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Simple Setup – Maximize Efficiency In PE from Start to Finish

Keeping Kids in Motion

Transition time can be one of the trickiest parts of teaching physical education. There are the transitions between classes where one class leaves the gym while the next class is waiting at the door. Our goal is to get the incoming class moving as.

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The Relentless School Nurse: NASN in the HOT Seat on Capitol Hill

Relentless School Nurse

Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, LCPC, NCSN, NCC, CAE, FNASN is retiring as Executive Director of NASN after her dedicated service to our national organization for the past twelve years. On the eve (the end of April) of her well deserved retirement, she was called to Capitol Hill to face the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The committee held a hearing to “examine the consequences of COVID-19 school closures on student development and the role federal health agencies and

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Focus on Individual Activities Increases Physical Education Participation

Physical Education Update

In Ontario, Canada, students are required to take physical education only in their first year of high school. That leaves three years in which secondary school students need not participate in PE. In most schools that results in a dramatic decline in PE participation. A teacher at Essex District High School near Windsor Ontario, has found a way to increase PE participation past grade 9 by 20%.

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Tony Xia: The Man Who Nearly Destroyed Aston Villa Football Club

The Sporting

Tony Xia: The Suspect Businessman Who Nearly Destroyed Aston Villa Aston Villa were just days away from administration after missing a tax bill in 2018. The club had missed out on promotion from the Championship, their chief executive was suspended, and their fraudulent owner was struggling to get funds from China to pay creditors. The founding members of the Premier League were close to oblivion due to one dubious businessman who ended up being jailed after an investigation into his financial d

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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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Celebrating Women in Critical Care Transport: Caring for Patients on the Road and in the Air

Stanford Childrens

At Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, we are looking to the sky and the ground as we honor our Critical Care Transport (CCT) program during Women’s History Month. Its all-female led nursing team in obstetrics and neonatology , and (at times) in pediatrics , provides 24/7 coverage of critical care air and ground transports for neonatal, pediatric, and pregnant patients coming to Stanford Medicine from across California and nationwide.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Don’t Look Away From this Little Girl’s Pain – You Can Do Something, Demand Action!

Relentless School Nurse

Nicole Hester/The Tennessean This little girl is clearly traumatized. This photo, taken by Nicole Hester of The Tennessean, captured this student’s response as she was being driven away from the scene of another horrific school shooting. She was being taken to the reunification center. Don’t look away from her pain, this is the face of trauma.

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Sid Hudson: A Baseball Lifer

The Sporting

An Interview with Baseball Lifer Sid Husdon - By Norman L. Macht A 6-4 right-handed pitcher for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox (1940-1954), Sid Hudson went directly from Class D minor leagues to the major leagues. In his first big league start, he faced a Boston Red Sox lineup of Dom DiMaggio, Doc Cramer, Jimmy Foxx , Joe Cronin, Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr.

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Send a Teacher to #SHAPEseattle

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America’s “Send a Teacher” initiative highlights the important role that health and physical education can play in the lives of students. This initiative was conceptualized by Andy Milne, SHAPE America’s 2017 National Health Education Teacher of the Year. Grant recipients receive a full registration to the 2023 National Convention & Expo in Seattle and a one-year SHAPE America Select membership.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Conference Four Years in the Making

Relentless School Nurse

In March of 2020, as the world shut down, our New Jersey State School Nurse Association (NJSSNA) executive board made the decision to cancel our annual Spring conference. It was scheduled for March 27 – 28, 2020 and in the first days of March that unforgettable year, we were not sure what was ahead of us. I remember the long and difficult conversations about what to do, given the proximity of our conference, as the unknown was looming with news of a novel virus rapidly approaching.

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Don’t Be That Awkward Runner

Physical Education Update

As a running coach, I see all sorts of technical errors in my runners. Especially from those who have patterned themselves after television or running magazines and THINK they are emulating those models. In fact, what an athlete thinks they are doing often doesn’t match reality. In this video, called “Don’t Be That Awkward Runner,” you’ll see some over-exaggerated, humorous examples.

