SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Here is a sample fun beginner circuit (listed as a regression/primary exercise/progression).

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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

MAY 22, 2025

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 16, 2024

The app offers a range of features specifically designed to address the unique needs of healthcare professionals, including guided breathing exercises, meditation and mindfulness sessions, and practical stress management techniques. School nurses can utilize this community platform to discuss our unique challenges and seek advice from peers.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Here is a message from our friend, Judy Doran, the Maine school nurse who writes “Maine Points” from her health office. She became activated when she read the recent NASN/CDC survey that revealed the urgent need for mental health support for school nurses. The results are not a surprise to school nurses.

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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.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 29, 2023

This is part 2 of the power of taking intentional pauses as part of the 2023-2024 school year. Taking intentional pauses as a school nurse is essential for your well-being and the quality of care you provide. This will improve the feeling of isolation and will better integrate you into the school community.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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. I always tell my students who get hurt in school that I wish I could bubble wrap them to keep them safe.

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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! Healthy Lifestyle Practices: The book offers guidance on how nurses can enhance their overall well-being through improved eating habits, sleep hygiene, and regular exercise routines.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Schools of Nursing and local school district nurses are uniquely positioned to strategically support each other’s missions and visions. 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!

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 11, 2023

Resting and recharging can help you be more focused, creative, and effective when you return to school. Try to disconnect from work emails and notifications during your time off, and prioritize self-care activities like exercise, reading, or spending time with loved ones.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2023

The 2022-2023 school year is definitely ending on a healthier note than it began, but it was a doozy. Most school nurses I spoke to, and there have been many this past year, all shared that this was one of the most challenging COVID years. So what does it mean to leave another school year behind?

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

A tribute to an amazing high school art teacher and her social justice-minded students who wanted to express their feelings about the impact of gun violence on them and their school communities. Meet high school art teacher, Lisa Wallenburg! Meet high school art teacher, Lisa Wallenburg!

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Better Coaching

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Energy Systems and Nutrition Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for high-intensity exercises, with glycogen stores in the muscles and liver being crucial for sustained performance. 2016 ) Studies highlight that protein intake post-exercise enhances muscle repair and growth, particularly when consumed within 2 hours. Jäger et al.,

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 26, 2022

These pandemic years have taken a heavy toll, but they have also exercised our “relentless” muscles to move forward regardless of obstacles thrown in our path. . I am spending this winter break feeling very thankful for my family, friends, and friends who are family. The brick walls are there for a reason.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We explore what student participation in PE means, how school districts can create a lasting impact, and provide actionable strategies to apply in schools. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2% Grade 12: 33.0%

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Vacations from school and work spent with family and friends are a mainstay. Eating healthy food, getting enough rest, and making time to exercise are three ways they can counter the challenges of the season and get ready for the new year. You can help make sure teens get through the season and all year long in a healthy way.

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

School sport participation can be a conversation conundrum. S chool sport in Australia and elsewhere has historically played a contributing factor in the likelihood of an individual being physically active beyond their school years (Curtis et al., I know many people don't have positive experiences with sport. 1999; Westerbeek et al.,

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Physical Education Update

JULY 25, 2022

As the new school year begins, I thought we’d experiment with a new look for the PE Update blog. So your students can use it walking between classes (with apologies to your principal), to and from school, and to the corner store to pick up a loaf of bread. Have a great school year! Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

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PE Scholar

APRIL 27, 2023

The effect of persistence of physical exercise on the psychological and emotional aspects of primary school students.

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Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome back to school everyone! This is my 18th year teaching for Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and I must say, this has been the BEST start to the school year that I have experienced! My goal is to MAXIMIZE our time together with lots of movement, exercise, sports and games. I hope everyone has a wonderful school year!

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

A student entering the field is really just navigating the first of what will probably be many transitions — between school districts, among new colleagues, between different grade levels, or among varying content areas just to name a few. It’s so much easier to coast, but our stakeholders deserve better. That’s the goal!

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Magnus Health

JUNE 18, 2025

As quickly as students empty the halls on the last day of school, employees are already gearing up for the year ahead. For school nurses, these precious months can be some of the best times to reflect, rejuvenate, and prepare their office for success. Use this time to rest and remember who you are outside of a school nurse.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The process of selecting a Word of the Year is a deeply personal and reflective exercise. This word will serve as a gentle reminder to embrace simplicity, release unnecessary tension, and welcome the beauty of each moment throughout the year.

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Carly's P.E. Games

OCTOBER 5, 2019

pretty awesome teaching in the school's newly renovated gymnasium! We have had a great start to the school year! My returning students have had a very smooth transition back to school, and my new students have done a great job learning the rules and procedures! Happy fall everyone! I must say, it is One of our new students!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Town/neighborhood: I have lived in San Tan Valley for over 12 years, but I teach at Faith Mather Sossaman in the Queen Creek Unified School District.

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SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Little did I know that a few weeks into my first semester, I would meet a Marine recruiter and find myself at Officer Candidates School the following summer. I was selected as “student platoon commander” by the staff for one of our field exercises. The difference was I now understood what these lessons meant because I had lived them.

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Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

I am SO pleased with how my students got right back in the swing of things these first few weeks of school! The students come once a week for 45 minutes, and each minute is packed full of important learning, playing, exercising and sharing. class due to management issues!

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 16, 2022

I recently found a lecture on the potential of quality daily physical education in our schools. This talk was conducted by Paul Zientarski, a physical educator at Naperville Central High School in Illinois. However, exercise does. They also happen to engage all students in quality daily physical education. Have a great year!

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SHAPE America

MAY 24, 2022

While the boys classes had a full array of sports and other activities, girls classes were mainly focused on exercise, marching, jumping rope, and being graded on the cleanliness and color of your sneakers and gym uniforms! In high school, any girl could be part of a “play day” team where we had mixed girls teams from different schools.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being. This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

If your school has an athletic trainer, they can also help with returning them to sports safely. What can be helpful is dedicating a specific part of your exercise routine to stretching specifically, and not just on-the-fly quad stretching throughout your session or choosing to stretch things just when they hurt.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

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PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

As our young people grapple with mental health issues, schools play a vital role in supporting student mental health with resources, services, and opportunities. The Current State Of Mental Health In Schools According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health challenges among students are alarmingly prevalent.

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PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

Middle school health curriculum is critically important because it targets students at a pivotal age when they are developing habits and attitudes that will influence their future health. Challenges Of Middle School Health Curriculum There has never been a sole curriculum or singular approach to health education within schools.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. And with that, the demand for yoga in high school is also on the rise. Download Now!

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