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March 13, 2024
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New National Standards for Health and Physical Education

 

After a collaborative, multi-year revision process, SHAPE America has released the new National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards. These standards provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to download a free Educator Kit (available for and ) to learn what has changed in the new standards and get additional resources that can be shared with colleagues, parents, and the community.

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Register now for SHAPE America’s 2024 Summer Institute — Teaching HPE in a Changing World — which will be held July 29-30 in Minneapolis. This event is a specially designed, thematic professional development experience that will equip health and physical educators with the skills and strategies needed to teach students in a rapidly changing world. Attendees get access to exclusive resources and professional learning based on the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards. ! Want to submit a proposal for the Summer Institute? The deadline is March 25.

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NDSU’s Master’s in Leadership in Physical Education and Sport is delivered 100% online asynchronously (global applicants welcome)! Degree completion requires 30 total credits (9 required and 21 elective) and is extremely affordable ($14,600; all tuition and fees included)! Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis and may start any semester!

 

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This article from the March/April issue of Strategies discusses the nationwide shortage of sports officials, best practices and solutions, and how current physical educators, coaches and SHAPE America members in general can help address the shortage and educate youth on the value of sportsmanship. In the article, SHAPE America Southern District Director Mario Reyna encourages members to .

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Empower students to learn about the science of drug use and addiction by participating in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) March 18-24! This annual observance unites educators, youth, and their communities nationwide to help teens make informed decisions about substance use and their health. Start by registering an event, then explore more standards-mapped, skills-based activities to kickstart planning an impactful week.

 

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Each year, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES) publishes the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo Research Program as a supplemental issue. It features the entire research program from the national convention, including all peer-reviewed symposia and peer-reviewed abstracts. The 2024 issue is available now.

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Check out the latest health. moves. minds.® calendars for activities your students can do throughout the month. These new calendars include popular activities like Exercise Spell, Lava Game, Crabby Clean Up, and much more. Available for both elementary and secondary grade levels, these calendars are great to share with students and families! You can also download the calendars in Spanish.

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Health and physical educators across the country are sharing top-notch ideas, resources and more!

 

You’ll find information and perspectives on the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards in the most recent issue of :

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The science behind brain breaks is clear. We know that incorporating brain breaks into academic routines yields benefits for students of all ages. CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, includes brain breaks in their three signature practices … Brain breaks can energize students or help them to relax. They can also spark creativity and connection.

 

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Greater awareness of the long-term consequences of head injuries is prompting new approaches to school sports protocols. Athletic injuries — especially concussions — have been on the upswing in high school sports over the last decade, even as schools and districts implement stricter safety guidelines for both practice and games.

 

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Exacerbated by the pandemic, the mental health crisis in America is growing as more and more people admit to having symptoms of anxiety and depression — and at younger ages, according to reports. “Our nation is facing a mental health crisis among people of all ages, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made these problems worse,” a White House report said.

 

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Advertising: Beth Bennett | | 703-476-3468 |

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the articles do not necessarily reflect those of SHAPE America, and SHAPE America assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information. Professionals should refer to the journals, newsletters and publications of SHAPE America for current science-based, accurate educational and professional information.

 

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