SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

Are you losing your gym space for a class period, a day, a week or longer? It’s not unusual. At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 30, 2022

. The impact of COVID on school nursing is not yet fully realized, but what we do know is there are many open positions. The fall of 2022 looks rather bleak for some school districts. I have been on the faculty of Rutgers University – Camden School of Nursing for more than a decade. One of my roles is clinical coordinator, placing our students in practicum experiences with certified school nurses across the state.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 4, 2022

It’s February and for those of us in northern climates the ground is covered with snow. The key to dealing with a long, snowy winter, is to either embrace it or leave it. The Finns have definitely learned how to embrace it – I doubt there’s a country in the world with a higher participation rate in cross-country skiing. However, nordic skiing isn’t the only snow-related sport in Finland.

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Drowning in the Shallow

JULY 31, 2022

How do we improve the quality of teaching in PE and in so doing improve both student learning and the student experience?

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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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Active Schools Us

AUGUST 3, 2022

By: Kelly Cornett, MS. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted all aspects of daily life, including school operations and the capacity for schools to meet students’ physical and emotional needs. CDC aims to gain a better understanding of the pandemic’s impact on student health and to leverage evidence-based strategies to reduce that impact.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 31, 2022

. I appreciate the readers of my blog! They often reach out and send messages or leave public comments on the website. One of my most loyal readers is veteran school nurse Linda Morse, who retired from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) several years ago. She has a deep knowledge of school nursing from her wide-angle lens as one of the few school nurses at the state level.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 2, 2022

Summer break is coming to an end and another school year beginning. Are you ready? Well, in this edition you will find some tips and tricks to prepare you for a great year. To begin, let’s start pre-students arrival: Is your space ready? Do your posters, visuals represent all your students? Having an equitable, diverse and inclusive space for students make students feel welcomed and safe.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 2, 2022

This fall, California is rolling out a first-of-its-kind law that pushes back class start times for most public middle and high schools. High schools in the state can’t start before 8:30 a.m., and for middle schools, it’s 8 a.m. Research has shown that if teens get more sleep, attendance and school performance will improve. Sumit Bhargava, MD , pediatric sleep medicine specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, says that sleep needs to be prioritized, as it is important to the overall he

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 5, 2022

Thank you, Ken McGill , EdS LMFT, and Opeeka , for inviting me on your podcast, Innovation In Care Collaboration. I enjoyed our conversation and appreciate the opportunity to talk about the scope of school nursing practice. . You can listen to our conversation by clicking the link below: . The Relentless Need Continues – Making the School Environment Safe & Healthy for Learning. .

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Physical Education Update

JULY 31, 2022

Here’s a video you might discuss in your health classes. From Thailand (with sub-titles), it’s billed as one of the best anti-smoking ads ever. And indeed, it was highly effective in increasing the number of telephone inquires by Thais wanting to quit smoking. The video shows the reaction of young adults (and teens), when approached by a child asking for a light for a cigarette.

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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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RC Families

AUGUST 1, 2022

Do you ever have moments when keeping calm with your little children seems impossible? Perhaps you find yourself too angry to respond in a loving and calm way to your children. You know that yelling at your kids is not a good solution, but it’s hard not to react in a negative way when your. Read More.

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USA Today

JULY 31, 2022

The 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards played out to perfection on Sunday night, with the national spotlight shining brightly on the best in high school sports from across the country. Hosted by NFL greats Rob Gronkowski and Vernon Davis, the national awards show honored Players of the Year in 29 sports, plus special awards for Boys and Girls Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year and Play of the Year.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 3, 2022

I am so honored to participate in an episode of the webinar series by the BulletPointsProject team. Our topic is “The Impact of Firearm Violence and Threats on Student Health,” the details are below along with a link to register. I hope you will join in our conversation and share the link within your networks. . Topic: Episode 14 – The Impact of Firearm Violence and Threats on Student Health. .

