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Students Can Save Lives Too: Teaching Youth to Recognize an Overdose and Respond

SHAPE America

Students can be equipped with skills to create healthier, safer communities. Whether it’s taking note of a friend’s concerning behavior or discussing the importance of mental health in the classroom, preparedness is a critical component of protecting the health of those in your school community. When it comes to preventing drug overdoses, being prepared means equipping middle and high school students, teachers, coaches, and community members with the knowledge to identify signs of a drug overdos

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Welcome 7th Graders (SY24-25)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

As you know from what we have already spoken about in class, this week is orientation week in which we will familiarize ourselves with what goes on daily in Physical Education. This blog in conjunction with Google Classroom is where you will check for important announcements, assignment details, homework, and our class workouts. We will use the Google slides included here in this post as our guide to help us through these first several weeks in class.

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Ten Years A Blogger

Drowning in the Shallow

Today marks the 10th anniversary of this blog. Over that time I have blogged 369 times (including this one) and have written just over 400,000 words mainly on physical education, sport, physical activity, teaching, coaching and teacher education. Looking back I’m unsure why I started blogging.

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The Schoolyard Podcast S2, Ep2: The Power of Play

School Yard

Transforming Classrooms with Play-based Learning In the second episode of the season, host Nancy Chung sits down with two subject matter experts from School Specialty: Kathy Descamps, an expert in physical education, health, and wellness, and returning guest Jennifer Fernandez in early childhood. Nancy talks to Kathy and Jennifer about the power of play-based learning and its impact on student engagement, social skills, and cognitive development across all age groups.

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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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Real Tennis Courts in the UK

The Sporting

Real Tennis : A list of Real Tennis courts in the UK, but only those that are ‘active’ and in constant use. There are 27 Real Tennis Courts in the United Kingdom, and they are fairly well spread around. We have compiled a list and noted some interesting features about each court based on our playing experience and other anecdotal notes. Bristol Real Tennis Club Bristol Real Tennis Court Beggar Bush Playing Fields, Abbots Lee Road Bristol BS8 3QD Website Notes Quite a bouncy court, and shoots int

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Optimizing Team Performance: The Role of HRV in Elite Sports

First Beat

Wednesday, September 25 @ 3pm BST/4pm CET/10am ET/7am PT Join us for an exclusive webinar with special guest Marc Olmos Peñarroja and Firstbeat’s Christoph Rottensteiner. Maximize Your Team’s Potential with HRV Insights In this webinar, we will explore the application of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in team sports, focusing on its role in optimizing athlete performance and recovery.

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Unlocking the Power of Physical Literacy: A Path to a Healthier, Happier Life

PE Scholar

Introduction In a world increasingly dominated by screens and sedentary lifestyles, the importance of physical literacy cannot be emphasised enough.

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Galileo: Dominant racehorse, prodigious sire

The Sporting

A Profile of the Famous Racehorse Galileo Galileo is a revered name in racing circles. The renowned race champion continued his success long after retirement, becoming the leading sire of champions for ten consecutive years, until his death in July 2021. Galileo was only 23 but had to be euthanised after failing to recover from surgery for an injury to one of his feet.

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My politics of disablement

The Everlearner

On the eve of the Paralympic Games 2024, I want to share some thoughts about my values relating to ability, disability and impairment. I want to make it clear that I am not a recent student of these topics but, rather, wish to write some of the thinking structures that I use as an educator and citizen in relation to disability.

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Decorative Wooden Birdhouse Painting Craft Kit

S&S

Get ready to unleash your creativity with our decorative birdhouse painting craft kit! Ideal for large groups, this kit includes 24 birdhouse projects, offering plenty of opportunities for everyone to join in on the fun. You’ll find three unique styles … Read More The post Decorative Wooden Birdhouse Painting Craft Kit appeared first on S&S Blog.

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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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Free Physical Education Workshop – Ignite Student Engagement

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Join us on Saturday, September 14th for a Free Physical Education Workshop. Royal Palm Middle School 8520 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 9:00 am – 11:00 am Free to all educators and administrators. (Click Here) to Register.

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Add Sprint Training to Your Fitness Stack: Teresa Iannetelli

The Sporting

Make Sprint Training Part of your Fitness Routine with sprinter Teresa Iannetelli Sprint Training is an excellent type of HIIT training that anyone can add to their fitness routine, however, there are some things to bear in mind before you start. We talk to the athlete and friend of the blog Teresa Iannetelli about getting started, improving, and also training for competition.

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Why Gamification is the Key to Engaged Employees

FACTS Management

Incorporating gamification into your employee training program promotes engagement, reduces turnover, and aids knowledge retention. Learn how.

