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My Title IX Story: Penn State Women’s Soccer

SHAPE America

After high school, I went to Penn State University to major in health and physical education. We played a mostly varsity team schedule and followed the rules of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), which governed women’s collegiate athletics at that time.

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Elite Diver Faces Chronic Growth-Related Knee Issues and Wins

Stanford Childrens

In fact, the high school senior recently committed to dive for the University of California, Berkeley, for next fall. I’m glad he kept me motivated,” Scott says. Scott dives for both his high school team and the Santa Clara Diving Club, a part of USA Diving, the governing body of elite divers.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Individual motivation isn’t the only thing that affects one’s health; factors such as access to healthy food choices and medical care can also affect health and increase risk factors for chronic diseases. (e.g., white, Black, Hispanic, Asian) How can these varying circumstances affect someone’s ability to make positive health choices?

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The 10 Most Popular Sports in the US

The Sporting

Every game is made into an entertaining spectacle that evolves into a matter of pride, unity and the motivation to strive toward excellence and perfection. American football is rooted in the American culture, as it is widely played anywhere, from high school to college to international arenas. The USSF or U.S.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Individual motivation isn’t the only thing that affects one’s health; factors such as access to healthy food choices and medical care can also affect health and increase risk factors for chronic diseases. (e.g., white, Black, Hispanic, Asian) How can these varying circumstances affect someone’s ability to make positive health choices?