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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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Sam Mele; Player. Manager, Scout for 46 years

The Sporting

An Interview with the Incredible Sam Mele - By Norman L. Macht Sabath “Sam” Mele was the nephew of 15-year major leaguer Tony and one-year major-leaguer Al Cuccinello. An outfielder, Mele broke in with the Red Sox in 1947 and played for five other teams in a 10-year career before managing the Minnesota Twins 1961-1967. He then scouted for the Red Sox for 25 years.

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Good Luck Toni!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Every year, some of the best and brightest educators are nominated to represent SHAPE America’s five districts. Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? Check out our website to see the award recipients in each of the following categories: Adapted Physical Education Health Education Elementary Physical Education Middle School Physical Education High School Physical Education In March 2023, five outstanding educators will be named the SH

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The Relentless School Nurse: Support the 27th Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace Supporting the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s Mission!

Relentless School Nurse

Dr. Peter Masiakos is raising funds for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute through their annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace on May, 14, 2023. He is also the Co-Director of Mass General Hospital’s Gun Violence Prevention Center. Here is a link to Dr. Masiakos’s fundraising page: [link]. I have cared for many victims of gun violence and have had to tell mothers about the death of their child—the worst part of my job.

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Tips for Shot Put and Discus

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

The Sporting

The Fascinating History of Stimulants in Sports Sports writer Norman L. Macht explains the history of stimulants in sports, including quotes from experts and dramatic stories from the past. Athletes will do what is necessary to win Imagine a room filled with the world’s top track stars and marathoners. A scientist in a white coat stands before them.

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Controlling Possession: Full Session #1

Player Development Project

Quick Navigation About the Video Interpreting the Diagrams Part 1: Skills Circle Part 2: Random Passing Square Part 3: 3v3 With Target Players Part 4: Small Sided Game – Channels Game Moments of the Game The PDP team believes that in football, there are four moments of the game. They are, controlling possession, defending, transition (attacking or defensive) and creating and scoring.

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National Curriculum for PE

PE Scholar

This post provides an overview of the current national curriculum for PE in England and how it has evolved.

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Adventures at #SHAPEseattle

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Join Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Lara Cox and Membership Chair, Toni Chilton as they share their adventures from the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention that is currently taking place in Seattle. Please visit the following social media links to view their adventures.

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The 5 Greatest Major League Pitchers of All-Time

The Sporting

The Best Major League Pitchers of All-Time There is no doubt that one of the keys to any winning baseball team is a good pitching staff. Strength in depth in the bullpen is one thing, but a genuine ‘Ace’ on your team is another. Who are the greatest ‘Aces’ in MLB history? Legendary Major League pitcher, Nolan Ryan In this article, find out about the 5 greatest Major League pitchers.

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A Bridge Between the Concrete and Abstract

Montessori Physical Education

Why are the Montessori materials so crucial for children? Initially, when Dr. Montessori observed children taking different mental aptitude tests, she noticed that the children wanted to continue working well after the test. For younger children, the tests involved manipulatives they “played with.” They were naturally attracted to the tests because they were fun and interesting.

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4 Games to Play with Children Dealing with Depression

Keeping Kids in Motion

Playing games can help children deal with depression. Discover 4 types of games that offer psychological benefits and escape from negative thoughts. Learn how games can improve mental well-being, cognitive abilities, and social skills, and reduce symptoms of depression.

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Dear AQA GCSE PE students, this is how to ace your Paper 1 exam

The Everlearner

Dear AQA GCSE PE student, Yes, you! The one reading this post. I wanted to ask for a few moments of your time in order to share with you a few ideas about how to really prepare sharply for your Paper 1 exam.

