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Components of fitness in action worksheet

PE Scholar

This worksheet is ideal for non participants and other students taking on an 'observe and analyse' role in lessons to spot and capture specific examples

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The Relentless School Nurse: Sharing a Letter to the Editor Written by the Husband of a School Nurse

Relentless School Nurse

This “Letter to the Editor” got my attention! It was written by a concerned husband about the “shambles” he describes regarding the school nursing caseload in his wife’s Montgomery County, Maryland school district. I imagine there was intense conversation in this household about the content of the letter and why it was so important to submit.

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The Gap

Drowning in the Shallow

This post is a reminder to myself of the gap: A reminder that the field of PE is a messy and misunderstood one and where radical reform and ideals will ultimately fail when that messiness is not understood. A reminder that PE pre-service teachers already come with strong values and ideas about the subject.

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Recess: Where the most IMPORTANT learning happens

Keeping Kids in Motion

Friday, September 1st On this beautiful fall day, I am one of three teachers on recess duty. A sense of calm fills the playground – ready for the children who love their time outside. Minutes later, 80-3rd-grade students explode onto the playground for.

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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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Concrete Crisis: Advice for the PESSPA Workforce

Association for Physical Education

04/09/2023 If you have been affected by recent announcements regarding building infrastructure, including the closing of schools or teaching areas it is essential that you follow your employer guidance which […] The post Concrete Crisis: Advice for the PESSPA Workforce appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Doctor Said What???

Relentless School Nurse

Judy Doran, the Maine school nurse leader and writer of Maine Points , provided today’s guest blog post, one that school nurses may find eerily familiar. What do you do when medical maladies just don’t add up and the red flags are flying high? Judy provides important resources that address medical child abuse and factitious disorders otherwise known as Munchausen by Proxy.

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Get Your Child Ready for School With a Yearly Well Visit

Stanford Childrens

As you gear up for another school year, scheduling a back-to-school well visit with your family pediatrician should be on your to-do list. Patty Sabey, MD , a pediatrician at Altos Pediatric Associates at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health , explains how these visits can set the stage for a healthy start to the academic year. Well visits are a proactive way to catch any potential health issues before they become actual problems.

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Firstbeat and Finnish Ice Hockey Team Vaasan Sport Begin 3-Year Partnership for Pro Team and U20s

First Beat

Firstbeat Technologies and ice hockey team Vaasan Sport have signed a three-year cooperation agreement. Vaasan Sport is a professional ice hockey team competing in the elite Finnish league, Liiga. The agreement sees Vaasan Sport investing in the development of both elite players and the U20 team using the Firstbeat Sports platform. “It’s fantastic to be able to help Vaasan Sport make smarter training decisions and thereby accelerate player development and success,” commented Jo

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Are you ready for Cycle to School Week, 25th – 29th September 2023?

The PE Hub

We are definitely excited, but it’s important not to let that get in the way of safety. Here are some top tips for keeping everyone participating safe and happy! 1) Make sure bicycles are fit and that all your bikes are roadworthy. This is essential for safety. Give them a good check over, especially if they aren’t used frequently, also make sure that children know how to use the brakes and gears properly, and the seat is the correct height. 2) Use all the right safety equipment.

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Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit: A Photographic Tour

The Sporting

A photographic tour of one of the most advanced F1 tracks in the world: Yas Marina Circuit - Abu Dhabi Updated September 2023 On the adult playground of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi , the Yas Marina Circuit rightly hogs most of the limelight. Modern, fast and not for the faint of heart, the circuit and adjoining W Hotel are a testament to getting stuff done by throwing money at it.

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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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Updated Primary PE and sport premium template published

Association for Physical Education

04/09/2023 A newly updated template to support schools with the reporting of their Primary PE and sport premium funding has been published today. Maintained schools, including those that convert to […] The post Updated Primary PE and sport premium template published appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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7 Tips to Maximize Safety in PE

Gopher PE

In our fast-paced world, where our daily lives keep us constantly occupied, it’s all too common to overlook the crucial task of creating a safe and lawsuit-free environment. Unfortunately, we often wake up to the importance of legal liability, negligence, and safety only when an accident shakes us to our core. When the unexpected occurs, and a student gets hurt, it suddenly becomes a matter of legal scrutiny.

