Be a Fountain…..In a world of gutters, be a geyser

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As a young man, an All-Pro football player was pulled aside by his college football coach and told the secret of life: Everybody you meet in this world is either a fountain or a drain. “I need fountains,” the coach growled. “You, you are draaaining me!” “You’re either a giver of the basic wellsprings of life or a thirsty taker,” wrote J.R. Moehringer …

Practicing Respect Helps Prevent Bullying

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Bullying can affect diverse students differently than other students. Based on growing research, we know that Black and Hispanic youth who are bullied are more likely to have their grades suffer compared to their white peers. This Black History Month and beyond, schools and communities can practice and encourage respect for diversity. Respecting diversity is key to building a safe, connected, and supportive environmentfor …

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

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Teaching commitment, teamwork, leadership, cooperation, strength, endurance and many other important qualities, girls and women who participate in sports will attest to the fact that it’s healthy and beneficial in a myriad of ways. National Girls and Women in Sports Day is here to raise awareness for and act as a reminder about the positive aspects of sports and the …

Western District Leadership Council Application

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The Western District Leadership Council voted to have an application process in place of an election to select our 2024-2025 WD Leadership Council. For reference, SHAPE America currently uses the application process for all of it’s committees. We ask that you please share this application with anyone that may be interested. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yAo_1B3c4DFaS7E1j8pLO54jVc_m_qwHyn4aMjitRXU/edit. Applicants must be current SHAPE America members and …

PHIT AMERICA is looking for more schools in your area to award our FREE programs.

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If you are interested in helping us and also receiving a choice of an equipment package when one or more of your referrals make a program application, please contact me or forward this email to schools in your area. Pam Chaplin PHIT AMERICA School Projects Manager [email protected] 877-744-8543 Ext. 208  Schedule a Call with Pam FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO YOUR …

How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

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Thank you to SHAPE America for publishing a great article on How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education Materials courtesy of SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, www.shapeamerica.org. All rights reserved. Used with permission: https://blog.shapeamerica.org/2022/02/how-to-celebrate-black-history-month-in-health-and-physical-education/ Each year in February, we celebrate Black History Month to recognize and pay …

2024 State Convention Keynote

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Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands, is proud to announce that Jen Heebink will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Arizona State Convention, November 6th and 7th. Jen Heebink is the 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2022 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, and 2020 MNSHAPE Adapted PE Teacher of …

Aren’t They Freezing? The REAL Reason Teenagers Won’t Wear Coats

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They’re Just Not Cold With every parent screaming “FINE… freeze then!” when their kid walks out the door totally underdressed, this might offer some peace of mind. It turns out there’s some truth to this! According to an article in the Washington Post, “The metabolic rates for kids up through their teens are higher than those of most adults, and so are their activity levels. …

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15th Annual School Healthcare Training Event Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The University of Arizona Pediatric Pulmonary Center is hosting the 15th Annual School Healthcare Training Event. Topics include Smoking Tobacco and Vaping, Weight Inclusiveness, Toxicology, Food Allergies, & Pediatric Mental Health Final Agenda to Be Released Soon! Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building …