SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? Get creative and use your connections!

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SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

On February 15, 2023, more than 130 dedicated health and physical education professionals from 33 states attended SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! At this annual event, members of the HPE community meet with representatives of Congress to advocate for continued support and robust funding for health and physical education.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. Share Facts About Black Health and Wellness. What are ways we can eat healthier that improve our heart health?

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 21, 2023

.” I listened to the circular conversation several times and could not help but feel that the disconnect between health and learning is the crux of the problem that stands, like a huge brick wall between school health services and educational services. You cannot have learning without health.

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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. What Are Health Education Lesson Plans?

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I am a physical education teacher in New York City who is committed to embracing a more inclusive and empathetic teaching style in physical education. I consider myself to be an anti-racist teacher — and by embracing this approach, I aim to co-create inclusive learning environments in physical education.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 12, 2024

Administrator’s that fully support quality Health and Physical Education programs can sometimes be hard to find. Administrators will be selected for the award because of their work to support health and physical education at the local level, and for exemplifying the highest standards in accomplishment, innovation, and leadership.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 21, 2022

There’s a tremendous debate going on in the United States regarding President Obama’s proposed reforms of their health care system. These reforms would provide medical coverage for the 50 million American’s who can’t afford health insurance. Start with physical education! Check out this blog: [link] ).

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Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here is a shout-out of special appreciation to writer Nicole Fauteux for featuring school nurses in her recently published article, “At the Intersection of Health and Education” Nicole was collecting quotes from school nurses across the country responding to this question about our newfound celebrity increasing respect.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. 29% of teenagers self-reported having poor mental health.

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Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

By Kevin Vazquez del Castillo, Esport Talent Canarias Coordinator, and Seth Jenny, PhD SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY In the presentation below, Kevin Vazquez del Castillo and Human Kinetics author Seth Jenny discuss the goals of Active Digital Living, physical activity and sports transformation, benefits of digital solutions, and actions for PE and health (..)

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! SHAPE America and USA Lacrosse recently collaborated on an updated, comprehensive physical education lacrosse curriculum. UDL and SEL complement and overlap one another in physical education.

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SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Student Mental Health Matters: A Toolkit for Educators i s a valuable resource for school nurses and educators, addressing the mental well-being of students. These insights provide a deeper understanding of mental health issues, equipping school staff to better support their students.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 23, 2024

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education. Click Here) for more information.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Gittings (1885-1966) became the first university director of Women’s Physical Education and Athletics in Arizona in 1920. Professor Gittings started Arizona Health and Physical Education in 1931 under the name, “Arizona Physical Education Society”. Long before Title IX, Ina E. Prior to that time.

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built. The answer is simple.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Thank you to SHAPE America for publishing a great article on How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education Materials courtesy of SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, www.shapeamerica.org. All rights reserved.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 23, 2022

Despite recent attention to the needs of Black youth, their perspectives are still noticeably absent from physical education in a way that fully encapsulates the full spectrum of their experiences. Contrary to what is occasionally implied, physical education is not immune to inequities that exist in society.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

The recipient of the joint gift is the School-Based Health Alliance , the national voice for school-based healthcare. What an outstanding opportunity for this organization to create a training center for school-based health center expansion.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

This coming November 1-3, in Phoenix, my professional organization, Arizona Health and Physical Education, will be hosting its annual State Convention & Expo.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 9, 2024

Now, more than ever, fostering a sense of safety is crucial for everyone—students and educators alike. One of the educators for whom I hold the highest regard is Lori Desautels, Ph.D. Her decades-long research in educational neuroscience is transforming schools across the country. What’s in Your Health Nest? (An

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

I was invited by podcast hosts, psychiatrist Dr. Candida Fink, and educator Jo-Ann Berry to have a conversation about school health and safety. Mental Health Goes to School is a new podcast with an important mission, to bridge the gap in understanding the connection between home, school, and the mental health of our students.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. As a school community, we value learning outside the school walls, and as educators we were drawn to fishing because of its many variables and open outcomes. He has served as Ancona’s Outdoor Learning Educator since 2016.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

How fortunate my Camden City School District (CCSD) is to have the investment and dedication of the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing as a partner in health and learning! Schools of Nursing and local school district nurses are uniquely positioned to strategically support each other’s missions and visions.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 8, 2023

In response, individuals are increasingly masking up to protect themselves from the visible particles that pose immediate health risks. It seems that more people are now embracing mask-wearing to shield themselves from these visible particles and the associated health risks. Skepticism can arise due to the lack of tangible evidence.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 2, 2023

How do you know what to teach in your physical education classes? I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. In 2022, I was honored to be named the SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Let me tell you a little bit about me.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Arizona Health and Physical Education is proud to partner with Confidence Kits. Let’s show Confidence Kits how giving and gracious physical education teachers are! They are completely volunteer staffed! This year, at the State Convention, we are asking attendees to bring items in to be donated to Confidence Kits.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I am currently in my 12th year of teaching in the area of Special Education, and my 8th year of teaching Adapted P.E. Please reach out if I can help in any way~! =) Respectfully, Chelsey Sands Adapted Physical Education teacher Tempe Elementary School District #3 Hello amazing AZHPE members!!! =) My name is Chelsey Sands.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 23, 2023

The most recent Surgeon General’s Advisory report highlights the mental health impact of social media on children and adolescents. It draws attention to the association between excessive social media use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and other mental health issues among young people.

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Physical Education Update

JANUARY 20, 2023

When it comes to physical education, it seems that Uganda is more advanced in its thinking than many North American school boards. Rather than firing PE teachers and cutting PE from school curricula, Uganda’s ministry for education has announced that they’ll be recruiting 3600 new physical education teachers over the next two years.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

– Nicholas Kristof Public health is dedicated to solving problems, including the most pressing challenge of gun violence prevention. It is now in the vernacular that gun violence prevention does belong in the public health arena. Taking on the public health crisis of gun violence is a collaborative effort.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2023

I always read emails from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) , a legacy philanthropic foundation dedicated to building a “Culture of Health” across the country. This week’s newsletter is celebrating Women’s History Month and features women who have spent their careers advancing health equity.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 5, 2024

Northern Arizona University is now accepting applications for a new, fully online program that offers a pathway to secure the Standard Arizona Physical Education teaching credential for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. Learn more at nau.edu/health-sciences/physical-education.

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PE Scholar

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The contribution of curriculum physical education to health-enhancing physical activity within the context of European countries.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. Check out her actionable steps to funding physical education programs. Challenges Of Funding Physical Education Programs School districts have a lot of different school programs they need to consider funding.

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