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This article from the September issue of JOPERD aims to provide insight into the daily experiences and struggles of APE teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six adapted physical educators from across the nation contributed to the article, sharing their perspectives and teaching experiences, including strategies they used during the pandemic. READ MORE
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Winning teams have it, losing teams want it, and every coach wants to create it at the start of a new season. Culture can influence and determine the success or failures of any athletic program, especially if it is ignored. This article from the September/October issue of Strategies looks at some of the ways coaches can improve their team’s culture. READ MORE
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In this paper, the authors confront the many issues that the field of physical education is battling, such as large class sizes, multiple students with individualized education plans within the same class, lack of appropriate classroom (gym) space, little to no equipment, and limited technology resources. READ MORE
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SHAPE America is a member-driven organization, guided by volunteers who share their time and talent — and the more you get involved, the greater the reward. We are committed to fostering greater equity, diversity, and inclusion within our volunteer leadership and would love for you to join us this year! Most volunteer opportunities have an application deadline of October 15, so take action today! LEARN MORE
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Health and physical educators across the country are sharing top-notch ideas, resources and more! |
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Check out the latest content on our SHAPE America YouTube Channel:
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TOY Talk Tuesday (S2, Episode 2): Katie Calandra Kritek, SHAPE America’s 2021 National Dance Education Teacher of the Year, shares effective ways to incorporate dance improvisation into your health and physical education classes.
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Unplugged With Stephanie Morris (S3, Episode 3): Stephanie is joined by members of SHAPE America’s Emerging Leaders Innovation Team (ELIT), a group which provides emerging leaders an opportunity to contribute to the health and physical education community in a variety of meaningful ways.
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Nominate a Peer for a SHAPE America Award
The SHAPE America Awards Program honors distinctive contributions to the profession. You can even nominate yourself! All nominations are due by October 15. LEARN MORE
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Metzler Distinguished Lecture to Feature Executive Director of Aspen Institute’s Project Play
Georgia State University
Tom Farrey, executive director of the Aspen Institute's Project Play, will be the featured speaker for the 3rd Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture, scheduled for October 15 at 11 a.m. ET. Farrey will give a presentation entitled, "How to Put the Youth Back in Youth Sports." The lecture will be held in a virtual format and registration is required. REGISTER NOW
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Keep Your Kids Safe From COVID While Playing Sports
Medical Xpress
COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports. The National Athletic Trainers' Association has some timely tips. Remember that kids have who been less active during the pandemic are at risk for injury. Plus, any child or teen who has recently had COVID-19 should have a heart evaluation before returning to physical activity. READ MORE
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Convincing Kids to Leave Screens Behind to Exercise Is Hard, but Also Doable
KSL.com
During the pandemic, children are getting as little as two hours of exercise per week, according to a study published in the journal Obesity. It's important for parents to teach children the benefits of exercise from an early age, said Dr. Nick Edwards, sports medicine pediatrician and associate professor at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. "It is never too early to teach the concept that we need to regularly move our bodies to stay healthy," he said. READ MORE
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Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Making Impact at Area Schools
The Dispatch
Social and emotional learning is more than a program: It’s a mindset, an atmosphere and how the people in the school take care of each other. “It’s every school, every classroom, every day,” Columbus Municipal School District Behavior Specialist Christina Shumpert-Chapman said. “The goal is to help students try to understand and empathize with what other people are going through.” READ MORE
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Child Obesity Jumped During COVID-19 Pandemic
Education Dive
Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the pandemic's impact on child obesity rates. The CDC report cites school closures, disrupted routines, increased stress, and less opportunity for physical activity and proper nutrition as contributing factors. "Some teachers especially struggle getting student engagement in our normal physical education class," Brett Fuller, curriculum specialist for health and physical education at Milwaukee Public Schools and president of the Society of Health and Physical Educators, told K-12 Dive earlier this year. READ MORE
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