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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity.

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Healthy Kids, Brighter Futures: Why Wellness Belongs at the Heart of Education

PE for Parents

NourishEd Our NourishEd program is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education and improved food access. EnergizEd Our EnergizEd program is a comprehensive approach to physical activity and active play. The connection between health and learning is undeniable.1,2,3 Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2011.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

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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The Best Carbohydrates for Pre-workout Nutrition

The Sporting

Those trails of sweat and muscle cramps we feel during a workout are all only truly beneficial if one takes out the time to consider what nutrition we are taking in as well. Eating half a handful of these energy packets is sufficient for going through vigorous physical activities with a minimum chance of energy depletion.

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Healthy Habits (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

We have included many jump rope, hula hoop, basketball, and nutrition activities in the calendars to assist with teachers prepping their students for an event. Studies have shown that healthy students get better grades, attend school more, and often behave better in class.

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Physical Education Waivers Make No Economic Sense

Physical Education Update

Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide. Statistics show that almost 2/3 of Ohio adults are overweight or obese and only 47% of Ohio adults get a sufficient amount of physical activity. Ohio’s Physical Activity Plan, 2009. billion per year!!!

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Run for Fun (Grades K-2)

Open Phys Ed

The activities in this module are designed to teach students how to move safely around a track (running loop) while exploring different locomotor movements and having imaginative fun with their classmates. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.