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The impact of feedback on performance and learning within PE

Drowning in the Shallow

INTRODUCTION What is feedback? Feedback is information that is provided to learners during practice, usually after a single trial or a group of trials and is considered one of the most important and studied factors which affect the learning of knowledge, skills, and behaviours (Schmidt et al, 2019).

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The Relentless School Nurse: HealthCetera – Let’s Talk School Health

Relentless School Nurse

What an honor to be invited to contribute to HealthCetera, as the Senior School Nurse Correspondent! Thank you, Barbara Glickstein, MPH, MS, RN, FAAN for featuring school health updates and the work of school nurses. This installment of HealthCetera features information for families to ensure a safe and healthy return to school for the 2023-2024 school year.

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FiT WORK #1 - Hygiene (2023)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT WORK #1 - Hygiene (2023) During Physical Education class you run , you sweat , and you inevitably get dirty. For those reasons, it is important to practice proper personal hygiene in order to avoid unpleasant odors and the spread of germs. For FiT Work #1, you will read 4 short articles related to personal hygiene and answer questions based on your reading.

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Living Donor Transplant Survivor Takes Center Stage at Giants’ Donate Life Game

Stanford Childrens

10-year-old Mason is swinging for the fences and raising awareness of the importance of organ donation. Photo courtesy of Donor Network West All eyes were on 10-year-old Mason Patel. Nothing would start until he uttered those time-honored words. “Play ball!” Mason called into the microphone, and the crowd erupted with cheers. As this year’s Play Ball Kid, Mason represented organ donor recipients at the San Francisco Giants’ 24th Annual Organ Donor Awareness Day on Aug. 30, also known as Donate L

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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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The 5 Best Notre Dame Fighting Irish To Play In the NFL

The Sporting

The 5 Greatest Notre Dame Players in NFL History The Notre Dame Fighting Irish boast one of the most successful college football programs in history. The emotive Notre Dame Fighting Irish motif The eleven-time national champions hold a unique place in the sport as Notre Dame has traditionally competed as one of six independent schools at the FBS level within the NCAA.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Congratulations Dr. Joseph Sakran & Brady on a Powerful Collaboration

Relentless School Nurse

Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Joseph Sakran on this inspired appointment as Board Chair and Chief Medical Officer of Brady. Sharing this fantastic news, retrieved directly from: [link]. BRADY WELCOMES RENOWNED PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT DR. JOSEPH V. SAKRAN AS BOARD CHAIR AND CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER @THISISOURLANE FOUNDER DR. JOSEPH SAKRAN BRINGS DECADES OF MEDICAL EXPERTISE TO NEW ROLE AS THE ONLY PHYSICIAN TO LEAD THE BOARD OF A MAJOR GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION ORGANIZATION.

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Supporting Young Patients and Families Through Their Cancer Care

Stanford Childrens

Across the country, thousands of children and teens diagnosed with cancer are facing life-threatening struggles. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – a time to recognize children and survivors affected by pediatric cancer in order to raise awareness and continue the research and treatment of the disease. There has been remarkable progress made in treatment and survivorship over the years – 85 percent of children with cancer now survive 5 years or more.

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David Hillier Interview: Life after football

The Sporting

David Hillier talks to us openly about his life after football, support from the game, and the realities of being a firefighter He made 143 appearances for Arsenal, helping them win the First Division, the FA Cup and the League Cup; and then he walked away to become a firefighter. David Hillier’s career is extraordinary, to say the least. Defensive midfielder David Hillier was a homegrown ace for the Gunners - he also starred for Portsmouth, Bristol Rovers and Barnet, making 260 career appearanc

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The Relentless School Nurse: Taking Intentional Pauses Are Part of My Back-to-School Plan – Part 2

Relentless School Nurse

This is part 2 of the power of taking intentional pauses as part of the 2023-2024 school year. If you read Part 1, you may have been wondering just how this is even possible! Taking intentional pauses as a school nurse is essential for your well-being and the quality of care you provide. Here are some strategies to effectively incorporate pauses into your daily routine: Plan Breaks : Schedule short breaks throughout your day.

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How to Teach Four Square in PE Class

The PE Specialist

What’s up PE Friends! Today I want to give you a few tips for teaching a CLASSIC game to your students that every kid should experience at some point in their life. It’s called Four Square!

