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In this recent blog post, SHAPE America member Jayne Greenberg writes: “Did you know that approximately 7 million of the 50 million youth that attend public schools are students with disabilities? As we continue to deliver quality physical education programs nationwide, we need to ask ourselves, “Are we doing enough in our overall physical education programs to provide access, opportunity, and equity to ensure that ALL students can achieve 60 minutes of physical activity in the school environment?” READ MORE
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The M.A.Ed. in Physical Education Master Teacher is an online graduate program designed to help K-12 physical education teachers enhance their instructional effectiveness. Students can choose from emphases in pedagogy or special populations to help enhance their physical fitness classroom.
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Schools across the country are gearing up to implement health. moves. minds. during the 2019-20 school year. Educational materials for this new service-learning program will be available on the SHAPE America website in early August. In the meantime, check out this sample lesson plan from the Being Mindful, Being Kind unit! VIEW LESSON
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Collin Webster, coauthor of a recent study published in the June 2019 issue of Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES), shares in this blog post the 12 facilitators and barriers that should be considered when working with classroom teachers to integrate movement opportunities into classroom routines. He writes: “While most classroom teachers believe that physical activity is important for children, they sometimes feel that movement integration is challenging and may interfere with students’ ability to focus and do well academically.” READ MORE
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Inspire Your Student Athletes to Perform Their Best With the Powerful Potato
Check out these fun facts, perfect for sharing with your young athletes:
1) A mid-sized (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato contains 30% of your daily Vitamin C – a vitamin involved in many body functions.
2) A medium sized potato has more potassium than a banana.
Potassium is an important electrolyte that aids in muscle, cardiovascular and nervous system function.
3) Potatoes are a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate.
Did you know you need 1 gram of carbohydrate per minute of endurance exercise? That’s right, and a medium-sized potato can provide 26 grams! 4) Potatoes contain no fat, no sodium or cholesterol and are naturally gluten-free. Plus, they’re versatile and convenient to prep! 5) Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin B6, a nutrient that plays an important role in energy metabolism.
6) Potatoes provide high-quality protein when compared to other plant-based foods. One medium-size potato (148 g) provides 3 g of protein and 6% of the daily value for protein.1
To learn more about how potatoes fuel performance for athletes of any age click here.
1. Gorissen SHM, Crombag JJR, Senden JMG, Waterval WAH, Bierau J, Verdijk LB, van Loon LJC.
Protein content and amino acid composition of commercially available plant-based protein isolates.
Amino Acids. 2018 Dec;50(12):1685-1695.
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Florida Will Require Mental Health Education for Students in Sixth Grade and Above
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For Kids to Get the Most Out of Summer, They Need to Do This
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Whole Child Education Has Come Far.
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What does a “whole child education” mean to educators? That has been a question we’ve been helping to answer since ASCD launched its whole child initiative more than a decade ago. To some it references providing nutritious food or breakfast in the classroom. To others it focuses on mental health and developmental social and emotional learning skills. Whole child can also equate to providing enough counselors in schools; developing systems for student voice and agency; encouraging that schools address the cultural context of their students; or ensuring equity and equitable access to opportunities. READ MORE
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Prescription Drugs in the Home Are Fueling the Addiction Crisis Among Kids and Teens
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A significant part of the drug crisis can be traced back to our homes, where prescription drugs are found and misused by other family members and friends, often adolescents and older teens. That’s one of the main findings from a group of recent studies that collectively sound an alarm that parents, doctors and clinicians should hear and heed. READ MORE
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Here’s How Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health
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There’s a reason that the term “screen time” has become prominent in recent years: We use our phones and computers for literally everything. And while some may be able to use these technologies in modest amounts, many of us spend an excessive amount of time staring at a screen. And that’s where the problems begin, particularly in more vulnerable age groups like adolescents and children. Now, study findings published in a recent issue of JAMA Pediatrics show how different forms of screen time affected mental health in a group of teenagers over the course of several years. READ MORE
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The Profound Effects of Exercise on the Brain: A Conversation With Dr.
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Dr. John Ratey's 2008 book, Spark, investigated the many important effects that exercise has on mental health. And, while physical fitness is essential to good health, moving in a variety of ways is even more important. In this interview, Ratey discusses the junction of physical and mental health, barefoot running, why schools need to implement PE as part of their educational curriculum, and the role of play in fitness. READ MORE
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