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The “Fun Theory” is a Physical Education Staple

Physical Education Update

The “Fun Theory” is the idea that “something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better.”

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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

Vaping nicotine can sideline young athletes. You can help keep them in the game. The Price of Vaping Nicotine Logan was a young athlete who started vaping. After a few months, she felt so bad she didn’t want to leave her house.

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SCOOTER KAYAK TAG – Scooters become KAYAKS eliminating PINCHED fingers!

Keeping Kids in Motion

We’ve all learned to accept that when the scooter boards are pulled out of the PE closet for action, they need to be accompanied by a bucket of ice and sandwhich bags. Pinched fingers are an inevitable part of scooter games. ELIMINATE PINCED. Physical Education

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Raising Fearless Children: 5 Ways to Nurture Bravery

RC Families

Raising fearless children, whether on the ball field or in the classroom, is a good goal for every parent. But what if your child struggles with fear? Fear of failure? Fear of risk? Fear of not being good enough? Where does this fear come from? It shows up in children without any warning and you.

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Primary PE and Sport Premium: Conditions of Grant 2022 to 2023 Update

Association for Physical Education

24/02/2023 Allocations for 2022 to 2023 and the terms and conditions that local authorities, maintained schools and academies must follow.

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Connecting the Dots to Eliminating Mental Blocks

AASP

<h3>What Is a Mental Block?</h3> </h3> <p>A mental block is a disconnect between the mind and body, or the conscious and unconscious mind. Mental blocks occur in various spaces within sport performance.

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Fitness Test 2.0: Measure, maintain and improve with Myzone

My Zone

Measure, maintain and improve fitness with the MZ-Fitness Test 2.0. Community

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Baby MJ Battles an Extremely Rare, Strange Heart Defect and Wins

Stanford Childrens

The Egan family of Portola Valley, California, has an inspiring motto. During dark days, it kept them focused on what was more important than anything else: their daughter MJ’s survival.

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The Relentless School Nurse: “Taking Action: 10 Top Priorities to Promote Health Equity and Well-Being in Nursing”

Relentless School Nurse

I don’t think I would have ever predicted adding writer to my list of descriptors when I began my nursing career more than thirty-eight years ago. The Relentless School Nurse grew out of a desire to describe the scope of school nursing practice.

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Dear A-level PE student, this is how to make your AQA PE exams a breeze!

The Everlearner

If you are an AQA A-level PE student, it is in your interest to read this post. By way of an introduction, I am James Simms. I am a PE teacher and I have managed the biggest and most successful A-level PE programmes in the world.

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Beep Test: Every effort counts

My Zone

Understand true aerobic fitness with the globally acknowledged fitness test. Community

Fitness 98
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The Synergy of Vitamins D and K on Bone Health

Designs for Health

Bone-related diseases are a global health problem. The prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures are increasing worldwide, particularly in postmenopausal women. Proper nutrition is crucial for the support of bone health, with calcium typically in the limelight.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Taking on the Public Health Crisis of Gun Violence

Relentless School Nurse

There are some quotes that reverberate in my mind. One, from Nicholas Kristof, was in a recent New York Times Op Ed; A Smarter Way to Reduce Gun Violence. I continue to return to this statement weeks after first reading the column.

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Volleyball “Fry Pan” Passing Drills

Gopher PE

These three partner activities, using a fry pan, a beanbag, and a tennis ball, are fun ways to develop the skill of passing in volleyball. These drills will help students learn to track a moving object and to move with good stance and footwork.

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‘The Next Ronaldinho’: What happened to Kerlon?

The Sporting

The True Story of Kerlon: What Happened to ‘The Next Ronaldinho’? There have been many Brazilian players dubbed ‘the next Ronaldinho’ by the media who never came close to achieving such greatness in football.

