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February 19, 2025

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This article from the January/February issue of Strategies introduces readers to a novel curriculum for teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a way that has been modified to provide a safer version for school-based settings. The article presents the basic positions, techniques, mindfulness practices, and related games appropriate for students. It also includes a sample unit plan and several lesson plan outlines to help instructors get started.

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On Monday, March 31 from 1-4 p.m., GENYOUth will sponsor a free NFL FLAG-In-School training (which includes a free NFL FLAG-In-School kit, valued at $410). Interested #SHAPEBaltimore attendees must sign up for the event by March 21 through the convention registration process.

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CHARGE syndrome is a multifaceted genetic condition that is diagnosed based on the presence of features such as hearing loss and vision loss. It is important to determine the range of fundamental motor skill abilities of children with CHARGE syndrome to better inform physical educators, adapted physical educators, and health professionals to implement effective strategies in developing motor skills for this population.

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JOPERD and Strategies are seeking candidates to serve on their editorial boards. Candidates must be a SHAPE America member, have prior experience as a reviewer and/or writer for the journal, and not be currently serving on the editorial board of another publication or on a SHAPE America committee during the three-year term. Apply by February 24.

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National Health Education Standards, Third Edition, empowers preK-12 health educators to develop high-quality health education programs that improve outcomes for students, providing them with skills for lifelong health and well-being. Created by SHAPE America, this text unveils the revised standards and performance indicators, offers guidelines for implementation and assessment, and advances the idea that health education means equity, access and inclusion for all.

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The Essentials of Teaching Health Education has become the benchmark instructional textbook on developing successful health education programs. Now in a third edition that incorporates the new SHAPE America National Health Education Standards and performance indicators, it sets the foundation for employing a skills-based approach that will teach students to become health literate, develop self-efficacy, and lead health-promoting lifestyles.

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National Physical Education Standards, Fourth Edition, is the go-to book for all physical education teachers, providing the framework for creating curricula, designing lesson plans, and developing assessments. Created by SHAPE America, this text unveils the revised standards and new grade-span learning indicators, offers practical guidelines for implementation, and advances the idea that physical education means equity, access and inclusion for all.

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Are youth sports too stressful to be fun anymore? That’s the question that led Luka Doncic, one of the N.B.A.’s brightest stars, to start a foundation dedicated to helping young players embrace “mess and joy.” And that’s the question we posed to students in our writing prompts this week.

 

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During my eight-year teaching career in Colorado, I’ve heard many schools and districts claim they want to “develop the whole child.” For example, the Colorado Department of Education supports statewide infrastructure and systems to promote a whole-child approach called Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child. Furthermore, Denver Public Schools’ Ends Policy requires all students to demonstrate a well-rounded educational experience.

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