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If you’re looking for webinars, instructional tools, and other resources to help you in the new academic year, check out our COVID-19 Resource Library. You can now use search categories and filters to quickly find what you’re looking for, whether you’re teaching in person or through distance learning. Best of all these resources are free for the health & physical education community! VIEW RESOURCES
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The M.A.Ed. in Physical Education Master Teacher is an online graduate program designed to help K-12 physical education teachers enhance their instructional effectiveness. Students can choose from emphases in pedagogy or special populations to help enhance their physical fitness classroom.
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Integrating whole-school programs can be a daunting task, however, in this article from the September issue of JOPERD, the authors share tips from physical activity leaders at three schools who found that combining resources is a way to manage this task. This article briefly describes the CSPAP model and Healthy Schools Program and presents suggestions for the successful integration of school-wide physical activity. READ MORE
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SHAPE America is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the field of health and physical education, and we invite new and diverse voices to join us in these efforts as members of the SHAPE America national governing board! The Nominations Committee seeks candidates for a 2021 SHAPE America president-elect and three new at-large members for the Board of Directors. Learn about Board nominations here. We are also seeking nominations for SHAPE America awards. Nominations are due on or before October 15.
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In youth, cross-sectional studies reported age differences in balance performance that were in favor of adolescents. Thus, trainability of balance performance might be different in children compared to adolescents. The purpose of this study from the September issue of Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES) was therefore to compare the effects of balance training on balance performance between children and adolescents. READ 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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Here are two new By You, For You webinars, both available on demand:
These webinars are free for members; non-members pay just $19.96 each. Watch on your own schedule and earn professional development contact hours (SACH)!
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How New Learning Models Can Help Us Have Healthy, Active Students
Media Planet
The COVID-19 crisis has affected young people of all ages, with many experiencing a level of trauma that can’t be ignored. As we enter a new school year, it’s vital that we consider students’ physical, mental, and social-emotional health above all else. Amid these changes and challenges, health and physical education teachers will be more important than ever. READ MORE
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Re-Energizing Remotely – Make Recess a Family Activity While Learning and Working at Home
The Spokesman-Review
Recess is an important part of the day for students even when school is happening remotely. And, being active is important for adults, too. So, while so many people are learning and working from home, add family recess to the schedule. “It’s just a great way to bring the family together,” said Dr. Cicely White, chief of pediatrics for Kaiser Permanente in Spokane. READ MORE
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Enrolling in Health Education Courses May Help Change Students' Beliefs About Stress
Science Daily
College students are under a lot of stress, even more so lately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on certain personality types, especially neurotic personalities, college health courses could help students develop a more positive stress mindset, according to research from faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York. READ MORE
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Two New Reports Available on Youth Sports
PCSFN Science Board
The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board recently released its PCSFN Science Board Report on Youth Sports, which provides a deeper scientific understanding of why youth sports matter, as well as Benefits of Youth Sports. The Science Board is chaired by SHAPE America member Brad Cardinal and also includes SHAPE America members Erin Centeio, Karin Allor Pfeiffer, Alan Smith, and John Spengler. VIEW REPORTS
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PE Adapts for Social Distancing and Virtual Learning
Education Dive
In an attempt to keep students physically active during the pandemic, schools are replacing traditional physical education contact exercises with programming that emphasizes individual skill and strength progress rather than team achievements. State guidance and national association recommendations say the modifications are necessary to fit with social distancing practices or for virtual learning formats, even as physical exercise for students is as important or even more so during the pandemic. READ MORE
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