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Academic performance is an area that is often affected in students who have suffered a concussion. This is especially true in individuals whose symptoms persist for an extended period of time. Post-concussion syndrome can have very detrimental side effects to these students who attempt to re-integrate into school too soon. This article in the current issue of JOPERD provides information on how to recognize students who may be experiencing post-concussion syndrome, as well as guidelines for a graduated return-to-learn plan. READ MORE
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Earn a Master's degree in Physical Education from an accredited and affordable university. The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a top choice when it comes to graduate education programs by U.S. News & World Report. Receive the same on-campus degree completely online.
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SHAPE America’s 12th annual SPEAK Out! Day will be held March 5-6, 2019, in Washington, DC. Join us as we head to Capitol Hill to advocate for funding for health and physical education programs — as well as professional development for HPE teachers! You can also show your support by purchasing a one-of-a-kind SPEAK Out! Day hooded sweatshirt. Proceeds from all purchases will help fund SPEAK Out! Day scholarships. READ MORE
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The SHAPE America Savings Guide is a brand-new benefit that saves Select and Premier members up to 50% on popular activities, restaurants and retail outlets across the country. This mobile-friendly guide includes discounts on movie tickets, hotels, rental cars, family-friendly activities, and more. Members who take advantage of the discounts can save enough to offset the cost of their SHAPE America membership! LEARN MORE
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Athletes Turn to the Potato for Its Performance Benefits
With the carbohydrate, potassium and energy they need, it’s no wonder athletes everywhere are choosing potatoes to perform at their best. Carbohydrate is the primary fuel for your brain and a key source of energy for muscles. Potassium is an important electrolyte that aids in muscle, cardiovascular and nervous system function. Finally, adequate energy intake supports optimal body functions. With so many potato varieties and forms available, it’s easy to enjoy the benefits of potatoes at any time of day, every day of the week. READ MORE
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The FLAG-In-Schools Contest is open to all schools that have received an NFL FLAG-In-Schools kit through the FUTP 60 program. Schools are encouraged to submit a photo or video entry (no longer than one minute!) of their team using their FLAG Kit for a chance to win a $200 gift card to the FUTP 60 Store, or a visit from an NFL player! Submission deadline: November 16. Read details and official rules.
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'Move More, Sit Less,' Government Says in New Exercise Guidelines
CNN
Guidelines released Monday by the federal government show that most Americans are not getting the exercise they need, costing the health care system over $100 billion each year. The new standards are similar to those released 10 years ago, but the government is scrapping a recommendation that physical activity occur in 10-minute blocks, instead telling Americans to "move more and sit less" whenever possible. Any amount of exercise has some health benefits, officials say, and some benefits are even immediate, like better quality of sleep or reduced anxiety. READ MORE
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With Teen Vaping Exploding, Colorado’s QuitLine Will Now Help Users as Young as 12
Colorado Public Radio
When smokers dial 1-800-QUIT-NOW they can work with a coach, over the phone, to understand triggers, manage cravings and grapple with relapse. The eligibility age for the Colorado QuitLine was 15. Now, with the explosion in teen vaping, the state health department will drop it to 12. The change comes as the state scrambles to head off what public health officials say is a catastrophe. Colorado leads 37 states in a Centers for Disease Control survey of teen electronic cigarette use. READ MORE
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New Statewide Program Both Feeds and Educates Michigan Students Through Locally Grown Food
Model D
Earlier this year, a rainbow of fresh, Michigan-grown carrots surprised children and delighted dining services staff at Battle Creek elementary schools. These kids, and their peers across the state, are likely to experience even more vegetables during the school year. An innovative and expanding farm-to-cafeteria food program is helping students in the Battle Creek Public Schools find their way to more nutritious food while helping Michigan farmers find new markets for their produce. READ MORE
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Insufficient Sleep in Children Is Associated With Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time
Medical Xpress
A new study conducted among more than 177,000 students suggests that insufficient sleep duration is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle profile among children and adolescents. Results show that insufficient sleep duration was associated with unhealthy dietary habits such as skipping breakfast, fast-food consumption and consuming sweets regularly. Insufficient sleep duration also was associated with increased screen time and being overweight/obese. The study results are published in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. READ MORE
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Getting in Shape and Helping Shelter Dogs
Bark Magazine
For the past few years, Melanie Sartore, associate professor of kinesiology at East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, N.C., has been a veritable powerhouse, creating a village made up of students in her ever-popular physical activity course, Fitness Walking — Dog Walking. Coursework primarily includes students helping dogs at the local Pitt County Animal Services shelter as part of the class’s shape-up program. Sartore’s research primarily focuses on nonhuman animals in sport and physical activity. READ MORE
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AAP Updates Concussion Recommendations for Children and Teens
News Medical
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its concussion recommendations to support children and teens engaging in light physical activity and returning to school as they recover. The report, revised for the first time in eight years, also advises against complete removal of electronic devices, such as television, computers and smartphones, following a concussion. These recommendations are included in a new clinical report published online Nov. 12 in Pediatrics, the journal of the AAP. READ MORE
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