitch Hit & Run competition at Oracle Park Meet Kendall Hom, a remarkable 13-year-old returning to the World Series stage for the second year in a row. Competing in the Pitch Hit & Run event, the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball (MLB), Kendall rose through the ranks from over 46,000 young athletes to secure her spot among the best.

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How To Celebrate General Election Day with Senior Residents

S&S

With Election Day fast approaching on Tuesday, November 5th, it’s time to start thinking about what activities you can plan to help your residents enjoy this day where they can perform their civic duty of voting. Here are 10 ideas … Read More The post How To Celebrate General Election Day with Senior Residents appeared first on S&S Blog.

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PE Insights Episode 37 Aaminah Hussain – Challenging Stereotypes and Unconscious Bias

PE Scholar

Introduction In Episode 37 of the PE Insights podcast, Nathan Walker's guest, Aaminah Hussain, Head of Physical Education in Sheffield, shares her

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BASKET BUDDIES Points Challenge

Keeping Kids in Motion

Over the last several years, I’ve become obsessed with using laundry baskets in my program. Not only are they useful storage for equipment but also for using as targets or goals for games. Click LAUNDRY BASKET GAMES to access my Youtube channel playlist.

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We want your shoes!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

We want your shoes! No seriously, we do! At the convention, please bring your gently used shoes that you are planning to get rid of and donate them to us! We have teamed up with Sneakers4Good to help minimize shoes in our landfill and into the feet that need them! Clean out those closets, find those shoes you haven’t worn in years, and bring them to the convention on November 6th!

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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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Magnesium L-Threonate: Champion of Cognitive Health

Designs for Health

Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body which is naturally present in many foods, such as nuts and seeds, leafy greens, whole grains, and legumes. It is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body that support protein synthesis, muscle health and function, cellular energy generation, bone health, blood glucose regulation, cardiovascular health, and brain function and cognitive health.

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Stakeholder perceptions of physical literacy assessment in primary school children

PE Scholar

Explore key stakeholders’ views of current practice, future directions and effective implementation of PL assessment.

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Five types of exams you need to use in your PE classroom - Part 3 of 3

The Everlearner

In the last two weeks, I have been publishing about types of exams that PE teachers can use within their examination PE lessons to improve the examination skills of students.

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State Convention Swag Shop Now Open!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Get incredible discounts on Health and Physical Education Swag. Order online now and pick-up at the state convention, or visit the Swag Shop at the State Convention in Mesa on November 6th and 7th. Please click on the link below.

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Raising Champions: The Simple Secret to Effective Parenting

RC Families

Raising champions does not just mean having kids who win all the medals and awards. It means raising children who are champions in life, who know how to work hard, love others and stay honest. It means raising kids who make a positive impact on those around them. How do you raise great kids? How.

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‘World Teacher Games 2025 – Bringing the Global PE Teaching Community Together’

PE Scholar

Around 18 months ago now, I had made the bold decision to step away from a full-time position as a Head of Physical Education and explore

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Stop Bullying Lesson Plans

PLT4M

With the rise in awareness and concern around bullying, it’s crucial that students all operate with a shared definition and understanding of what bullying is in all its forms—physical, verbal, social, and cyber. A common understanding helps ensure that everyone can recognize bullying behaviors and respond effectively. By being informed and proactive through anti bullying lesson plans, we can work together to prevent bullying and create safer, more supportive environments for everyone.

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Are you advancing?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

“If you are not advancing, you are retreating.” A quote from Four-Star General Oliver P. Smith. Teaching is not unlike war, in an abstract sense. There are many daily battles that are won, and there are many that are lost. Some of those battles are in the classroom, and some are outside of it. But it is a war worth fighting for. I am by no means comparing teaching to what our fine men and women do in the service.

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Becoming a Champion teacher of Meaningful PE

Lampe

By: Mel Trojanovic and Anita McDougall This blog is one of two that focuses on the experiences of several teachers who are taking on the role of “champion teachers” – teachers who advocate for and share their teaching practices and knowledge in relation to Meaningful PE.

