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Worldwide, adolescents do not engage in sufficient physical activity (PA). Adolescents report many barriers to PA such as a lack of time, no facilities, and a lack of motivation. This study explored how three theories were combined to motivate adolescents to engage in PA during physical education and during their leisure time. READ MORE
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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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The second round of Public Review and Comment for the National Physical Education Standards revision is open through April 3. Help us create new National PE Standards that meet the needs of every student by providing your feedback! Now is the time to submit your comments on the proposed Student Attributes and Draft Standards, which were developed by the National Physical Education Standards Task Force. LEARN 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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Convention volunteers play a vital role in the success of the national convention each year. In exchange for serving six hours, volunteers receive $150 off Professional registration or $120 off Student registration, as well as a volunteer T-shirt, voucher to use on merchandise at the SHAPE America Resource Center, and access to an exclusive VIP reception. Volunteers select the tasks and timeslots that work best for them (on a first-come, first-served basis). Learn more and apply today.
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You and your students can participate in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW)! The annual health observance inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.
NDAFW brings together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communities and nationwide.
Get started today by checking out NIDA’s standards-mapped, skills-based lessons and activities to support planning an event to empower the teens and young adults in your community to make informed decisions about drugs and alcohol.
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Health and physical educators across the country are sharing ideas, resources and more!
Check out the latest videos on our
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TOY Talk Tuesday S3, Episode 12: Tips for Building a Culturally Inclusive Classroom
Paulo Ribeiro, SHAPE America’s 2022 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, provides tips and strategies on how to build a more culturally inclusive PE classroom.
This video talks about the importance of teaching empathy and promoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all students.
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EDI Podcast, Series 2, Episode 2: Bringing a Culturally Relevant Perspective to Physical Education
In this episode, podcast hosts Sue Scheppele and John Strong chat with Kyle Bragg, the 2021 SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, about culturally relevant pedagogy, how to cultivate relationships, creating lesson plans, and more.
New SHAPE America Podcast Episode: Emily Jones & Ben Schwamberger
Podcast host Sean Nevills is joined by guests from SHAPE America’s Recruitment and Retention Task Force to discuss For the Love of Health and Physical Education (HPE) Week (February 27-March 3, 2023). Follow #CareerWhy on social media for more!
Sponsored Blog Post: Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping
As a coach or a teacher, you’re in an excellent position to help young athletes understand the risks of vaping. Your skills and experiences preparing for class or getting teens ready for game day can extend to coaching youth away from nicotine addiction. 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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The Story Behind the Rapid Rise in Sports for Youth With Disabilities
Youth Today
This January marks a decade since the release of a U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights’ “Dear Colleague” letter, a document that addressed formal guidelines for athletic opportunities for students with disabilities. In October, the National Federation of State High School Associations released its first high school sports participation survey since 2018-19; the findings displayed the rapid recent growth of programs that were made possible in part due to that 2013 letter. READ MORE
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Kinesiology Expert Makes Inclusion Part of the Game
CSUF News
John Gleaves. professor of kinesiology and co-director of Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Sociocultural Sport and Olympic Research, loved playing sports growing up. But when he thinks back to his time in physical education classes, he doesn’t recall the baggy shorts, dull T-shirts or playful competition. He remembers the gender binaries that found their way into every game. READ MORE
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New Title IX Resources Released to Support Equal Opportunity in Athletic Programs
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has released three new resources to support equal opportunity in athletic programs consistent with Title IX: Supporting Equal Opportunity in School Athletic Programs (A Resource for Students and Families); Title IX and Athletic Opportunities in K-12 Schools (A Resource for Students, Parents, Coaches, Athletic Directors, and School Communities); and Title IX and Athletic Opportunities in Colleges and Universities (A Resource for Students, Coaches, Athletic Directors, and School Communities). LEARN MORE
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Reducing Social Media Use Significantly Improves Body Image in Teens, Young Adults
Healthline
A new study found that distressed youth who reduced their social media use by 50% for just a few weeks saw significant improvements in their attitude about their body image. The research, published in Psychology of Popular Media, involved 220 undergraduate students between the ages of 17 and 25. READ MORE
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