Relentless School Nurse

JULY 10, 2025

The Most Important Work Happens in the Quiet Moments Every day, behind the door of the health office, stories unfold—stories of resilience, worry, courage, and connection. They rarely make headlines.

Schooling

SHAPE America

JULY 31, 2025

In a truly inclusive PE environment, being “good” isn’t limited to speed, strength or skill. This is when it becomes even more important to lead with empathy, appreciate others’ strengths, and build trust through communication and collaboration. It includes effort, teamwork, empathy and the willingness to try.

PE

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

” Heather’s approach encourages students to look within themselves for strength. Heather Burd’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, both in facing personal challenges and inspiring others to do the same. Failure is part of growth.” .”

PE Teacher

SHAPE America

MAY 22, 2025

Students move in ways they enjoy, explore their strengths, and reinforce skills that transfer to recess, sports and recreational life. Offer 510 minutes of selected activity time at the end of class, where students choose from safe, inclusive options such as tag games, dance, stretching, or partner ball challenges. This is purposeful play.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Versatility in Gameplay One of Boardballs greatest strengths is its versatility, allowing PE teachers to incorporate it into a wide range of activities beyond traditional matches. While the board is not meant to be sit on/stood on, it can withstand powerful spikes and up to 600lbs of distributed weight!

Fitness

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Fitness challenges can enhance kids’ conditioning and strength for hockey and serve as warm-up or cool-down activities. Strength Training : Have students work on their core and upper body strength with exercises like plank holds, push-ups, or medicine ball throws, and incorporate their sticks into the exercises for added resistance.

Teaching

Rennie Center

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We provide a comprehensive overview of the strengths and limitations of each STEM-focused initiative, identifying best practices and successful models that can be replicated and scaled.

Coordination

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Physical Growth and Maturation From infancy to adolescence, children undergo substantial changes in skeletal structure, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory capacity, and coordination. Some children do not show significant athletic promise at age 10, but by 15 or 16, they have the size, strength, and motivation to excel.

Sports

Stanford Childrens

MAY 19, 2025

We have very sick children here who dont always have the strength to get out of the room, says Jesus Cepero, RN, PhD, chief nursing officer at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health. They allow patients to sit or stand on them, holding on to the pole, so they can ride along as they move through the hospital.

High School

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Together, we can turn this challenging moment into a powerful lesson in democracy, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Let us rise to this occasion with wisdom, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of informed, engaged citizens. Click to view slideshow.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We have female athletes doing strength training. Teachers need to be equipped with skills and resources to teach specific electives they might not be comfortable with. “We We have football players in the class doing dance fitness.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

At a high level, 9th-grade physical education classes can help not only expose students to future electives and options but also introduce concepts like muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and so much more. Just look at the physical education program at Saratoga Springs High School in New York.

High School

Stanford Childrens

APRIL 29, 2025

The pulling to stand is really important because the pulling to stand tells us they have the core strength to kind of come up, you know, and theyre showing that core strength. Its like a wonderland, Dr. Ahmed explained. Even if theyre walking or not, they should be pulling to stand by 12 months.

Strength

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 1, 2025

Movement effects e.g. the content is muscular strength and the concept taught is adaptation (muscular strength increases as the muscles adapt to increases in workload) Movement affects e.g. the content is social behaviour and the concept taught is supportive behaviour (i.e.,

Physical Education

Rennie Center

JUNE 30, 2025

At each site, our team partnered with educators to adapt lesson plans to fit the unique strengths and needs of their classrooms. To support implementation, we also established a community of practice, where participating educators shared best practices, workshopped challenges, and provided feedback on lesson plans.

Middle School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From introducing yoga poses to the strength-building techniques of weightlifting and the fast-paced fun of pickleball, teachers aim to create dynamic and inclusive curriculums. Balancing so many disciplines and creating diverse physical education lesson plans can be daunting.

PE

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

That’s a real strength of our epilepsy neurology team at Stanford Children’s.” The opportunity to provide hope for families is wonderful,” Dr. Spelbrink says. “If If it was my child, I would want someone to stand beside me and not give up.

Conditioning

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This is a resource I created: [link] Bowling Unit Overview Week 1: Introduction to Bowling & Etiquette Teach grip, stance, and underhand rolling technique Introduce bowling etiquette (taking turns, not crossing lanes, staying behind the foul line) Use targets (poly spots, cones) before moving to pins Week 2: Aiming & Accuracy Teach the (..)

