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Reflecting on gender diversity in PE: A tool for educators to support inclusive practice

PE Scholar

Prompts for reflection, discussion and social change in PE in relation to gender diversity plus an action plan for inclusive practice.

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“If a Bee Stings You, Give it a Flower” – a student’s advice we can all use

Keeping Kids in Motion

Perspective: Seeing life through the lens of a child. Recently, we were deep into the culminating lesson of our team handball unit. After several fundamental classes based on skills and lead-up games, we decided it would be fun to break our class into teams of three to play small-sided, competitive games.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school. That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellnes

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From Band-Aids to Beach Days: Summer Reset Tips for School Nurses

Magnus Health

Summer break never feels long enough, especially for faculty and staff. As quickly as students empty the halls on the last day of school, employees are already gearing up for the year ahead. For school nurses, these precious months can be some of the best times to reflect, rejuvenate, and prepare their office for success. To help school nurses find that perfect balance between rejuvenation and preparation for the back-to-school season, we’ve compiled the top activities and habits to focus on dur

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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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A day in the life of a gender diverse student in PE

PE Scholar

Read this fictionalised story based on real conversations with gender diverse pupils who shared their PE experiences.

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Reflections from APE OSEP Scholars: The Critical Role of OSEP in Training Quality APE Teachers

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

Welcome to a new episode of What's New in APE! As many listeners know, there is a nationwide shortage of highly qualified APE teachers who are prepared to meet the diverse needs of these students. This is where the importance of targeted federal funding, such as that provided by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), comes into sharp focus.

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Why Your Child Needs Boundaries

RC Families

Boundaries with children are important because they shape healthy development, emotional security and respectful relationships. Even though most parents know this, they will find it difficult to set and enforce boundaries. Boundaries are often hard to enforce because kids test them frequently. But sometimes the parents are the reason for lack of boundaries.

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How Clarkson Hockey Uses Firstbeat to Drive Success On The Ice

First Beat

Since the 2014–2015 season, Clarkson University’s Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams have integrated Firstbeat Sports into their performance programs. In this article, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tad Johnson describes how they use the system and the contributions it has made to both teams’ numerous successes. During the time that the Clarkson hockey teams have been using Firstbeat, the men’s program has won an ECAC Tournament Championship and appeared in two NCAA tournaments.

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BRING BACK THE SWING SETS

Keeping Kids in Motion

In the 1970s, my siblings and I played on the same swing set at my elementary school that my mom had used back in the 1950s. Those swings endured for decades, staying in place until 2005 when they were removed. Everyone loved them.

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A Meaning-FULL Day for Meaningful PE By Kelly & Tori

Lampe

May 3, 2025 On a slightly rainy day on the beautiful campus of Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario a group of dedicated individuals gathered for the first (and definitely not the last!) Meaningful PE Learning Day.

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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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3 Hidden Warning Signs You’re Accidentally Keeping Your Athlete Stuck in Fear

Complete Performance

Has your athlete suddenly developed a fear of a skill they’ve done a hundred times before? You know they can do it physically, but something’s holding them back… and no matter what you try, nothing seems to help. In this week’s PerformHappy podcast episode, I’m… The post 3 Hidden Warning Signs You’re Accidentally Keeping Your Athlete Stuck in Fear appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Why Implement Fitness Testing in Elite Sport? A Breakdown for Coaches

First Beat

In this article, Firstbeat’s Sport Scientist Graham Stark explains the importance of conducting regular fitness tests with your athletes, the differences in maximal and submaximal fitness testing, and how Firstbeat’s new fitness testing feature works. Contents: Introduction The Challenges of Maximal Fitness Testing Why Do Submaximal Fitness Testing?

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Uphill Battle – Reflections and Realities as Another School Year Closes

Relentless School Nurse

Retrieved from Tattooed Buddha Closing a Difficult Year As another school year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on everything we carried personally and collectively. The weight, the worry, the moments of heartbreak, but also the connection, the quiet victories, and the fierce determination to keep showing up for our students, no matter what.

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Bodily diversity on the pitch: Moving away from sex-based assumptions in PE

PE Scholar

This research piece advocates that when we accept that bodies come in varying forms, we can create a more inclusive sporting space for all.

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