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Using Ask, Listen, Learn’s Underage Drinking Prevention Curriculum in Your Classroom

SHAPE America

October is Health Literacy Month. SHAPE America defines health literacy as, “…the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one’s own health and the health of others.” As health educators, it is important to teach our students to be health literate. Health-literate students can understand how their decisions affect their health and well-being and the health and well-being of those around them.

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The Relentless School Nurse: What School Nurses Make…

Relentless School Nurse

Lisa Sicilio, an amazing Texas school nurse leader, wrote this poem in 2014 after listening to a powerful keynote by Taylor Mali at the NASN 2014 conference in San Antonio! I came across a reprint on the School Nurse Facebook group. Thank you, Holly David for posting! WHAT SCHOOL NURSES MAKE ©2014 By Lisa Sicilio, BSN, RN, NCSN Adapted from “What Teachers Make” by Taylor Mali She says the problem with school nurses

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The Journey From Pediatric Cancer Patient to Future Physician

Stanford Childrens

Ryan stands outside of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford after receiving his white coat, which marks the launch of a MD student’s educational journey. It’s a day that Ryan Sathianathen will never forget. After an entire morning of waiting with no calls or emails, he assumed he would have to go through the entire process of applying to medical school again.

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Optimizing Training & Recovery in the AFL: Expert Insights with Sydney Swans

First Beat

Wednesday 09 October at 6PM Sydney Time (AEDT) /8AM UK /9AM Central Europe Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes webinar with the performance team of the Sydney Swans and Firstbeat’s Nigel Stockill! Learn firsthand how the Swans utilize Firstbeat Sports to enhance player performance and recovery. Gain insights into: Individualized Training Responses: Explore how training impacts players differently, with a real-world comparison between a first-year player and a more experienced player in th

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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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PE Scholar Education and Training Impact Report 2023

PE Scholar

PE Scholar provides a wide range of professional development for teachers,coaches and education professionals working in physical education, sport

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Critical School Safety Conversation on The Visible Voices Podcast

Relentless School Nurse

The Visible Voices Podcast is a vibrant platform that amplifies diverse perspectives on healthcare, equity, and current trends. Hosted by Dr. Resa E. Lewiss, this podcast invites thought leaders and advocates to share their insights and experiences, fostering meaningful conversations that resonate with listeners. You can listen to my conversation with Dr.

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Build, Peak, Maintain

The Everlearner

Discover the Build-Peak-Maintain model for effective teaching, promoting long-term retention and student success through structured learning and reactivation strategies.

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Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Questioning: Cold Calling

PE Scholar

Applying effective teaching techniques to Physical Education (PE) This series of PE pedagogy techniques follows our previous series on key PEdagogical

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The Connection Between Athletic Identity and the Yips

AASP

As an athlete, you spend an incredible amount of time preparing both your body and mind for the challenges of sport competition. Recently, athletes have spoke out about negative experiences associated with sports and the limited resources available to help navigate these problems. One common issue is what is commonly referred to as the yips. The Yips has been defined as "a psycho-neuromuscular impediment affecting the execution of fine motor skills during sport performance” (Clark et al., 2015,

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Is Parenting Today Harder Than It Was 30 Years Ago?

RC Families

Thirty years ago, I was in the trenches of parenting. My three kids were young and I was a busy, tired and sometimes overwhelmed mom. As I work with parents today and help them meet the challenges they face, I can’t help but wonder: is parenting harder today than it was 30 years ago?

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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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Building Mental Flexibility with Former Australian Elite Gymnast Maddi Leydin

Complete Performance

In today’s podcast, I sit down with Maddi Leydin, a former international elite gymnast, NCAA superstar, and now a psychologist in training. Maddi shares her journey through the highs and challenges of elite gymnastics and her transition into a career focused on helping others. We… The post Building Mental Flexibility with Former Australian Elite Gymnast Maddi Leydin appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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PE Insights Episode 31 Rachel Ford – Storytelling in physical education

PE Scholar

Introduction In this episode, Rachel Ford, an experienced physical education teacher working in China, shares her insights with Nathan on how storytelling

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14 Stress Relief Squeeze Balls For Your Activity Program

S&S

Stress balls are an excellent self-regulation therapy tool that can greatly enhance focus and concentration. They are particularly beneficial for students, especially those with autism or ADHD, as they help manage daily stress and improve attention in the classroom. By … Read More The post 14 Stress Relief Squeeze Balls For Your Activity Program appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Engaging Pickleball Activities for PE Classes

Gopher PE

Pickleball has rapidly become a favorite sport in physical education programs across the country. Combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, it offers students a dynamic and inclusive way to stay active. Its ease of learning and adaptability make it perfect for school settings, allowing students of all ages and skill levels to participate and enjoy.

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Jump Rope (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Learnin’ The Ropes & Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module was developed in partnership with the team from Learnin’ The Ropes and OPEN. For decades, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. This module reinforces basic rope jumping skills and then progresses to include a variety of tricks, challenges, long rope jumping, and cooperative routines.

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Firefighters honor 9/11 heroes in annual StairMaster Memorial Climb with Myzone support

My Zone

More than 100 firefighters gathered in Lake Forest, California, to take part in the fourth annual StairMaster 9/11 Memorial Climb to honor the 343 responders who gave their lives on September 11, 2001.

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Creative Reads Book & Activity Kit for the Classroom – Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

S&S

by Olivia Companion, CDP, CMDCP – Purple Hydrangea Dementia Care Consultation & Support Creative Reads Kits are exclusive book and activity kits from S&S Worldwide. They currently have 8 kit options, and one of them is my favorite childhood book by … Read More The post Creative Reads Book & Activity Kit for the Classroom – Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Celebrating National Online Learning Day with FACTS

FACTS Management

Celebrate National Online Learning Day with FACTS! Explore how our LMS and Professional Development tools empower educators and adult learners.

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Empowering Homeless Liasons: A Daily Practice Resource Guide

Rennie Center

Empowering Homeless Liasons: A Daily Practice Resource Guide August 2024 catherine-rauseo Fri, 09/13/2024 - 10:34 The number of students experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts has grown substantially over the last few years. More than 31,000 Massachusetts students experienced homelessness during the 2023-2024 school year, a 20 percent increase from the previous year.

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Onboarding Myzone: A complete guide for gym owners to drive engagement and retention

My Zone

This guide will walk gym owners through the setup process, from onboarding to getting members excited about using Myzone, boosting gym retention, and fostering a thriving fitness community.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Balancing Your Skin From the Inside Out

Designs for Health

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that can be found primarily in fish, fish oil, flax and chia seeds, and some nuts. They include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The richest dietary source of EPA and DHA is seafood, especially oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, and herring.

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National Family Day: Making Learning a Family Affair

FACTS Management

Read our blog to see how families can become an integral part of student learning outside of the classroom.

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How to develop and nurture physical literacy 

PE Scholar

What is physical literacy?