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Each year, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES) publishes the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo Research Program as a supplemental issue. It features the entire research program from the national convention, including all peer-reviewed symposia and peer-reviewed abstracts. The 2023 issue is available now. READ NOW
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The All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride Program is a fleet of 24 bikes, pedal conversion kits, helmets, one teacher instruction bike, and certified curriculum teacher training, which is everything needed to teach kids how to progress from balance to riding a bike in 8 lessons!
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SHAPE America members Lisa Paulson and Keri Schoeff write, “When you lead the charge in advocating for health and physical education, you have an opportunity to not only educate your school and community, but also engage with fellow advocates and supporters of HPE. So, whether you are a seasoned advocate or new to the scene, here are some tips to help you advocate for HPE at the local, state and national level.” READ MORE
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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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Help us create revised National Health Education Standards (NHES) that meet the needs of every student by providing your feedback during this first round of Public Review and Comment (open through May 2). Now is the time to submit your comments on the proposed Draft Standard statements, Rationale, and Performance Indicators, which were developed by the National Health Education Standards Task Force. Learn more about the revision process at the NHES Virtual Town Hall, to be held at 2 p.m. ET on April 17. LEARN MORE
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SHAPE America member Heather Burd writes, “As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning.” READ MORE
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Health and physical educators across the country are sharing ideas, resources and more!
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The following interview was done by Emily Jones of SHAPE America’s Recruitment and Retention Task Force as part of For the Love of HPE Week:
Sponsored Blog Post: You Can Empower Youth to Make Informed Choices About Drugs and Health
Every single day, youth — like all people — make choices that affect their health, including the use of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. It is critical to support youth in making informed, health-promoting choices. Educators play a critical role in helping youth develop the fundamental health literacy skills that will support their health and well-being throughout their lives. READ MORE
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Focusing on the unique nature of qualitative methods within kinesiology settings, Qualitative Research and Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy guides graduate students and early career researchers through designing, conducting, and reporting of qualitative research studies with specific references to the challenges and possibilities of the field.
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Using Explicit Instruction to Foster SEL
Edutopia
I’ve worked as a teacher in three different schools across two states since the Covid-19 pandemic started. From what I’ve seen, social and emotional learning (SEL) should be highlighted as one of several key areas of emphasis in the coming years. Some of the biggest hurdles that students face nowadays are SEL-related, from behavioral challenges to anxiety and depression, and beyond. Many students struggle to master crucial skills like resiliency and problem-solving. READ MORE
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Vermont Students Are Learning About Tennis — and Life — Through Kids on the Ball
Seven Days Vermont
Approaching the entrance to the gym at Thomas Fleming School in Essex Junction, you could hear that class was in session.
Sneakers pounded the wood floor, balls bounced, kids whooped.
Inside, a group of 18 fourth graders were playing a game called "Top Dog." Four portable tennis nets bisected the gym, creating four miniature courts, each with an adult instructor and a single student — the Top Dog — on one side and a line of young hopefuls on the other. Everyone clutched a tennis racket. READ MORE
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‘If You Teach a Man to Fish’: St. Charles Uses Grant Funding to Take Students Ice Fishing
Post Bulletin
It’s hard to believe a Midwest staple like ice fishing hasn’t been embedded in Minnesota’s education system for eons already, but St. Charles Elementary School has started reversing that ghastly oversight. With the help of a $5,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the school started easing students into the fishing scene. “It's more about adding lifelong activities for kids,” said PE teacher Scott Kobs. READ MORE
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Project Opportunity for Local Education Agencies: Comprehensive Health Educator Core Knowledge and Skills Professional Development Study
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking to identify local education agencies (LEAs) for their Comprehensive Health Educator Core Knowledge and Skills (C.H.E.C.K.S) professional development study in order to develop and test a teacher professional development package designed for secondary health educators (grades 6-12). C.H.E.C.K.S identifies essential knowledge and skills for delivering health education and uses a blended-learning, skill-based model to help teachers build their competencies in effective instruction. Interested LEAs can learn more by emailing checkspd@emailicf.com.
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