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As the revision process for the National Physical Education Standards nears completion, don’t miss your chance to share feedback on the newest content — Draft Indicators and Sample Progressions — during this third and final round of Public Review and Comment. Members of the HPE community are encouraged to review the draft document, then complete the survey no later than August 31. LEARN MORE
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Take your first step to becoming a registered dietitian by earning your bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition, or advance your skill set with a master’s in Human Nutrition. UA Online offers 100% online coursework and affordable tuition with in-state tuition rates for all and no hidden fees. Get started today!
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On September 28 from 4-5 p.m. ET, SHAPE America program reviewers and auditors will facilitate a webinar for program coordinators who are responsible for preparing SPA program reports. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get clarity on how to write program reports, as well as what types of evidence are needed to submit with reports. This webinar will be for both HETE and PETE program coordinators. REGISTER NOW
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Check out the latest health. moves. minds.® calendars for activities your students can do throughout the month. These new calendars include popular activities like Dance it Out, Creative Clouds, Dynamic Warm-Up, and much more. Available for both elementary and secondary grade levels (in English and Spanish), these calendars are great to share with students and families! VIEW NOW
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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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Join us on August 31 from 5-6 p.m. ET to engage with SHAPE America leaders, ask questions about how to get more involved in the organization, and connect with other members who share your enthusiasm and dedication to the profession. Learn more about volunteer leadership opportunities on the SHAPE America Board of Directors, program councils, and committees. LEARN MORE
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Health and physical educators across the country are sharing ideas, resources and more!
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Fundamental Movement Skills K-2: An Educator's Guide to Enhancing Locomotor, Non-Locomotor, and Balance using an Educational Gymnastics approach aligns with SHAPE America’s National Standards for K-12 Physical Education and includes cross-curricular links to the Common Core. Enhance physical development, coordination, and body awareness for young learners with this comprehensive resource.
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How PE Boosts Student Mental Health
NEA Today
Through exercise and building skills to build confidence, physical education promotes student well-being in a variety of ways. “A successful PE program can literally change the way a school functions as a whole,” says Erika Mundt, a PE teacher at Iowa West City High School in Iowa. “PE involves cooperative learning, acceptance of yourself and others, learning to try new things no matter how good you are, communication, and problem solving.” READ MORE
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Our Better Nature: Why Kids Need to Spend Time Outside
Saturday Evening Post
The 2022 U.S. Report Card of Physical Activity in U.S. Children and Youth gave kids a D-minus in physical activity, and a Columbia University study found only 8.8 percent of U.S. children meet federal guidelines for physical activity, screen time, and sleep combined. A powerful tool that can address all these problems at once is available now, and it’s free, effective, and compatible with other treatments: Kids get a significant mental, physical, and cognitive boost when immersed in real-world elements, including birds, trees, animals, rocks, water, and sky. READ MORE
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These 2 Activities Can Help You Raise Smarter Kids, Says Brain Study
CNBC
Parents who want to raise smarter kids should sign them up for organized sports, put down the video games and pick up a book, a new study suggests. One particular part of the study’s findings stands out: the suggestion that structured physical activity, like organized sports, can improve kids’ cognitive skills. The finding builds on past research, which showed a clear link between increased physical activity and improved brain function, including memory and learning ability. READ MORE
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Highlighter Vape Pens Add New Layer of Haze to School Prevention Efforts
K-12 Dive
School safety experts are warning students, families and educators against vape pens disguised as everyday school supplies after a device disguised as a highlighter went viral on social media. “It seems that the concealability and accessibility are attracting teens to vaping,” said David Vincent, chief of police for Florida’s Citrus County School Board. “We have seen a dramatic shift from traditional substance use like cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and leaf marijuana to now everything being related to vape pens.” READ MORE
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