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Classroom physical activity breaks (CAB) are beneficial for increasing children’s physical activity (PA) levels as well as the amount of time spent being on-task within the classroom. This study from the June issue of Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES) examined the effect of CAB at different times within the school day on on-task behavior and PA levels for students in grades 1-3. READ MORE
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Registration is still open for SHAPE America’s 2023 Back to School Summit, a free event to be held on Wednesday, July 26 from 5-8:30 p.m. ET. Health and physical educators will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and real-world classroom scenarios, learn from HPE leaders, and gain new strategies to use in the coming year. The event includes presentations and discussion on how to create equitable learning spaces where ALL students can reach their full potential. View the event schedule, then register to secure your spot! VIEW NOW
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Through online education, access to learning opportunities in health sciences is growing; however, online education can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection from the educational community. This study from the July/August issue of the American Journal of Health Education (AJHE) evaluated the online learning community at Morehouse School of Medicine, which was established through the core foundation of the five Cs (communication, commitment, collaboration, content, and connection) to create community support for underrepresented populations. READ MORE
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Join your peers on August 7 and August 14 for a two-part, workshop-style webinar series that combines instructional and collaborative components. Participants will gain strategies for integrating SEL competencies into their physical education programs, alongside physical activity and skill-development goals. Paul Wright and Kevin Richards, co-authors of the text Teaching Social and Emotional Learning in Physical Education, will be the instructors. Registration closes July 31. LEARN MORE
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Health and physical educators across the country are sharing ideas, resources and more!
Just added to the SHAPE America
YouTube channel ... video tutorials to help you prepare your #SHAPECleveland proposal submission:
The Unstoppable Dr. Jo: Title IX Advocate and Pioneer
This documentary from Nebraska Public Media Foundation is a portrait of Title IX advocate JoAnne Owens-Nauslar, Ed.D. — athlete, teacher, coach, fitness expert, and SHAPE America member — who shares her perspective of competing on and off the field before, during, and in the 50 years since Title IX became law. VIEW VIDEO
Physical Motivator: Kris Fritz
For more than a half century, Kris Fritz has motivated students in fun and effective ways to stay fit and healthy. And she’s done much for the profession by mentoring and inspiring teachers and others who lead efforts to educate and advocate about the benefits of an active lifestyle. READ MORE
I Am Enough
In this guest column from the spring issue of Momentum magazine, health and physical educator Rachel Lindman reflects on the impact of using social media in her professional life and why she’s stopped trying to “keep up with the Joneses.” READ NOW
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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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Program Innovation: A Student-Directed Safe Space for Athletes
Inside Higher Ed
As higher education practitioners grapple with the student mental health crisis on their campuses, programs for student athletes have grown with hopes of normalizing conversations around mental well-being among teams. This spring, Widener University opened a room dedicated to relaxation and recharging in its athletics facility, establishing a place for student athletes to discuss and maintain mental health and wellness. READ MORE
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Amplifying Support for Physical Activity: The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
In September 2022, the White House released the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Of the five pillars of the strategy, four are focused on improving food access and nutrition, while one pillar is devoted to “supporting physical activity for all.” The inclusion of support for promoting physical activity in the National Strategy is a timely and welcome addition, and highlights the strong interaction between dietary behavior, physical activity, and health. READ MORE
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Bidirectional Relationship Found Between Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents
PsyPost
A new study published in Applied Psychological Health sought to investigate the reciprocal interplay between physical activity and health-related quality of life in children and adolescents. The research revealed that the more active the children were, the more likely they were to engage in physical activity, and the more physically active participants were, the more likely they were to have higher health-related quality of life. READ MORE
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4 Ways to Build Relationships With Students Whose Backgrounds Differ From Yours
Edutopia
When I first started teaching, I found myself in a lively middle school classroom unsure of how to connect with my students. Meaningful relationships with my students blossomed when I began to understand their perspectives and empathize with their lives outside of the classroom. Some simple acts allowed me to establish a nurturing classroom environment that created a community of mutual respect and care. READ MORE
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