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Festive Items to Make Your Senior Facility Ready for Thanksgiving

S&S

Recruit your residents to help transform your facility into a beautiful autumn environment that is ready for all your Thanksgiving festivities. To make sure that your facility is ready, be sure to include a few of the following items: Beautiful … Read More The post Festive Items to Make Your Senior Facility Ready for Thanksgiving appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Creating the ultimate Myzone-driven gym environment for member retention

My Zone

Ensuring that any heart rate training environment is easy to understand and use for both gym staff and gym members is key to ensuring that everyone gets the most out of a tech partnership.

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2024 Arizona Convention Schedule

Arizona Health and Physical Education

It is the moment we all have been waiting for!!!!! The 2024 Arizona Convention Schedule!! Follow the link to check out all the lectures and activities that you could possibly do! See what you need to enhance your teaching, or just because you want to learn more about a certain subject. We have something for everyone. All activities have another link to them that gives you the description of what the lecture will be about, so you know what to expect from each presenter.

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Introducing the New Team Training Session Report

First Beat

The Team Training Session Report is an interactive web-based report that utilizes historical data to contextualize the numbers of the current session, making them easier to understand and saving coaches time on post-analysis work. This is the first time in Firstbeat Sports that a coach can see a direct historical comparison for their sessions, giving far greater meaning and context to their individual session data.

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DIY Thanksgiving Craft Ideas Using Chenille Stems

S&S

Looking for a fun and engaging seasonal craft project for your group? Make cute Thanksgiving themed chenille stem crafts that are perfect for the classroom, afterschool programs, or at home! In this DIY tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on … Read More The post DIY Thanksgiving Craft Ideas Using Chenille Stems appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Flu Season Checklist: Preparing Your Community

Magnus Health

Winter is coming. Aside from reminding you that it’s time for your annual Game of Thrones rewatch, this phrase serves as an important reminder for something else: flu season. In North America, flu season typically runs from October through May, peaking between the months of December and February. The World Health Organization estimates that seasonal influenza impacts as many as one billion people each year.

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New Blog Update!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Exciting news PE and Health community!! Our blog now has a search engine!! So what does this mean? This means that you can now look up older blogs without scrolling back all the years. It is as simple as just typing in a word, like Nutrition and everything that has to do with nutrition on our blog will pop-up for you! It’s an amazing edition that will be helpful to everyone!

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New Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Nick Mortensen

MSU

I started my career instructing at a community college in Arizona after completing my bachelor’s degree in clinical health fitness from Central Michigan University and my master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science from Lipscomb University. I absolutely loved teaching, but the position was far from my family, so I moved back to Michigan.

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How the ethos of heart rate training with Myzone drives engagement

My Zone

There are four key areas of focus when it comes to ensuring the ethos behind your heart rate training offering gives the biggest benefit to your members.

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FACTS Named a Top 10 Employee LMS by Talented Learning

FACTS Management

FACTS is a 2024 Top 10 Employee LMS, recognized for excellence in employee onboarding, talent development, and upskill training.

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The Relentless School Nurse: From War to Warning – Nurses Sound the Alarm

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. Donna A. Gaffney and Teri Mills, two seasoned healthcare professionals with extensive experience in nursing and advocacy, have penned this critical OpEd to shed light on the alarming vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic within the U.S. healthcare system. Their unique perspectives provide a powerful lens through which to examine the pandemic’s impact on frontline workers.

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Conflict Management for Sport Coaches

MSU

By Lauren Secaras Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports As described by conflict scholars, “Conflict is normal, ubiquitous, and unavoidable. It is an inherent feature of human existence. It is even useful on occasion. It is difficult to conceive of a situation which is conflict-free. Indeed, the very presence of conflict is at the heart of all human societies.” 1 (p. 3).

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Safeguarding Your Budgeted Tuition Income

FACTS Management

Learn how annual tuition contracts and The Tuition Refund Plan from Dewar can protect schools financially and ensure stability.