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As part of the ongoing standards revision process, SHAPE America’s National Health Education Standards Task Force has reviewed research, best practices, and feedback from the school-based health education community. Now is the time to share your feedback during this second and final round of Public Review and Comment. Submit your comments on the proposed Draft Standards, Rationale, and Performance Indicators before September 30. LEARN MORE
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By 2024, all new registered dietitians will need a master’s degree in nutrition. Earn a premier bachelor’s or master’s degree 100% online from UA Online. Our programs are affordable, with no out-of-state tuition rates or hidden fees. Students benefit from student success coaching and 24/7 technical support. 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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This could be your year to serve on a SHAPE America program council, task force, or publication review committee … win a national award … or get elected to the SHAPE America Board of Directors! Learn more and take action before October 15:
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Introduce kindergarteners to active fun with the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Kindergarten PE Program! Fostering essential skills, confidence, and coordination for a healthy, active future. Embark on a joyful, pedal-powered journey of growth within and beyond the classroom.
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In the fall issue of Research in Motion, the SHAPE America Research Council shines a spotlight on Risto Marttinen, Ed.D., associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. His discipline includes implementing educational after-school physical education programs in elementary and middle schools in underserved communities. VIEW PROFILE
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Health and physical educators across the country are sharing ideas, resources and more!
Ring of Fire Activity
Check out this activity from Drew Burris, captured at #SHAPESeattle. It is a great warm-up or bonus activity to incorporate into your class.
Undergraduate Student Leadership Network Returns for the Fall Semester
SHAPE America’s Undergraduate Student Leadership Network hosts monthly programming for PETE/HETE students, providing an opportunity to engage with peers across the United States.
This fall, sessions will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 8-9:30 p.m. ET (September 21, October 19, and November 16). It’s free to attend, and you don’t need to be a SHAPE America member to participate! If you are a PETE/HETE faculty member, please pass this along to your students.
REGISTER NOW
Seeking New Western District Director
Calling all leaders! The District Director position is a *volunteer* leadership position (without compensation), but in the past, Western District’s budget has provided partial funding to attend the National Convention, and the Western District Director also receives complimentary registration each year for the convention.
Learn more and apply by October 6.
Prepare for Battle at the Plate: How the Marine Corps Builds Great Leaders [Promoted Content]
“Prepare for battle at the plate, be mentally and physically sound to succeed.” Even without a history of military service, my father loved to incorporate military doctrine into my athletic training.
“The only easy day was yesterday,” he would tell me during softball practices.
These phrases, alongside plenty of other military jargon, were ones I heard frequently as he molded me into a sound softball athlete.
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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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Sports and Play Are Even More Essential for Mental Health After the Pandemic
EdSource
Millions of young people across the nation have returned to school, yet students are still struggling to navigate the return to normal. Research shows us that educators and policymakers can bring back joy in schools by prioritizing sport and play to build a supportive learning environment. One where we all win. The role of sports and play extends far beyond physical fitness. READ MORE
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Schoolchildren Delight in Riding the Eco-Friendly ‘Bike Bus’ to School
Green Matters
When kids ride the bike bus to school, they get physical activity, socialization, and also help the environment. One Portland man leads over 150 kids on a weekly bike bus. Every Wednesday during the school year, Portland physical education teacher Sam Balto leads over 100 kids to ride a “bike bus” to school. READ MORE
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6 Ways to Promote Emotional Well-Being in Tweens
Edutopia
In recent years, researchers have documented an increase in children’s mental health problems, and middle school students may be particularly vulnerable. Tweens must negotiate a more complex social and academic system, without the benefit of life experience, while in the throes of puberty, and as their brains continue to develop. Unsurprisingly, that can produce significant emotional discomfort. READ MORE
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Two Women Create Buzz for After-School Opportunities
Chestnut Hill Local
Liz Harris and Amy Carolla could’ve written a check. But that seemed “a bit passive,” Harris said. After all, in the poorest big city in the United States, physical fitness and eating nutritious food seemed like a luxury for many in Philadelphia’s most struggling neighborhoods. “Learning skills like meditation and getting kids outside was happening in private and suburban schools, but not in places like North Philadelphia where they needed it the most,” said Harris. READ MORE
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