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By Pamela Hodges Kulinna posted 01-24-2017 10:34 Two common goals of all physical educators are to encourage students to be active for the nationally recommended 60 minutes a day and help them find a lifelong love for physical activity. A comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) is a recommended approach to getting us there. If we don’t train future physical educators to take the lead …
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Come to “SHAPE UP Nashville – A Day of Play” Saturday, March 24, Free Admission RESTON, VA, February 23, 2018 — Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 24, 10 am – 3 pm, when SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators and Shape Up US co-host “SHAPE UP Nashville – A Day of …
What Is Physical Literacy And Why Does It Matter? BY TED TEMERTZOGLOU, @LIFEISATHLETIC Physical literacy is no different than other aspects of literacy. Kids aren’t born physically literate—just like they aren’t born knowing how to read or count. As a parent myself, I know you’re likely familiar with the terms “literacy” and “numeracy”. School boards across Canada have prioritized literacy and …
Introduction to the School Health Index January 10, 2018 — 3-4 p.m. ET This presentation will introduce participants to the School Health Index (SHI), a self-assessment and planning tool for schools to improve health-related policies, practices and programs. Join this webinar : Understand how to complete the SHI; Identify updates to the 2017 SHI; Develop an action plan toward school improvement. …
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