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The 10 Biggest College Football Stadiums

The Sporting

The Top 10 Biggest College Football Stadiums of All-Time There is no doubt that college football has some meccas when it comes to its stadiums - but where are the 10 biggest college football stadiums ever? Rose Bowl Stadium, home to the UCLA Bruins In this article, we’ll talk about the 10 US college football stadiums with the biggest capacity, along with something a little special about each stadium.

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Spring Mile Reflection 2023

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

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Associations between Parent Attitudes and on- and off-Screen Behaviours of Preschool Children in Singapore

PE Scholar

The relationships between parent and child digital media use. Parent attitude on on-and off-screen habits and quality of life of children.

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Teaching Kids to Share

RC Families

Teaching kids to share may feel like a never-ending effort to re-program your children. It seems that most little ones are born with the instinct to not want to share. Start early teaching your kids to share; it is a social skill they need so they can play cooperatively with friends and siblings and so.

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Ninja Weapons 101: Ninja weapons explained

The Sporting

Weapons used by Ninja and in the Martial Art of Ninjutsu The martial art of Ninjitsu is certainly a mysterious one and the plethora of weapons used by Ninjas are as varied as they are deadly. Ninjitsu may not be modernised, and not as popular as martial arts such as Karate or Kung Fu but it is actually useful martial art to learn about for self-defence.

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Doctor’s Office, Urgent Care or Emergency Room: What’s the Right Choice for Your Child?

Stanford Childrens

It’s 5:30 p.m. on a Friday, and suddenly your toddler’s sniffle turns into a raging fever, or maybe your 11-year-old gets hurt at soccer practice. You know they need medical care, but it can be difficult to figure out the right place to take your child. Do you go to the emergency room, an urgent care center, or the pediatrician’s office? Pediatrician Lauren Strelitz, MD, of Bayside Medical Group – Pinole sheds some light on the differences between the three to help you make the best decision for

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Ofsted Deep Dive Preparation

PE Scholar

This MS Form is ideal to duplicate, edit and share with your PE teaching staff the day before an Ofsted deep dive to support PE lead conversations.

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Tax Write Offs. AKA All Sports Camps Count!

AKA Sports

For those of you new (or old), who are wondering if the AKA All Sports Camps count for summer child care and are eligible for tax credit.the answer is and has always been, yes! And if you ever are in need of your AKASPORT Statement, you can always contact us at info@akasport.org and we’ll get you taken care of! (AKASPORT Tax Id - 03-0545137) Here's some good information from the State of Minnesota.

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10 ways to keep children active over Easter

Sports for Schools

With most schools set to break up for the Easter Holidays on Friday, here are some of our top tips of how to have a fun break whilst also keeping fit and active. Plan outdoor activities Encourage children to participate in outdoor activities such as bike rides, picnics, and playing games like football or frisbee. It’s a great way to keep them active and engaged.

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Showcase District – Michigan: Melvindale-North Allen Park School District

Heartzones

Strong Middle School , located in Melvindale, Wayne County, Michigan, continues to make big technology changes. Coach Marissa Cox and her teaching partner Mike Hill are leading that change in their subject area Physical Education and Health (HPE). As Melissa explains, “About 5 years ago our district went through a big technology incorporation. That was the beginning of our goal to find and incorporate heart rate sensors along with other technology options designed to promote physical activity.

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Primary PE and School Sport Premium 2023

The PE Hub

What is the Primary PE and Sport Premium? The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. The initiative was introduced in 2013, and since then, schools have received significant additional funding to help them enhance their PE and sports provision.

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Stress Awareness Month

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

The month of April is upon us, and so is stress awareness month. Stress is a biological response to a perceived threat (Harrington, 2013). It can be both mental and physical and affect youth and adults alike. Our stress responses, such as fight or flight, are processes designed to help us survive through stress. Chemicals and hormones surge through the body that help you respond to a particular problem.

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afPE Announce New Staff Appointments

Association for Physical Education

The post afPE Announce New Staff Appointments appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.