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Physical education teachers who are looking for creative activities that engage students and that meet national and state standards for learning may find “Balls and Beats” to be a perfect solution. “Balls and Beats” covers all the basic needs for effective student learning in a fun and dynamic atmosphere. The content in this article from a recent issue of JOPERD can help physical educators provide quality movement and learning experiences. READ MORE
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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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This online course is a self-paced experience designed around eight case studies inspired by true events. Each case study addresses the effects of anti-Black institutional policies and legislation (e.g., slavery, Jim Crow) related to schooling that has undermined the liberation of Black youth. After completing the eight modules, an optional CEU credit may be purchased from Adams State University. LEARN MORE
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NDSU’s Master’s in Leadership in Physical Education and Sport is delivered 100% online asynchronously (global applicants welcome)! Degree completion requires 30 total credits (9 required and 21 elective) and is extremely affordable ($14,600; all tuition and fees included)! Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis and may start any semester!
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On February 13-14, 2024, health and physical educators will join SHAPE America on Capitol Hill for SPEAK Out! Day — a time to meet with congressional representatives in Washington, DC, and educate them about the importance of effective health and physical education. Registration for this event is open through January 16, and a limited number of travel grants are available. LEARN MORE
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Are you a physical educator or coach who has had success with a new teaching technique or strategy in the gymnasium or on the athletic field? We invite you to share your ideas in SHAPE America's peer-reviewed journal Strategies! Articles submitted and reviewed this fall will be published in early 2024. LEARN MORE
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Now’s the time to submit your proposal for SHAPE America’s “By You, For You” (BYFY) webinar series! As a webinar presenter, you can share your expertise with a national audience. If selected, your webinar will be featured in the SHAPE America Online Institute and will be promoted to a wide network of health and physical education professionals. Proposal deadline: December 4. LEARN MORE
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Health and physical educators across the country — including SHAPE America’s National and District Teachers of the Year — are sharing top-notch ideas, resources and more!
Check out the latest videos on our YouTube channel:
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How Franklin County Schools Are Teaching Students to Value a ‘Lifetime of Fitness’
Saint Albans Messenger
In schools across Franklin County, students aren’t just counting their push-ups and playing basketball — they’re hiking, lifting weights, practicing yoga and learning pickleball. “We really shifted our focus toward life-long activities,” said Shawn Lefebvre, BFA-St. Albans’ physical education team leader ... This spring, SHAPE America will release its revised standards for K-12 health and physical education. Ian Burfoot-Rochford, health and physical education content specialist at the Vermont Agency of Education, expects the state board to swap these new standards for the old. READ MORE
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What Is the Bike Bus Movement and Why Are Kids Loving It So Much?
Momentum Mag
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable transportation for children, the bike bus has emerged as a beacon of change, connecting communities and schools while promoting active and eco-friendly lifestyles. Originating in European cities like Barcelona, this trend has now become a global movement, reshaping the way kids commute to school … Inspired by the success of Barcelona’s bike bus model, Sam Balto, a physical education teacher in Portland, Oregon, initiated a similar project at Alameda Elementary. READ MORE
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Guiding Students to Manage Their Emotions
Edutopia
When students have outbursts or retreat inward, they may have issues with other students, something happening at home, or even an internal conflict they’re trying to process. Supporting students when they’re in crisis, or especially rebellious, is difficult. It requires patience and understanding. It’s not about the discipline that we impose, but rather the self-discipline we all — adults and students — model and learn how to harness from within. READ MORE
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