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 1, 2022

This month, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Pediatrics – Foster City becomes the newest practice to join Stanford Medicine Children’s Health , the largest health care system in the Bay Area and one of the few in the country exclusively dedicated to pediatric and obstetric care. Formerly Foster City Pediatric Medical Group, the practice began in 1988 and consists of three board-certified pediatricians: Debra Yeh, MD; Subha Aahlad, MD; and Christine Hung, MD.

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S&S

AUGUST 4, 2022

It is officially time for Back to School! You can use this printable calendar in the classroom or at any organization, and plan lessons or themed activities around the each holiday. Download and print our daily holidays and observances calendar … Read More. The post September Daily Holidays & Observances Printable Calendar appeared first on S&S Blog.

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USA Today

AUGUST 1, 2022

If you feel like you saw an unexpected number of football players commit to Florida over the weekend, you’re probably not wrong — the Gators secured the services of four, four-star recruits between Thursday and Saturday. Wide receiver Aidan Mizell , cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson, safety Jordan Castell and wide receiver Andy Jean all committed to Florida in recent days, boosting the 2023 class to 16 commits, ranked No. 12 in the nation as of July 31.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 2, 2022

The term free-for-all, defined as a “chaotic situation lacking rules or structure, jumped into my mind as I tried to describe what it feels like to prepare for the upcoming school year. As I look around at school districts in my state and across the country, the one common denominator is the abject lack of data-driven COVID policies. We have reached a consensus of “whatever.” But you see, “whatever” is not a policy, it is literally giving up on safety.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 3, 2022

It wasn’t until after his liver transplant that Felix Pon’s personality began to shine. His rare liver disease left him bright yellow, itchy, depleted, and hardly able to smile. He’s making up for it today by greeting everyone he meets with a wide grin and a happy hello. “It was like a veil was lifted after his liver transplant. His good-natured, friendly personality came out,” says his mom, Katie Gilmer Pon.

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S&S

AUGUST 3, 2022

Our September Fitness Challenge Calendar is here! Back to School is just around the corner, and our printable calendar is a great resource that teachers can share with students in the classroom. It can also be shared with parents to encourage … Read More. The post September Printable Fitness Challenge Calendar appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 3, 2022

Find out about the top NBA centers in history Although the current game of basketball has several future Hall of Famers and game-changing centers, the game is starting to become dominated by small/power forwards and point/shooting guards. But make no mistake, if it weren’t for the golden eras of NBA centers, the game would have looked a lot different today.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 5, 2022

I was catching up on all of the news of the day, it was filled with updates on monkeypox (MPX), polio in wastewater in New York, and increasing COVID activity and I became more and more anxious about school reopening. Then I came across this Tweet that perfectly sums up the cognitive dissonance of the moment, “Public health responsibility at an individual level is an oxymoron.” Where do we go from here is the question that weighs most heavily on my mind.

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A Positive Approach To Teen Health

AUGUST 1, 2022

On August 15th we celebrate National Relaxation Day—a day meant for taking a breath, settling down, and just relaxing. It can be hard to avoid the daily toll our fast-paced lifestyles can take on our body and mind. We often find ourselves spread thin between working, taking care of our households, our children, our social life, or other daily functions necessary for life maintenance.

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S&S

AUGUST 1, 2022

Equipment: Balls (Dodgeball, Tennis Ball, Basketball) Balloons Masking Tape Rope (or tinikling cords) Chairs Building Blocks Ball Toss Race Have the group get into a circle and have one or more balls ready. The leader will begin by throwing, rolling, or … Read More. The post 6 Ice Breakers and Teambuilding Games for Camp and Recreation appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Changing the Game Project

AUGUST 4, 2022

“But dad, we have so much going on!” “Do we have to go mom? I want to play in another tournament?” “Will we miss out if we don’t do the extra private training?” Have you heard these types of sentiments before from your spouse or your children? I know I have. The past few weeks. The post Timeout! The Importance of Downtime for Youth Sports Families appeared first on Changing the Game Project.