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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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PACT Team Says Yes to Passed-Over Donor Heart, Giving Young Man a Second Chance

Stanford Childrens

Stanford Children’s uses innovation and bravery to provide a second heart transplant in a timely manner Two hundred and ninety five. That’s how many times Josh Cole’s donor heart was passed over by other centers before Stanford Medicine Children’s Health accepted it for transplant. Today, it’s beating strong and giving Josh another shot at life. Josh, a 24-year-old from Discovery Bay, California, has Danon disease—a very rare genetic condition that weakens muscles in the body, along with the hea

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Philip Rivers Belongs in the Hall of Fame

The Sporting

Why Phil Rivers should be in the Hall of Fame Ross Crawford makes the case for one of the great Quarterbacks taking his place among the greatest NFL players, in the Hall of Fame. Setting the Scene Phil Rivers catches the snap, takes a four-step drop, steps up in the pocket, and launches a high-arcing pass towards the endzone. The ball flutters and begins to fade, its trajectory falling a few yards short of the endzone.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Taking Intentional Pauses Are Part of My Back-to-School Plan – Part 1

Relentless School Nurse

This is part 1 of a two-part back-to-school series… Taking pauses in our role as school nurses holds immense significance as it allows us to recharge, reflect, and provide optimal care to our students. The school environment can be demanding, fast-paced, and emotionally draining, making it essential for us to incorporate regular breaks into our routine.

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afPE Responds to Government Publication of Sports Strategy

Association for Physical Education

30/08/2023 The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5 million adults and children get physically active by 2030, as […] The post afPE Responds to Government Publication of Sports Strategy appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Lessons From a Trauma Care Nurse Evacuated From the Maui Wildfires

Stanford Childrens

A pediatric trauma nurse spends time every summer in Maui with her family. This year, they were caught in the middle of the wildfires, which destroyed the historic town of Lahaina. Brittney Bunnell, RN, CNS, spends her days at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford overseeing the Pediatric Trauma Program , which involves coordinating care and working closely with Santa Clara County’s Office of Emergency Management.

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4-Square Non-Traditional Adaptations For Physical Education

Gopher PE

The physical education landscape is changing; from activities our students participate in outside of the classroom, uses of technology within the classroom, and options for students to choose their path in PE to name a few. However, in the mindset of all this change, we should revisit a playground classic, 4-square. When you make the right adjustments and put it into practice properly, 4-square can do a lot: it helps make good use of space, organizes and mixes students in a way that boosts activ

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The PE Theory Lesson Skills Checklist

The Everlearner

James aims to provoke you into thinking differently about PE theory lesson planning, with the introduction of his PE Theory Lesson Skills Checklist.

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PE: Co-curricular or Extracurricular?

Montessori Physical Education

What is the first thing a physical education teacher should do at the beginning of the year? Talk to your classroom teachers. “Why? I am a physical education teacher and I have my own classroom, whether it be the gym or outside.” While it is true that you have your own classroom, what is also true is that physical education is a co-curricular. “ “Co-curricular refers to activities, programs, and learning experiences that complement, in some way, what students are learning in school—i.e., ex

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When Cardinals Score, Teacher Win Grants

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SRP Touchdowns for Teachers Score funding for your classroom with SRP Touchdowns for Teachers. For every Arizona Cardinals touchdown in the 2023 NFL season, two teachers will receive a $500 grant from SRP. Details & Sign Up at: srp.

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New PE Policy Changes: Everything You Need to Know

Association for Physical Education

30/08/2023 As new PE policy changes come into force this autumn term, expert Dr Vanessa King, afPE Assistant Deputy CEO, breaks down everything leaders need to know. At the very […] The post New PE Policy Changes: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Trauma-Informed PE Series 3/3: Examples of how you can implement Trauma-Informed PE in your setting

PE Scholar

Over the last two weeks, we have released blogs on Trauma Informed PE: Relationships at the heart of Physical Education, & What is Trauma Informed PE?

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Vaginal Dysbiosis and the Supportive Role of Probiotics

Designs for Health

Research indicates that a healthy vaginal microbiome contains several strains of Lactobacillus that have unique properties to support vaginal health. Certain strains of Lactobacillus help maintain the vaginal microenvironment by producing lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide , and other chemicals that may target unwanted bacteria. Lactic acid helps maintain an acidic vaginal environment, with a pH between 3.5 and 4.5, that helps prevent the growth of unwanted bacteria.

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Proactive Mental Health Webinar – WEDNESDAY!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Learn more about the FREE proactive mental health resources provided by the Believe In You Student Empowerment Program by Varsity Brands. REGISTER NOW POWER Back to School with Student EMPOWERMENT JOURNALS Student Empowerment Journals are an easy, free and effective way to help your students build positive self-talk and growth mindset for the new school year.

