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Canada’s Best Kept Secret: Grants to Enhance your PE Program!

Gopher Sport

I grew up in a rural town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, where children spent their entire childhood engaged in sports. Whether playing basketball on weekends in the gym or road hockey in the streets after supper, sports were a fundamental part of our upbringing. From as young as I can remember, I wanted to pursue a career in education, inspired by my mother.

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Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Modelling

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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4 Surprising Botanicals to Promote Normal GLP-1 Production

Designs for Health

Nearly 75% of the American adult population aged 20 years and older is overweight or obese. Children are not far behind, as 55.6% of children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 years are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for numerous chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease , type 2 diabetes mellitus , cancer , osteoarthritis , and liver and kidney diseases.

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Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer With the San Francisco Giants

Stanford Childrens

On a sunny day at Oracle Park, the crowd roared in support as the scoreboard displayed the words “Fight Against Pediatric Cancer” during the San Francisco Giants’ Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day. On the field, childhood cancer patients stood next to the players during the national anthem. There of them were patients at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.

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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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5 Actions That Will Impact Your Child for Life

RC Families

You can say all the right words to your child and those words are important, but your actions prove more about who you are. Your actions will shout louder than any words you may say. Your actions will tell your child everything they need to know about who you are and what you believe.

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Parenting Through Mental Blocks with Sport Mom & Coach Holly Johnson

Complete Performance

In the latest episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Holly Johnson, a dedicated sport mom, coach, and member of our PerformHappy community. Holly shares her powerful journey of navigating mental blocks with her daughter, a tumbler and dancer. As… The post Parenting Through Mental Blocks with Sport Mom & Coach Holly Johnson appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Skills, skills, skills

The Everlearner

In this week's post, we will explore the importance of teaching specific skills in PE education. Learn how to prepare students for exams by focusing on skill development and accessing valuable exam analysis resources. Read on!

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How to Use Model Magic as a Versatile Tool for Student Learning

S&S

Model Magic® by Crayola is more than just a fun crafting material – it can be used as a powerful tool to enhance learning across various subjects and developmental areas. From sensory play to creative problem-solving, model magic offers endless … Read More The post How to Use Model Magic as a Versatile Tool for Student Learning appeared first on S&S Blog.

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A Physical Literacy Informed Approach to PE

PE Scholar

Physical literacy has a huge role to play in supporting the design and delivery of physical education in both secondary and primary school.

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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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Protecting Teens from Sextortion

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

Sextortion is a threat to the next generation. Let’s be aware of the danger and be willing to talk about it. What is sextortion? Sextortion is “extortion in which a perpetrator threatens to expose sexually compromising information (such as sexually explicit private images or videos of the victim) unless the victim meets certain demands.” [i] Victims often know their extorters.

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The Lineup – May 2024 Edition

Every Kids Sports

Vol. 3, May 2024 Hi , welcome to the May issue of the Lineup! In this month’s issue, we’re going to explore: New data on sports and mental health Partnership update with the Denver Broncos Foundation A new relationship with former American Gladiator Lori Fetrick Spring sports participation data and testimonials We’re sure you’ll enjoy this engaging and informative read!

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8 Trivia Games to Stimulate Cognitive Functions and Improve Memory

S&S

Trivia is more than just a fun game – it’s a powerful tool for mental and social enrichment. Engaging in trivia stimulates cognitive functions for kids and adults, helping to improve memory and concentration through the challenge of recalling diverse … Read More The post 8 Trivia Games to Stimulate Cognitive Functions and Improve Memory appeared first on S&S Blog.

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PE Insights Episode 30 Andy Vasily – Checking in with your students: connections, curiosity and challenge

PE Scholar

Welcome to another episode of the PE Insights podcast, in which Nathan Walker dives into discussions on physical education.

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Constipation in Children

Stanford Childrens

When you have a baby, everyone jokes about the perils of diaper changes. What they don’t tell you is that you will spend years concerning yourself with the details of your child’s bodily functions. So, when your kid is constipated, it’s natural to be concerned. To help ease your worries, Amina Ahmed, MD , a Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician at South Bascom Pediatrics , offers her advice for managing your child’s constipation.