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USA Today

JULY 31, 2022

It’s almost showtime! Tune in to see who will be named the nation’s best at 8 p.m. EDT today, July 31, on the USA TODAY Sports Awards website , the USA TODAY News and Sports streaming channels , YouTube and most smart televisions and devices. Rob Gronkowski will host the 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards alongside fellow Super Bowl-winning tight end, Vernon Davis.

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A Positive Approach To Teen Health

AUGUST 1, 2022

On August 14th we celebrate National Financial Awareness Day—a day that stresses the importance of keeping updated records of your finances and being responsible with your financial choices. This is, of course, a lot easier said than done. Finances can feel overwhelming and time-consuming; and making a budget or record can feel like too strenuous a task.

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The PE Specialist

AUGUST 1, 2022

Have you ever gotten to the end of the year and realized that you didn’t get around to teaching some really important areas of content? I find that one of my biggest struggles as a teacher is prioritizing the content I need to include and trying to fit everything that I need to teach my students into […].

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S&S

AUGUST 2, 2022

Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using pictures Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: any age Materials: Photographs, magazine pictures of animals, people, places & things Construction paper Lined paper Pencil Glue Scissors Colored pencils or … Read More. The post Student Writing Lesson Using Photographs – Classroom Ideas appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 4, 2022

Restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic caused 23 million children to miss their annual checkups , leaving some parents playing catch-up on their child’s recommended vaccinations. Health care experts say that taking your child to see their pediatrician for well-child visits and recommended vaccines is one of the best things a parent or guardian can do to protect their child and community from serious diseases that are easily spread.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 1, 2022

On behalf of Arizona Health and Physical Education President Arlo Pew, the Board of Directors would like to invite all interested professionals to submit a presentation proposal for the 2022 Arizona State Convention. The theme this year is “Covering All the Bases”. We will be back in person at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, on November 2 and 3.

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The Everlearner

AUGUST 3, 2022

I have been an England football fan (in the best ways) since being a young boy. I have vivid memories of staying up late to watch the England v Argentina quarter final in Mexico in 1986, when Maradona scored twice and Lineker scored once and almost twice after amazing wing play by the substitute John Barnes. I remember crying my eyes out in 1990, when Stuart Pearce and Chris Waddle missed penalties to lose to West Germany in the semi-finals.

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USA Today

JULY 31, 2022

With the reveal he would be attending Florida, wide receiver Aidan Mizell walked behind the Boone High School (Orlando, Fla.) sign to prove his commitment to the program. He emerged with real, living gators. There was a cry of excitement from the crowd as he approached the microphone once again with the small alligators, presumably babies, and spoke to the audience.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 5, 2022

Playing sports is a practical and fun way for many children to stay healthy and active. However, sports injuries account for almost one-third of all childhood injuries. So, finding a way for kids to get the most out of sports while also keeping safe is important for many parents. Christine Boyd, MD , the medical director of the Sports Medicine Program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health , offers her expert advice for the best ways to help young athletes reach their peak performance and avoid

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 2, 2022

Join us November 1-3, 2022 at the Phoenix Convention Center South Building for the 2022 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention. Interested in becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsoring an event? Email Lynn Preble at preble@azhpe.org. Registration for the 2022 State Convention is also currently available at 2022 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention Registration We are excited to present an in-person convention again this year.

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Montessori Physical Education

JULY 31, 2022

Now that it is already almost August, the new school year is right around the corner! I had an excellent summer, with the highlight being spending a little less than a week in Playa del Carmen. It was an amazing trip, and one of my favorite things was this epic show that went through the history of Mexico. To my luck, they had athlete / actors play the Juego de Maya (Mesoamerica), and it was super cool to watch as they portrayed the myth of the twins playing against the gods of the underworld.

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