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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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In October 2018, SHAPE America and Gopher Sport kicked off the first-ever Big Feats Virtual Race, a physical activity challenge designed to engage students, parents, teachers and the community.
Eighty percent of the funds raised by the virtual race will be allocated to 10 Title I schools that were selected through the SHAPE America Impact Schools Grant Program, and the remaining proceeds will fund HPE advocacy efforts and professional development at the state and national levels.
Here are the top 5 individual fundraisers as of December 18:
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Kristi Bieri
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Judy LoBianco
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Cassie Robinson
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Tim Hamel
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Michael Ewen
As you consider your end-of-year charitable contributions, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Big Feats Virtual Race. Thanks to all who have participated and donated so far!
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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 two member journals are seeking candidates to serve on the respective Editorial Boards. The term is three years, beginning after the 2019 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Tampa, and ending following the 2022 convention. Applications are due January 18. Learn more and apply.
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6 Most-Viewed Articles of 2018
Here's what health and physical education professionals were reading this year.
Physical Education is Key to Longer, Happier Lives
USA Today
At a time when American children are increasingly absorbed in their screens and one-third are overweight, the need for robust physical education is acute. Last month, the federal government updated its recommendations for physical activity for the first time in 10 years. The guidelines now include recommendations for children as young as age 3, and advise a minimum of 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous activity for ages 6-17. Alas, only one in five teenagers meets this standard. READ MORE
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‘It’s Not Gym, It’s Physical Education’: Wisconsin School Transforms PE Class
WUWM-FM
In your PE class, you probably played badminton or pickleball; maybe the prospect of the dodgeball unit sent shivers up your spine. Nowadays, your standard PE class experience is changing in a handful of schools around the Milwaukee area. Several educators are working to transform physical education to give kids the tools to maintain their health throughout their lives. READ MORE
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PE: It’s Not Just Traditional Sports Anymore
The Maui News
Matthew Snyder of Maui Waena Intermediate School is among a growing number of physical education teachers statewide who have changed how middle schools think about physical fitness and wellness by incorporating yoga, dancing and skateboarding. Over the past few years, the longtime teacher added another alternative exercise: the healing technique Reiki. READ MORE
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How to Avoid Burnout in Youth Sports
The New York Times
The concept of free play among children has yielded to adult-controlled games and hopes for glory among many of today's parents. The way youth sport is promoted in many parts of the country these days can be anything but good for the children who engage in them, according to leading experts who described their findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Today, adults are most often the organizers and enforcers of youth sports, and too often they get in the way of their children's best interests, these experts say. READ MORE
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‘Mental Health Mondays’ Change Student Body at Tennessee High School
WBIR-TV
Tennessee's Central High School is tackling mental health with a proactive approach. Each week, all 1,100 students take part in "Mental Health Monday." The program launched last fall. It focuses on everything from bullying and toxic relationships, to eating disorders and more. READ MORE
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Parents, It’s Time We Have a Talk About Dodgeball
Romper
The other night at the dinner table it was clear that my daughter was upset. When I asked what was bothering her she shared that she had been hurt during physical education (PE) class. As a result, she said she never wanted to go back. PE was her favorite class, though, so I pressed her for more details. That's when she told me that they had played dodgeball, and I instantly knew what had happened. So, parents, I think it's time we have a talk about dodgeball.
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