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Escape rooms are an increasingly popular activity that requires participants to discover clues, solve codes, and persevere through challenges. For health education, teachers can utilize this modality to teach new content, review content, or practice skills-based learning. This article from the September issue of JOPERD aligns escape rooms with educational theory, discusses the construction process, and offers an overview of the benefits and limitations. READ MORE
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Buy Rollerblade skates, gear & helmets at a discounted price and do in-line skating units anytime during the year in the School in School program. Lesson plans, instructional video & maintenance tips included. Optional in-service and storage solutions available. In over 2,000 schools nationwide!
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The Nominations Committee is currently seeking candidates for president-elect as well as three new at-large members for the 2023 SHAPE America Board of Directors. Nominations are now due on or before November 1, which is also the deadline for SHAPE America awards. All SHAPE America members may submit nominees for any award offered. You can even nominate yourself! Learn more about the nominations process for the SHAPE America Board and Awards.
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Get a jump start on assessing your equipment back-to-school needs with this free equipment inventory checklist developed by Dr. Robert Pangrazi, author of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary Students. Simply download as a printable PDF or digital interactive Google Sheet and make it your own!
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Convention volunteers receive $150 off Professional registration or $120 off Student registration, as well as a volunteer T-shirt, $10 merchandise voucher to use at the SHAPE America Resource Center, and access to an exclusive VIP reception. As a volunteer, you select the tasks and timeslots that work best for you. (Priority will be given to college/university students, teachers at Title I schools, and first-time attendees.) Fill out the interest form today! LEARN MORE
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SHAPE America’s “By You, For You” (BYFY) webinar series gives health and physical educators the opportunity to present to a national audience without having to physically travel to a conference location. Topics should relate to health and physical education, dance, recreation, or other relevant disciplines, with strategies and resources that participants can implement following the webinar. Proposal deadline: November 19. LEARN MORE
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Health and physical educators across the country are sharing ideas, resources and more!
Check out the latest video on our
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#SHAPEPhysEd Twitter Chat: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in PE
If you missed this #SHAPEPhysEd chat, check out the archived transcript for lots of great information! VIEW NOW
Sponsored Blog Post: New FDA Resource Helps Teachers Educate Students About the Dangers of Vaping
As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. One important concern is the threat that vaping nicotine poses to middle and high school students. Vaping can put students at risk for nicotine addiction, harm developing brains, and influence their performance at school. READ MORE
Building Connection to Drive Learning
In this Reflection column from the fall issue of Momentum magazine, health educator Maria Schneider reflects on the importance of helping students develop their emotional intelligence so they can treat each other with respect and kindness. READ MORE
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SHAPE America’s latest text ties self-advocacy into social and emotional learning and provides ideas, strategies and activities to help infuse self-advocacy throughout health and PE curricula. It includes real-world scenarios, self-advocacy lessons, and more. If you want to help your students develop the skills they need to advocate for themselves, this book is for you.
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State of Play: Girls’ Athletics Rising — With or Without Trans Kids on the Team
The 74
An analysis by The 74 has found no basis for claims that allowing trans students to compete would drive large numbers of athletes away from girls’ high school and college sports. In reality, the opposite is true: In the decade since collegiate sports officials created a set of rules on participation by trans athletes, the number of female students playing sports has skyrocketed in many places. READ MORE
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Skateboarding in PE Classes Teaches Colorado Kids More Than Just Tricks and Flips
CPR News
Eight-year-old Wesley Brenner had never skateboarded. But he went to physical education class one day and there was the opportunity. He was confused at first. How to turn and shimmy on a board as it's moving. “Then it just clicked,” said the third grader. The confidence he has gained has made him want to be better at riding his bike. When kids become more adept at sports, their self-esteem rises. That’s exactly the kind of experience his PE teacher Jason Goldsberry wants his students to have. READ MORE
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‘Enough Is Enough,’ Says Athletic Leader of Bad Behavior at Games
K-12 Dive
Unruly behavior at high school sports events is leading some schools to set stricter rules for fans attending games. It’s also caused the National Federation of State High School Associations to launch a Bench Bad Behavior campaign to bring awareness that harassment and dangerous behavior is leading to a shortage of game officials and the canceling of games. READ MORE
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Elementary School PE Teacher Wants to Teach Students How to Ride Bikes
KOIN News
An elementary school teacher in Cornelius, OR, is on a mission to teach students how to ride bicycles in his physical education class. Echo Shaw Elementary School PE teacher Antonio Marquez says he’s a huge fan of biking. He’d love to share his passion with his students, but knows it isn’t always possible for kids to learn how to ride at home due to their circumstances or financial situation. READ MORE
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