Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

It’s important that we try to keep kids active in sports and also make them want to be active adults as well. I also came away with the reflection that the health care providers need those qualities as well, to take care of the teams and help them maintain success. When is the right age for a child to focus on only one sport?

Sports

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 3, 2025

However, coach development programs need to be content and context specific, therefore, Coach Developers working with well intentioned volunteers need to have specific sport pedagogical and content knowledge for the sport in which they are operating to compensate for the absence of these knowledge bases in volunter coaches. Agnew, D., &

Coaching

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). Journal of school health , 83 (1), 8-13. This is important in a country like Australia where reports have suggested we have low youth and adult physical activity compared to previous generations.

Sports

Teen Health Mississippi

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By incorporating communication exercises, Iesha ensured that participants were well-prepared to advocate for their communities with confidence and clarity. Learn More The post THMS Youth Leader Shares Team-Building and Leadership Tips appeared first on Teen Health Mississippi.

Creativity

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

In addition, we’ll look at key health benefits, how to structure the class, and share sample lesson ideas and workouts that keep things engaging. It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Free Download! That’s where PLT4M comes in.

Fitness

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

This is well beyond a level thats safe for childrens hearing, which is generally a maximum of 75 dB. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children spend no more than 40 hours per week listening to a personal audio device (again, at levels no higher than 75 dB). Younger children should use well-fitting earmuffs.

Academics

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health. What is Mindfulness?

Flexibility

Magnus Health

JUNE 18, 2025

From boosting mental clarity to reducing stress, daily routines like eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep can innately set your mind and body up for long-term success. Set goals for the upcoming school year, including projects you may want to work on as well as personal career goals.

Schooling

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

However, a well-designed and thoughtfully pursued program comprising a coherently connected curriculum may be able to achieve specific goals because that program has a core focus. Health orientated/optimising physical education (HOPE: e.g. Metzler et al., biomechanics, skill acquisition, exercise physiology, etc).

Physical Education

Magnus Health

APRIL 24, 2025

Normalize Talking About Mental Health One key part of making the classroom feel like a safe space is to normalize the feelings students may be experiencing. Teachers can incorporate breathwork into the classroom as well. Request a demo today to learn more about how Magnus Health can help your school’s health initiatives.

Nervous system

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. This will help lay the foundation for lifelong fitness and wellness.

Elementary

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This time constraint trained me to maximize time efficiency, but it also put metaphorical blinders on as well. Not long ago, I worked hard to categorize my lessons using the SHAPE standards (Society of Health and Physical Educators) to ensure I covered key movement patterns and motor skills.

PE Teacher

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

In this post, well explore how to motivate your staff to lead physical activities even if theyre not fitness pros and show you how Skillastics, an After School physical activity curriculum, can make the process both easy and effective. Staff dont need to memorize complex exercises or create workout routines from scratch.

Physical Activity

Magnus Health

JANUARY 22, 2025

This season, keep these winter sports safety and health tips in mind for your K-12 student athletes. Prevent Winter Sports Injuries Injury prevention should be a top concern for coaches and health staff year-round. Since cold muscles are more prone to injuries, it’s essential to warm up the body before any exercise.

Sports

The Everlearner

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

We write ExamSimulator content for all PE courses as well as National Mock Exams for pretty much every PE course out there.

Exercise

The Everlearner

APRIL 23, 2025

Dear PE colleagues, As most of you know, my team and I have been providing revision experiences for PE and Sport courses for well over a decade.

PE

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence. ” Well-crafted PE sub plans help substitutes confidently run the class. Even when the teacher is absent, PE should still promote movement and exercise.

PE

AASP

JUNE 26, 2025

The consequences, they argue, are a cascade of severe health conditions ranging from asthma and facial malformation to ADHD and depression. The benefits of resonance frequency breathing are well-supported (e.g., Frontiers in public health, 5 , 222. Their solution? What's the Evidence? Sevoz-Couche et al., 2022; Steffen et al.,

Nervous system

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. One of the most pressing issues is the growing mental health crisis among students. The proposed cuts in Medicaid funding may also have a destabilizing impact on school health services.