PE

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 18, 2025

From School Struggles to Strengths The episode kicks off with a relatable and raw exchange between Joe Rogan and Chef José about their childhood struggles in traditional schools and experiences with ADHD.

Movement

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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

Flexibility

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A Message of Hope While this family prepares to leave, their story is one of strength and determination. Schools and educators can speak out against policies that separate families, pushing for more flexible enrollment policies that allow students to finish out the school year after a move.

Schooling

SHAPE America

AUGUST 14, 2025

By Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Gilliard Training to become a Marine takes mental and physical strength only a few can achieve. It demands rigorous training, a deep commitment, and the support of those around you. Marines never give up on themselves or each other.

Teaching

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 23, 2025

Similarly to speed, now you must consider matching throwing strength. There is also the consideration of who can throw the farthest, which will undoubtedly influence these races to the ball. Once the game is over, we discuss what skills this game is working on.

Teaching

Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Each piece offers a visual language that underscores the strength of the parent-child bond, while remaining mindful of the delicate nature of the NICU environment. We are celebrating the bond between parents and babies. The artworks are rooted in themes of connection, devotion, and protection.

Psychology

The PE Geek

JANUARY 7, 2025

20 Comprehensive Fitness Tests : Covering 9 components of fitness, including aerobic endurance, flexibility, strength, and more. Visual Progress Tracking : Instantly generate intuitive graphs to analyze fitness trends and guide improvement. Device Sync : Seamlessly sync data across devices to ensure all records are always accessible.

Fitness

First Beat

JUNE 3, 2025

Nicol Prandelli, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Bologna, explains, We realized that we were missing a fundamental aspect of monitoring, that being the individual response to the applied load, hence the internal load.

Sports

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

Classes can also feature core work, bodyweight exercises, or light strength training to complement the walking focus. Students learn the why behind walking for fitness—understanding how it improves cardiovascular health, supports mental wellness, and contributes to lifelong habits. With PLT4M, teachers have a clear roadmap to follow.

Fitness

First Beat

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Simon Heidenreich is the strength and conditioning coach at Blue Devils Weiden , a professional ice hockey team competing in Germanys DEL 2 league. Meet Simon: From Player to Coach Simons journey in ice hockey has taken him from a professional player to an accomplished strength and conditioning coach and sports scientist.

Sports

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Identifies movement strengths and opportunities for practice to support individual improvement. Jump rope activities for elementary PE also support additional SHAPE K-5 standards, including but not limited to: 2.2.3 Identifies movement concepts related to locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills. Sets observable short-term goals.

Elementary

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

Muscle Engagement: Lifting and rolling a bowling ball works various muscle groups in the arms, shoulders, chest, and legs, building strength and endurance. Motor Skill Development: The act of bowling requires coordinated movements, improving hand-eye coordination, balance, and throwing mechanics.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

Identifies movement strengths and opportunities for practice for individual improvement. Examples include, but are not limited to: 2.5.1 Applies movement concepts and strategies for safe movement within dynamic environments. Identifies and participates in physical activities representing different cultures.

Elementary

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2025

Here is an opportunity to attend a clinic in Tempe, AZ at Corona Del Sol High School on May 3rd from 8 am to 3 pm with the National High School Strength & Conditioning Association. There is a cost for tickets.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

Creating a great strength and conditioning program template takes more than just jotting down sets and reps on a spreadsheet. A strength and conditioning template can include: Warm-ups and movement prep Main lifts with sets, reps, and percentages Accessory and mobility work Testing and assessment components But that’s just the start.

Strength

First Beat

JUNE 16, 2025

In this article, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tad Johnson describes how they use the system and the contributions it has made to both teams’ numerous successes. Since the 2014–2015 season, Clarkson University’s Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams have integrated Firstbeat Sports into their performance programs.

Strength

Stanford Childrens

JUNE 30, 2025

Pixar animator Tony Maki with young fan, Theo Medina Tony Maki drawing a princess for Ashlan Trejo Pixar and Elio animator Lindsay Andrys with young fan, Kingston Curry “When I go into a room to draw for a young child, I’m always impressed by their strength and resilience,” said Andrew Beall, a Pixar animator. “It

Strength

Designs for Health

JULY 17, 2025

Collagen, whey, and creatine monohydrate (alongside routine resistance training ) support the preservation of lean muscle mass , muscle strength, and energy production through various mechanisms, helping to support metabolic health. Ultimately, GLP-1 hormones represent a critical component in metabolic health.

Nutrition