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Handball Activity Prompt Card

PE Scholar

This Handball activity prompt card covers the key rules, misconceptions and teaching points for 4 of the main identified skills

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The Relentless School Nurse: If Only We Could Bubble Wrap Our Students to Keep Them Safe…

Relentless School Nurse

We have had a series of community shootings that have resulted in lockouts in schools over the past few weeks. My alert has rung too many times in recent months, due to community gun violence that requires schools to respond.

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The Biochemistry of Ashwagandha

Designs for Health

Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) is a botanical that has been used for thousands of years to support many aspects of human health. Its species name, somnifera , is Latin for “sleep-inducer.”

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Johnny Roseboro: Catching Koufax and Drysdale

The Sporting

An Interview with Catcher Johnny Roseboro - By Norman L. Macht Born in Ashland, Ohio, in 1933, Johnny Roseboro was a catcher for the Dodgers in Brooklyn and Los Angeles (1957-1970), then two years with the Twins and one with the Washington Senators.

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Book Review: Pedagogies of Social Justice in Physical Education and Youth Sport

PE Scholar

A review and brief summary of Pedagogies of Social Justice in Physical Education by Lynch, Walton-Fisette & Luguetti published in 2022 Insight

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Secondary PE Poster and Resouces

Association for Physical Education

Poster & Resources will appear here The post Secondary PE Poster and Resouces appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E. Uncategorised

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Recent Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Explores Potential Link Between Certain Micronutrients and Glucose Metabolism

Designs for Health

Evidence suggests that some changes in blood sugar metabolism have been linked with certain micronutrient deficiencies. Trace elements may play an important role in healthy glucose metabolism by helping to transport glucose across cell membranes and by helping to modulate insulin sensitivity.

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New York Yankees Colors and Logo: A History and Color Codes

The Sporting

Why do the New York Yankees wear navy blue and white? The story of the Yankees colors, including full color codes In this article, we look at the history and details of the New York Yankees logo and colors.

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Dear A-level PE student - how to make your AQA PE exams a breeze!

The Everlearner

If you are an AQA A-level PE student, it is in your interest to read this post. By way of an introduction, I am James Simms. I am a PE teacher and I have managed the biggest and most successful A-level PE programmes in the world.

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ON BOYS Podcast: Whole Child Sports: Alternative to Toxic Youth Sports Culture

Whole Child Sports

Listen to the ON BOYS podcast here. Whole child sports emphasizes wholesome, safe, and developmentally appropriate athletic experiences for kids. It is the antithesis of the toxic, highly competitive youth sports culture that’s unfortunately become the norm here in the United States.

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Practical Skills for Physical Education

Physical Education Update

Thousands of North Americans experience serious injuries every year as a result of shoveling snow. To some degree, this is the result of a lack of technique training.

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Formula 1's Most Dramatic Last Laps

The Sporting

The Most Dramatic Last Laps in Formula 1 History It’s never won until it’s won… The dramatic Monaco 1982 race that no-one wanted to win! Here are some of the most gripping cases of last-lap F1 drama, showcasing why you can’t be sure of the result until the chequered flag has finally fallen.

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Managing Student Behavior – The Power Of Physical Activity

PLT4M

It is no secret that physical activity is essential to a student’s development. But what is often overlooked is physical activity’s powerful role in managing student behavior.

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Volleyball (Grades 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: William Potter, Trent Suzuki, and Candace Young Special Contributions: Nichole Wilder, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module builds on the skills introduced in the K-2 Volleying & Striking module through skill-specific volleyball lead up activities and games.

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Two Concussion Resources for School Sports & PE Classes

Physical Education Update

Concussion Pocket Card With Fall sports about to begin, the opportunities for concussions begin as well. Some sports carry an inherent risk of concussions: football, hockey, soccer, field hockey, rugby, flag football, gymnastics and more. And any PE class holds risks.

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The 5 Tallest Male Tennis Players of All-Time

The Sporting

The Top 5 Tallest Male Tennis Players Ever! Is height a proven empirical advantage in tennis? The “gods” as Nick Kyrgios calls Djokovic, Nadal and Federer, all stand at over six feet. However, they are not exactly towering.

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