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The Lineup – June 2024 Edition

Every Kids Sports

Vol. 3, June 2024 Hi , welcome to the June issue of the Lineup! In this month’s issue, we’re going to explore: Our new Executive Director Project Play Summit insights How to keep kids engaged in sports Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and U.S. Soccer We’re sure you’ll enjoy this engaging and informative read! – James Suri, Marketing Director, Every Kid Sports Field notes.

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Understanding the School Nursing Practice Framework™ 

Magnus Health

In 2016, the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) released its Framework for 21 st Century School Nursing Practice. This Framework became an essential tool for school nurses and health staff, outlining what successful student healthcare looks like. Recently, NASN updated their framework to reflect the state of healthcare and education in 2024.

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Fortune & Coates Sponsors Inspiring Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast Visit to Local Primary School

Sports for Schools

On Wednesday, November 15th, Great Athletes visited Milwards Primary School for an inspiring event with Commonwealth Games Gold medal-winning gymnast Steve Frew. Frew brought energy, enthusiasm, and a wealth of experience to the pupils at Milwards. Fortune and Coates, a local estate agency based in Harlow, proudly sponsored the visit. The day kicked off with a fun-filled fitness circuit, engaging students from Reception to Year 6.

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Model School: Mabry Middle School

Heartzones

“ What I like most about using Heart Zones is being able to refocus my time, attention, and efforts on teaching rather than crowd control.” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” What was your first experience with Physical Education technology?

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Meet joy!

Every Kids Sports

Meet joy! Spreading happiness through the power of play At Every Kid Sports, we believe that every child deserves the chance to experience the pure, unfiltered joy that comes from playing sports. Play is more than just fun; it’s a powerful conduit for joy, growth, and connection. This belief is at the heart of our latest initiative: the “Meet joy!

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Using Firstbeat Sports Training Effect During Return-to-Play

First Beat

The Return-to-Play process, or indeed any conditioning program that is not in the form of the athlete’s sport, can be a challenge to manage. Questions such as how much should my athlete do, what activities should we do, and how this compares to the demands of their sport can be difficult to answer. One example I use often is that of high-speed running in soccer.

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Evie Waring: Hockey and Spartan World Championships with heart rate training

My Zone

Discover how Evie Waring uses heart rate training and Myzone technology to reach new heights in her fitness journey, including competing at the Spartan World Championships.

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How Microlearning Boosts Workforce Retention and Engagement

FACTS Management

Boost retention and engagement with microlearning. FACTS LMS offers tailored solutions for modern workforce training, keeping employees productive.

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The Lineup – August 2024 Edition

Every Kids Sports

Vol. 4, August 2024 Hi , welcome to the August issue of the Lineup! In this month’s issue, we’re going to explore: Unique approaches to advertisement during the 2024 Paris Olympics The effects participating in youth sports can have on your mental health from childhood all the way through adulthood Introductions to some new faces on the Every Kid Sports team and a new fundraising campaign A family that has access to sports thanks to our supporters Enjoy this content and please don’t h

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The Crucial Role of Quick Support in Student Life Management Software

FACTS Management

In the fast-paced world of modern technology, where innovation and efficiency are key, having quick access to support is a big deal.

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Hinsen brothers – passion for soccer

Every Kids Sports

How soccer changed everything for the Hinsen brothers In Vail, Arizona, two young boys have found more than just a game in soccer—they’ve discovered confidence, friendship, and a brighter future. Cassian and Ozilas Hinsen, ages 5 and 7, have thrived in ways their mother, Samantha, never anticipated, thanks to their involvement in the sport. For Cassian, life took an unexpected turn on his third birthday when his father tragically passed away.

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Myzone saved my life. I don’t know how I would've survived without it

My Zone

Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate system.

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The Lineup – July 2024 Edition

Every Kids Sports

Vol. 3, July 2024 Hi , welcome to the July issue of the Lineup! In this month’s issue, we’re going to explore: The hidden motivations behind the growing commitment to youth sports The financial shifts effecting grassroots sports Unique partner spotlights An exclusive radio interview with our Executive Director, Eleana A few of the kids you’ve given access to sports to We’re sure you’ll enjoy this engaging and informative read!