Sat.Aug 07, 2021 - Fri.Aug 13, 2021

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Substitute Plans for Elementary PE

Mindful PE

One of the things I worried about the most my first year of teaching PE was what to do if I needed a substitute. This was also in the time of COVID, when we were bouncing back and forth between in-person and hybrid, so even I wasn't sure what we would be doing one week to the next. No matter the climate, having solid substitute plans are an important part of getting set up for PE-- it will alleviate stress when you're probably already stressed enough with whatever is taking you from school that

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THMS Seeking Young People for Focus Group

Teen Health Mississippi

Teen Health Mississippi is seeking youth ages 13-24 in Phillips, Lee, Monroe, and Desha County, Arkansas, and in Coahoma County, Mississippi to participate in a September 2021 virtual focus group. This focus group will be about their healthcare experiences in those counties and should take about one hour. Selected participants will be compensated with a gift card.

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Mindfulness as a Means of Coping with COVID-19-Related Stress and Uncertainty in Athletes

AASP

<p>In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions all over the globe face hardship and loss. Athletes, while facing the same adversity as the general population, are also forced to cope with their own set of unique challenges. It is vital that athletes identify a means of coping with the stress and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic that may still linger today.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber

Growing Healthy Kids

"Only 1 in 10 Americans eat enough fruits and veggies." --CDC study Did you grow up with your mother telling you to eat your vegetables? Turns out your mom was right about those vegetables. Foods that grow from the earth (vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grains) contain fiber, that substance that give them shape. Like bones in animals. Fiber is really good for us.

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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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How do I support an unhappy player?

Player Development Project

The question this week comes from Michael via email. “I’m new to the club and still getting to know the players. I have one U14 player who is unhappy and doesn’t appear to be getting along with team mates and it’s starting to affect training sessions. How would you handle this situation?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with?

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Planning for Health Education: A Teacher’s Superpower

Human Kinetics

By Shonna Snyder, associate professor of Health, Sport, and Physical Education at Gardner-Webb University. . Planning is possibly the most valuable tool a teacher can employ. I would argue that it is a superpower. Using planning will make the life of a teacher easier because students will learn more and will learn more easily. . Students will learn more if they enjoy the learning.

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Confident Parenting: How Sure are You of Your Strategy? Is it Working?

RC Families

Confident parenting has nothing to do with how many parenting books or classes you’ve taken. It does not mean that you’ve figured out exactly what your child needs in every situation. And it certainly doesn’t mean that you get up every morning convinced that you have all the answers for whatever your kids will throw. Read More.