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How to Have a Long, Successful Gymnastics Career with Elite Gymnast Rosanna Ojala

Complete Performance

Today’s podcast is a must-listen for anyone who thinks that gymnasts have to peak at age 16. My guest, Rosanna Ojala, is here to prove that wrong. Rosanna’s story is all about how you can have a long, happy, and healthy gymnastics career that extends… The post How to Have a Long, Successful Gymnastics Career with Elite Gymnast Rosanna Ojala appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Practical strategies physical educators can use when teaching children with Autism

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Dr. Jennifer Houston – Mesa Public Schools Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope everyone was able to relax and enjoy your summer, maybe travel a bit out of ‘hotzona’ before gearing up for another year. We are starting off our adapted physical education (APE) blogs this year with some information about working with students with Autism.

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Operationally defining physical literacy in Chinese culture: Results of a meta-narrative synthesis and the Panel’s recommendations

PE Scholar

Definition of physical literacy to be explored by researchers from educational, public health, and sports organisations in Chinese culture.

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3 Facts to Teach Your Child About Excellence

RC Families

Reaching for excellence means consistently striving the the highest standard in what you do. However, it is not perfection, and it does not mean you score the most points or get the most playing time. It does not mean that what you achieve is without error; it simply means that you are committed to growing and.

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Painted Play Spaces & Playground Markings: Everything You Need to Know

Fit and Fun Play

Get the who, where, what, why, and how to's about playground markings and painted play spaces. Create amazing, colorful places with stencils and paint that transform pavement into engaging painted play spaces for all to enjoy!

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Panda In The Community

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Join us this Friday for a a Panda In The Community to support Arizona Health and Physical Education. This event will be held at the Panda Express on the corner of Broadway and Rural in Tempe. Address: 908 East Broadway, Tempe 85282 Online Ordering Code. Arizona Health and Physical Education online code 373117 for orders placed on order.pandaexpress.com or the Panda app.

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Don’t talk to me about behaviour! Students should just behave.

PE Scholar

Don’t talk to me about behaviour! Students should just behave. Introducing the behaviour action wheel to improve behaviour management.

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Enzo Scifo: Trailblazer for Belgium’s golden generation

The Sporting

Enzo Scifo was one of Europe’s most mercurial talents It seems to take an age for the ball to reach him, midway between the centre circle and the penalty box. Attempting to find the best angle to strike it, he runs backwards and then sideways, and as he does so both feet leave the ground, reflecting the power in the shot. The ball skims across the floor, at no more than knee height, bouncing just before the goal line and nestling in the far corner.

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School Tennis; It’s More Than Tennis!!

Gopher PE

Why should YOU offer tennis to YOUR students? Tennis is far more than just a game. It’s a sport that offers tremendous benefits to students well beyond the court. By incorporating tennis into your physical education curriculum, you can help boost their academic performance, improve their behavior, and encourage them to engage more with their community.

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WELCOME TO MESA

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Home of the 2024 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention / November 6th and 7th / Mesa, Convention Center Mesa, Arizona is home to boundless opportunities for exploration. Surrounded by the breathtaking expanse of the Sonoran Desert and natural beauty of Tonto National Forest, Mesa is a gateway to one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences.

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Inspirational Posters

PE Scholar

Transform your changing rooms and sports hall into motivational and positive spaces with our collection of inspirational posters, specially curated for PE

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Vitamins E & C: The Antioxidant Power Couple for Radiant Skin

Designs for Health

Vitamin E and vitamin C are both well-known for their antioxidant properties and for their role in promoting overall health and longevity. These two essential nutrients also make a power couple when it comes to supporting skin health and can be combined to work synergistically as part of a skin-care routine. Vitamin E, synthesized by plants and obtained by humans through food intake, is the most abundant fat-soluble antioxidant found in human skin.

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The Long Read: AFC Wimbledon return to Plough Lane

The Sporting

AFC Wimbledon: A Fan owned club, with a home once more. This is the story of an FA Cup-winning, first-tier English team that all but died - but was saved by the loyalty of its fans. The club lost its stadium, its players, its money, its kits, its staff - and even relocated to a different part of the country. But thanks to its supporters, it never lost its soul.

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Exciting Things are on the Horizon at Arizona K12 Center

Arizona Health and Physical Education

To celebrate 25 years of serving Arizona’s educators and our exciting future, the Arizona K12 Center is getting a new look! You’ll see our fresh appearance at events, in emails, and on social media — and other upgrades are on the way! But this next chapter is about more than that. We’re building an even stronger community of Arizona educators who are passionate about the work.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education and Women in Sports

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Join us as the Arizona Cardinals celebrate “Women in Sports” on September 29th against the Commanders! Enjoy discounted tickets as we celebrate the achievements of women in sports and give the youth a glimpse at what is possible. Plus, a portion of the sales will go directly to support Arizona Health and Physical Education. If you purchase a seat to the Commanders game you can also receive exclusive access to the “Women in Sports Panel” that will be hosted by the Cardinal