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Coyotes, Equality Health Kick Off Partnership with Youth Hockey Clinic

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The kids at Irene Lopez Elementary School had a ball on Thursday, and students at over 600 other schools throughout Arizona will soon follow suit thanks to a new partnership between the Arizona Coyotes and Equality Health. The two organizations officially kicked off their partnership with a ball hockey clinic at Irene Lopez Elementary School, led by the Coyotes’ hockey development team that also facilitates the Coyotes Street Hockey League (CSHL).

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Back to Padel School: Talking Padel with Sandy Farquharson

The Sporting

Padel Power: Sandy Farquharson From The Padel School Talks to The Sporting Blog Padel continues to grow at breakneck speed, with people taking up the game every day, as clubs add Padel courts to their facilities. In 2020, we caught up with Padel School head honcho Sandy Farquharson to talk Padel technique, tactics, equipment and building courts in our latest sporting interview.

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The Role of Siblings in Talent Development: Implications for Sport Psychologists and Coaches

PE Scholar

Conceptual Analysis article to, review the characteristics of the sibling relationship that may support or inhibit talent development.

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The Beauty of Open-Ended Games in PE (Part 1)

Montessori Physical Education

“ “Open-ended games allow players to approach objectives freely, as opposed to a world with more linear and structured gameplay. While the openness of the game world is an important facet to games featuring open worlds, the main draw of open-world games is about providing the player with autonomy—not so much the freedom to do anything they want in the game (which is nearly impossible with current computing technology), but the ability to choose how to approach the game and its challenges in

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Know Before You Go!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Below you will find a checklist and links of things that you will need to know before you go to the Arizona Health & Physical Education State Convention Date: The State Convention is on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th Honor and Recognition Awards: Wednesday, October 25th, 6pm – 9 pm, Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Invitation Only) Location: We are back at the Phoenix Convention Center, West Building , between 2nd and 3rd Street, next to Symphony Hall.

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The Biggest Football Stadiums in the World

The Sporting

The Biggest Football Stadiums in the World - (when they were built) Football (soccer) is the world’s most popular sport and its stadiums make up a high percentage of the 4,892 sports stadiums on planet Earth. We take a look at some of the biggest and well-known football stadiums in the world. The Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 79,000 capacity The Maracana Officially known as Estádio Mário Filho, the Maracana Stadium was built to serve as the centrepiece of the 1950 World Cup.

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“Winning’s the Great Deodorant” (But That is Not Always a Good Thing)

Changing the Game Project

Legendary NFL coach John Madden was once asked about the importance of winning in professional football. His answer is one of my favorite quotes: “I’ve always said winning’s the great The post “Winning’s the Great Deodorant” (But That is Not Always a Good Thing) appeared first on Changing the Game Project.

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“What are we doing in PE today?” – The Relationship Between Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport

PE Scholar

Guest Blog By Matthew Trowbridge ‘What are we doing in PE today?

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Clinical Studies Investigate the Role of Micronutrients to Support Menstrual Comfort

Designs for Health

Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecologic problem and involves recurrent lower abdominal cramping and pain associated with menstruation. Increased production of prostaglandins occurs during endometrial sloughing and can cause myometrial contraction and the stimulation of pain fibers associated with pelvic pain. Evidence suggests that nutritional status may influence certain aspects of menstrual comfort, ovarian function, and reproductive health.

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Patrick Ewing: An NBA Great Without a Title

The Sporting

Patrick Ewing: one of many players to fall short in the era of Michael Jordan and friends The '90s were a decade that seemed to catapult the NBA into a global brand and the 92 Dream team , which was packed with hall of famers had a huge impact on that. It was also a decade where numerous teams fell short of that elusive NBA crown due to the greatness of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

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State Convention Hotel Information

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Downtown Phoenix has many hotels to choose from. Arizona Health and Physical Education has partnered with the Hyatt Regency Downtown for a discounted rate of $219.00 per night. (Click Here) The Hyatt Regency Downtown is located at 122 North Second Street, Phoenix, across the street from the Phoenix Convention Center West Building. Other Downtown hotel information (Click Here) and all things Downtown Phoenix can be viewed at Visit Phoenix.

