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December 11, 2019
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Physical Activity for Children and Youth reported that only 24% of U.S. children and youth ages 6 to 17 meet the national recommendation of 60 minutes of daily physical activity, grading the nation at a D–.

 

This article from the November/December issue of the Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance (JOPERD) explains the health and academic benefits of classroom physical activity, describes strategies and resources to help schools integrate classroom physical activity throughout the school day, and highlights the possible role of physical educators in supporting the implementation of classroom physical activity strategies.

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Social & Emotional Learning Tools

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a crucial part of an educational environment where students feel safe and confident to explore, grow, and succeed. Discover our selection of tools, resources, and blog articles to support SEL in the physical education and health setting to help students thrive.

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Inspire the health and physical education teacher on your list with a SHAPE America membership! At just $79, a Basic membership provides year-round benefits, including a subscription to one or more award-winning journals, discounts to professional development events, and the ability to earn contact hours anytime, anywhere through the SHAPE America Online Institute. Remember — if someone on your list is already a SHAPE America member, you can easily add a year to their membership. Membership starts right away, and each new member will receive an acknowledgment of your generous gift. Complete our gift form to get started!

 

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Choose an accredited online M.A.Ed. in Physical Education Master Teacher. This program offers well-rounded expertise from faculty focused on enhancing your curriculum, professional connections that build your network, and advocacy opportunities that encourage active engagement of all students.

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School-based physical activity interventions before, during, and after school have been known to improve health among youth and adolescents. Although these multi-component physical activity interventions promote various ways for students to exercise, the rate at which these interventions determine behavioral change is unclear. When implementing a school-community physical activity intervention, it is important to take on a sociocultural approach because it takes into account school and community-level interactions.

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SHAPE America's Online Institute makes it easy for K-12 health and physical educators to earn professional development contact hours. Take advantage of self-paced, effective professional development, including , on your timetable.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIG) UPDATES


SHAPE America Special Interest Groups (SIG) and access to online communities — a benefit of membership — encourage the exchange of diverse opinions and reflection on a range of topics.

SHAPE America members stay connected throughout the year using , our online community.

 

Deborah Shapiro, one of the Chairs of the Adapted Physical Education (APE) SIG would like to hear from you on topics of interest and possible speakers for the first Distinguished lecture.

 

SHAPE America

Registration is open for SHAPE America's National Convention & Expo, April 21-25 in Salt Lake City. Come to share ideas, get inspired and learn from industry experts. If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time! When you book your room through SHAPE America’s official hotel block, you’ll be eligible to win a free room night!

 

 

 

 

Science Daily

There have been many headlines in recent years about the potentially negative impacts contact sports can have on athletes' brains. But a new Northwestern University study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across a variety of sports — including football, soccer and hockey — have healthier brains than non-athletes.

 

HuffPost

Most people have pulled an all-nighter at least once in their lives, whether it was to meet a school or work deadline or to keep the party going until the morning. The experience of going at least 24 hours without sleep, otherwise known as total sleep deprivation, obviously does not make you feel good the next day. The physical and mental repercussions are notable.

 

Forbes

How would you dance the ocean tides? That’s a question that several ten-year-old pupils at Portuguese schools have had to think about, as they took part in a pilot project that uses dance in geology education.

 

Physical Best

 

 

Missourian

Workout mats carpet the floor, diagrams of exercises cover the walls and sweaty bodies move in unison as a coach pushes members of the group to “show their best.” No, this is not your trendy local yoga class. It is Midway Heights Elementary School.

 

Texas Public Radio

More than 18% of Texas children ages 10-17 are obese. Meanwhile, one in four youth in the state experience hunger. Either way, kids who don't get sufficient or nutritious meals start life at a serious disadvantage.

 

U.S. News and World Report

High school athletes who suffer repeated concussions may be at heightened risk for suicide, Texas researchers report. Data on more than 13,000 high school students revealed that those who had had a concussion in the past year (15%) were more likely to have feelings of depression, suicidal thoughts, and to have planned or attempted suicide.

 

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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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