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AKA Summer 2023 Wrap Up

AKA Sports

In light of my summer-end scatterbrain, and a collection of newly gained stress-wrinkles, for the sake of both myself and my audience , I have decided to stick with a blog format instead of providing a vlog. This summer has been a grind. While some summers are more seamless than others, this one has been particularly demanding. It’s important to note that our challenges during AKA summers are not a reflection on the kids and their abundance of energy or their challenging behaviors.

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Importance of Providing Additional Choices in Relation to Pupils’ Happiness, Mastery, Well-Being, Contentment, and Level of Physical Activity in Physical Education

PE Scholar

The importance of providing support to autonomy in PE, because it has a particularly positive effect on motivation in PE.

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Smart Boards In The Classroom For Physical Education

PLT4M

Smart boards in the classroom are becoming increasingly popular in physical education classes. These interactive boards provide a great way to engage students in a fun, dynamic way. Smart boards can be used to create interactive lessons and activities and to help guide students through different elements of class. We discuss the benefits of using smart boards in physical education classes and provide examples of how teachers can incorporate technology to improve student engagement and learning.

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All Convention Social

Arizona Health and Physical Education

We are please to announce that the 2023 All Convention Social will be held on Thursday, October 26th (5 pm to 8 pm) at Tap That Downtown, located at 909 North 5th Street Phoenix. All convention participants are free with registration and guest of convention participants are asked to pay $10. Please see the link below.

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How to shoot a health and fitness video: behind the scenes

My Zone

The sun rises, casting a warm, golden hue over a pristine beach, where the rhythmic sound of waves serves as a backdrop to a group of turbo-fit models. Their toned influencer bodies glisten with sweat as they power through a series of impractical and unachievable exercises.

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Data-Driven Training in the UFC – with Roman Fomin, Director of Sport Science at the Ultimate Fighting Championship – Ep. 20

First Beat

Welcome to the Firstbeat Sports Podcast where we talk with coaches and sports scientists to explore the latest in performance monitoring and how it is making a difference in NCAA and pro sports alike. We’re going to connect you with practical advice from the best in the business to help you take your athletes to the next level. In this episode, we’re chatting with Roman Fomin , a Firstbeat client since 2021.

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#022 How can we support players to master the ball?

Player Development Project

Reader,​​ Without a doubt, ball mastery is crucial in supporting young players' skill development. Not only is ball mastery important in order to play the game, but it supports players' confidence and competence at all levels. ​Scouting or identifying players is very subjective, but when I was working in England, I recall asking scouts what they looked for most in a player technically?

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Supporting your Teen During the Back to School Season

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

The back-to-school season is officially here and allows a fresh start for our youth. The back-to-school season brings forth a number of emotions, some of which include uncertainty, excitement, nervousness, joy, and so forth. It is understandable that these emotions may interchange and overlap with one another. Thus, we hope to provide parents, guardians, and teens a few tips and strategies to support the transitions and feelings that often derive with the start of a new school year!

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STA and Swim England Work Collaboratively to Ensure School Swimming Standards are Clearly Defined

Association for Physical Education

29/08/2023 The two leading swimming bodies in England, STA and Swim England, have joined forces to clarify the outcomes set out in the national curriculum on swimming and water safety; […] The post STA and Swim England Work Collaboratively to Ensure School Swimming Standards are Clearly Defined appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Augusta Golf Course: A Guide to Augusta National Home of the Masters

The Sporting

Augusta National Golf Club: The Masters and The Augusta Golf Course Kyle Smith returns with the latest in his series profiling some of the world's most well-known golf courses. This time, it’s the ‘Augusta Golf Course’ - which is, of course, the Augusta National, Home of The Masters. Augusta National Golf Club is located in Augusta, Georgia and is widely known as one of the most beautiful courses in the game of golf.

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PART 2 - What is the power of play for adults and seniors?

Fit and Fun Play

We were eager to delve deeper into the topic of the Power of Play from a fresh perspective. For many reasons, older adults form the belief that maintaining physical health is best achieved in individual fitness or therapeutic activities. Although there is no doubt that medically based therapy is something that should be performed when prescribed as it can be vital for personal health.

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Stefan Mauk: A Footballer’s Mentality

Player Development Project

The psychological component of football underpins everything that a player does. But mindset and other mental skills can be the hardest attributes for children (and professional athletes) to develop. In this article, A-League winner Stefan Mauk discusses his path to building a positive and constructive mentality, and how a focus on processes, not outcomes, helps him to perform at his best in the professional game.