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Volleyball Resource Cards

PE Scholar

These volleyball resource cards are the perfect way to learn the basics of the game. With clear explanations, helpful illustrations, and practice drills, you'll be on your way to becoming a better volleyball player in no time.

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The Inner Critic: Competitiveness and Self-Criticism

AASP

<p>Engaging in harsh self-criticism following a performance is a common reality for many athletes (Frentz et al., 2020). An important distinction to note is that while negative self-talk simply describes the general negative inner voice, self-criticism describes the negative self-evaluation after failing to meet a specific standard or expectation (Naragon-Gainey & Watson, 2012).

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An Introduction to Major League Baseball

The Sporting

An introduction to Major League Baseball A guide to Major League Baseball, for the non-expert. “You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball” Baseball is a simple game. Yes, it has become incredibly complicated in a variety of areas but the game itself, boiled down to its core, is very simple. There is a batter who stands at home plate and a pitcher who stands on a mound sixty feet, six inches away.

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PART 3 - What is the power of play for adults and seniors?

Fit and Fun Play

We hope you have thoroughly enjoyed engaging in our Power of Play discussion through listening, reading, and contributing. The journey of exploring the transformative power of play has only just begun, and we are excited to continue this adventure with you.

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Meaningful pe and departmental decisions about curriculum – mel hamada

Lampe

Mel Hamada has taught physical education and health at International schools for many years and is currently an Administrator at the International School of Beijing. Mel has a passion for engaging with PE research and looking for ways to incorporate best practice into the PE curriculum and student experiences and sharing her reflections with others.

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6 Parenting Affirmations to Repeat Daily

RC Families

These daily parenting affirmations can give you a new mindset in parenting. Are you an accidental parent? Is your parenting strategy to face things as they come and when conflicts or hard times arise, you figure you will just deal with it then? Another way to say it is that you wing it as a.

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Fitness Motivation : Train with Gaff - Getting Bigger

The Sporting

Training and Fitness : “I’ll start tomorrow” - Next up is Abdullah Ghaffar AKA “Gaff” - bringing you more REAL talk on fitness motivation and starting your fitness journey Check out Train with Gaff on Instagram and YouTube Lots of people have mentioned how hard it is to take the first step in their fitness journey. What was yours? Did you have a specific event or realisation that helped you switch on?

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#023 The Trouble with Talent

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ Recently, I was in the very fortunate position of attending a workshop led by some top experts on talent development in an international context. ​A great deal of discussion was had around talent identification and talent development. Conversations around when we should identify players, the difference between performance and potential, the risks around early identification, performance age, relative age effect, performance behaviours, and more.

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Why Every School Should Be A Water Smart School

Association for Physical Education

04/09/2023 RLSS UK has launched a brand-new Water Smart Schools Award for both primary and secondary schools in a bid to ensure that all children, no matter their background, have […] The post Why Every School Should Be A Water Smart School appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Recent Randomized Controlled Trial Investigates Efficacy of Synbiotics (Prebiotics + Probiotics) on Immune Health

Designs for Health

Our understanding of the interplay between human health and the gut microbiome continues to evolve. Newer research suggests that the combination of probiotics and the molecules that “feed” the gut microbiome (prebiotics) may play a synergistic role in support of optimal health and a normal immune response. A recently published randomized, controlled clinical trial (RCT) by Li and colleagues explored the potential efficacy of synbiotics on parameters related to immune health and the inflammatory

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Why Was Roger Federer so good at tennis?

The Sporting

Why Roger Federer was So Good at Tennis The GOAT debate will rage on long after Roger Federer has retired. Is he the greatest player of all time? Are his two principal rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic a better player than he is? They all have similar numbers of trophies, with Federer behind Nadal, who is on 22, and Djokovic who leads the way with 23 (as of September 2023!

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Condition of Education in Western MA

Rennie Center

Condition of Education in Western MA catherine-rauseo Thu, 09/07/2023 - 09:47 They Delaney House Please join us in Holyoke for a conversation on the state of education in Western Massachusetts. This event will put a local focus on findings of the Rennie Center's Condition of Education in the Commonwealth report and bring together members of the business and education communities to discuss the need to rethink education , particularly where students learn.