Wellness

Designs for Health

JULY 17, 2025

during stress, such as fasting or exercise), and elevated circulating amino acids. Promoting GI health and balanced detoxification mechanisms , ensuring nutrient sufficiency, and maintaining muscle mass are crucial for individuals aiming for healthy glucose and insulin metabolism, as well as balanced hormone levels.

Nutrition

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

For that reason, I check out every new article, blog and podcast that comes out about staff wellness. Staff wellness is not something we can talk about only at our monthly staff meetings, but something that we must cultivate and support daily to create a healthy environment that will trickle down to our students.

Wellness

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! For example, as it got colder in the fall it was hard to play throwing and catching games, but soccer worked well.

Gyms

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. A well-crafted resume and cover letter can be extremely influential in landing the “perfect” job.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

This book, Courageous Well-Being for Nurses , sits on my bedside table and came just in time for the start of the new school year! I am enjoying reading the many stories shared by nurses who generously reveal their challenges and triumphs to reclaim their emotional well-being.

Wellness

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

LESSONS FROM HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS We need health and physical education (HPE) teachers to flood classrooms at all levels with ideas and inspiration. A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions.

Physical Activity

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

How to use exercise to build a happy, healthy gut We are constantly told that to improve our endurance we need to: lift more weight, work out more or have a healthy diet. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies. However, what if it goes beyond all of this. What is our gut microbiome?

Exercise

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 13, 2022

After a busy year, taking downtime to relax and reflect is important and well-deserved. Help Teens Focus on Health and Avoid Nicotine. The mix of highs and lows over the holidays is a good reason for teens to focus on their health. Another excellent way for teens to focus on health is to stay nicotine-free during the holidays.

Exercise

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! Dean Nickitas reinforced the concept that school nurses are indeed the Chief Wellness Officers in our schools (even if we don’t have that official title).

Health

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

From these teachers and coaches, students learn just how important physical activity is for physical, mental, and social-emotional health. Here is a sample fun beginner circuit (listed as a regression/primary exercise/progression). Set up your program to meet the level of each student so they can grow and develop at their pace.

Motor Skills

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 16, 2024

The “Operation Happy Nurse” app, developed by neonatal ICU nurse Shannon McPeek, is a groundbreaking mobile application designed to provide mental health support and essential resources tailored specifically for nurses. By prioritizing our mental health, we are better equipped to support our students.

Schooling

AASP

MAY 21, 2024

Research has also shown that exercise and physical movement can improve mental functioning (Sharma et al., The research recognizes the subsequent impact on student-athletes’ wellness. Based on the research and subjective experiences of student-athletes, the importance of self-care and wellness becomes paramount.

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 11, 2023

However, this mentality can take a toll on our mental and physical health, leading to burnout, stress, and exhaustion. Improves Physical Health: Rest and relaxation are essential for our physical health as well as our mental health. Prioritize Sleep : Getting enough sleep is essential for our well-being.

Immune system

Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The school year is well underway, and with that comes the stressors and pressures from juggling so many competing needs, including our own! Many school nurses are simultaneously taking care of hundreds (or thousands) of students as well as our own families, including multiple generations.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2023

Identify common health concerns, emerging trends, and areas where additional support is required. Many states are affiliates of NASN which means membership to NASN includes state membership as well. Building a network of support will help you create a more holistic approach to student health.

Schooling

AKA Sports

OCTOBER 10, 2022

It has been deeply encouraging to see the enormous cultural shift in acknowledging the importance of mental health continue, to start to see the shedding of its stigma and to be publicly embraced outside of the medical community in the last decade. On October 10, 2022, we celebrate World Mental Health Day.

Health

The Sporting

MAY 17, 2023

10 Health Benefits of Hiking Hiking isn't just a way to relax. It offers a wide range of benefits, and can dramatically improve both your physical and mental health. Even a short hike can give you a nice workout and boost your health. When you hike, you're exercising your muscles.

Cardio

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and tumultuous times, it is becoming increasingly evident that fitness and mental health are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being.

Fitness